Folded Square Gift Wallet from 12x12 Paper

A project from our live show MIGHTY MONDAY - Join Toni for her detailed papercrafting sessions - Broadcast 16th December 24 · 16/12/2024 · watch it from 2:30

A simple yet elegant folded paper wallet made from a single square sheet of patterned or plain cardstock. The design creates a pocket envelope perfect for holding small gifts, cards, or keepsakes, with a beautiful finished look that requires no cutting.

You will need

Stamps By Me - 12X12 Paper Collection - Just Passing By - 180723ESEE IT Stamps By Me - 12X12 Paper Collection Wonderful Moments - 080623BSEE IT Dcwv Cardstock Bundle - 061224ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. Select a square piece of paper (6x6, 8x8, or 12x12 depending on desired size) from your stash. ▶ watch 5:45
2. Fold the paper corner to corner diagonally, lining up the corners as straight as possible. ▶ watch 6:00
3. Give the fold a good crease along the entire edge. ▶ watch 6:15
4. Pull the top point down to the centre line and crease firmly to create a score line. ▶ watch 6:45
5. Fold the bottom left corner up to meet the crease line you just made, then score that fold. ▶ watch 7:15
6. Fold the bottom right corner up to align with the top, creating a symmetrical pocket shape. ▶ watch 8:00
7. Open up the folds to reveal the pocket inside. ▶ watch 8:15
8. Glue or tape the side flaps down to secure the pocket structure. ▶ watch 9:00
9. Fold the front flap up to display your chosen pattern or design on the exterior. ▶ watch 9:15

Tips from the show

• You can make nested wallets by using decreasing square sizes (12x12, 11x11, 10x10 etc.) to create a 12 Days of Christmas effect.
• If using patterned paper, start with the white side to show more of the pattern when folded.
• You don't need to cut the paper at all for this project.

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