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Masculine Stationery Folio From "Greetings from DIY" episode DGFD-103

Project by Tricia Morris.

Be savvy, economical, and your man's hero by giving him this handsome stationery folio handmade to hold four ready-to-mail greeting cards and envelopes. Simply measure, cut, and score according to a simple pattern, and then add a touch of your creative personality!

Materials:

Freedom 12" x 12" blue print sheet
two Freedom 8-1/2" x 11" brown print sheets
Freedom 8-1/2" x 11" red print sheet
Freedom alphabet stickers and tags
four 5-3/4" x 4-1/2" envelopes
Freedom stamps
ruler
scissors
bone folder
1/8" hole punch
eyelet setter
silver eyelets
large paper fastener
elastic cord

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	PDF PDF Folio Pattern
	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

1. Measure, cut, and score a 12" x 12" piece of paper according to the diagram in the PDF Pattern file at the right.

2. Add 3-5/8" x 6" and 4-3/4" x 3-1/2" red squares to inside of left panel and bottom panel (figure A). This will add an accent color and help to stabilize the folio.

3. Punch holes and set two small tags with eyelets into the left flap (figures B and C).

4. Punch hole into center of right panel and add brad.

Note: Do not fasten the brad tightly to the paper. Leave room for the elastic cord underneath it.

5. Thread two ends of elastic through eyelets and knot at back side of front fold (see again figure C). This will wrap around folio and loop over the brad to close.

6. Create a set of four 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" greeting cards using two 8-1/2" x 11" sheets cut in half and folded. You can also embellish purchased note cards.

7. Decorate cards with coordinating stamps, tags, and red and blue paper scraps left over from cutting the folio (figure D).

8. Create a 3/4-inch band from card stock to hold cards and envelopes together (figure E). Attach ends to each other on the back with adhesive.

Tips:

Vary the size of the folio and inside cards; try a miniature version or a folio that holds business cards.

Vary the depth of the folio (to hold more) by up to 1/2 inch by adjusting score line measurements.

Use a variety of different card stocks to suit other themes.

Experiment with ribbon, hook-and-loop tape, hinges, etc. for folio closures (see alternate designs, below).

GUESTS :

Tricia Morris
Club Scrap Inc.
Greenville, WI
Phone: 920-757-9613
Website: www.clubscrap.com