#SimplyG45 File Folder Tutorial

Posted on by Sandi Nagel
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File Folder Tutorial #SimplyG45

Hi friends and welcome to Decor8yourlife! For today’s tutorial, we’re going to make a #SimplyG45 project.  We’re going to make this nice looking, file folder that holds a removable Traveler’s Notebook insert and a Graphic 45 Policy Envelope.

This is a great way to track your day-to-day activities.  Use it to track your expenses, carry your coupons, hold your receipts, or jot down appointments and notes.

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You’ll be able to make this file folder in less than an hour and it won’t cost you a lot of money to make.

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In the spirit of Halloween, I decided to use the Halloween in Wonderland paper collection from Graphic 45; but you can use your favorite Graphic 45 collection for this file folder project.

Graphic 45 Halloween in Wonderland

Tip: Set aside a jar or box for chipboard and fun-foam scraps.  This way when you need to pop-dot a piece to your project, you can go always reach for these scraps and glue them on for dimension. 

Measurements – Cutting and Scoring List

Trim your card stock at 10 x 8 1/2 inches

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Trim a second piece at 9 1/2″ x 3

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Score your larger piece at 5″ and fold

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Score the slim piece at half an inch on one side (vertical) and then at 3/8 of an inch at both ends (horizontal).

How to make a file folder with insert pocket

Trim your Graphic 45 front cover at 4 3/4 x 8 3/8. For the back cover I used scraps, ensuring that the height was at 8 3/8. You can do as I did or trim a second piece at 4 3/4 x 8 3/8 for your back cover as well.

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Score the side pocket at 3/8 of an inch on both ends (horizontal) and 1/2 inch on one side (vertical).

Side pocket

With your scissors, you’ll cut off a small triangle on the side where you have scored the 1/2 inch. We do this to eliminate bulk at the corners.

how to make a side pocket

The Tutorial

I’ve put together this easy to follow tutorial. I hope that you find this tutorial helpful and that it inspires you in making one of your very own. Thank you for dropping by and Happy Crafting!