How to Create Pockets -- Pocket Number One

 Triple Pocket with a Plus One

Once a month (on the third Wednesday of the month), we will post instructions on how to create a pocket.  This month we are featuring the Triple Pocket Plus One.

A POCKET is where you can store/place an item(s). In Junk Journaling pockets are used to place tags, journaling cards, ephemera, embellishments, etc.  There are many, many different types of pockets. 

Cut a sheet of two-sided scrapbook paper/cardstock 3-1/4" x 12".

Score along the 12" side at 4" and 8", burnish score lines.

 

If using cardstock, glue an extra piece of paper to the back of pocket (so there is not a stark white center).

Fold each side down, being sure to start at the top. You can fold at the same angle on both sides, or you can choose to fold randomly to create different looking pockets.

Trim folded edges so pocket closes smoothly. Glue each flap down, if you want.

 

Fold ends towards the center, positioning the ends the way you want them to look. Glue along bottom edges of each side.

Fold left side towards the center, making sure the bottom edges match. Fold right side towards the center, making sure the bottom edges match. (Note: Picture is showing opposite positioning of the sides.)

Pocket as shown is a two-pocket pocket. To obtain the third pocket, determine if you want the pocket opening to be on the top, bottom or one of the sides. For simplicity, let's say the pocket will open from the top.  Glue pocket into your journal, scrapbook, etc., along each side and the bottom, creating the third pocket.

This pocket can easily be changed into a four-pocket pocket by adding another pocket on the front. Cut a 3-3/8" x 4" piece of coordinating cardstock, fold top down and glue on top of the above pocket.

Making a pocket is fun.  Use your imagination and see what you come up with.  Be sure to share your project with us at:  pelicancraftslongbeach@gmail.com.