Nested Pocket-in-Pocket Page with Pull-Out Tab

A project from our live show MIGHTY MONDAY - Join Toni for her detailed papercrafting sessions - Broadcast 25th November 24 · 25/11/2024 · watch it from 31:00

Create a sophisticated 6x6 album page featuring nested pockets with decorative patterned papers in blues, pinks and florals. This layered design incorporates a pocket within a pocket, complete with a pull-out tab bookmark, adding dimension and interactive elements to your memory keeping. The main techniques include precise paper folding, layering multiple patterned papers, and creating functional pull-out elements.

You will need

Stamps By Me Tab Punch 1 - 190822A - 290422ASEE IT Circle Craft Punch - 1 Inch - 170926ZSEE IT Atc Card Bundle 100 White Cards 090522MSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Score a half-inch hinge along one edge of your 6x6 patterned paper using your scoring board.

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2. 

   Score and fold the blue wave patterned paper to create a base pocket. Position the folded pocket on your work surface with the opening at the top.

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3. 

   Cut a strip of the floral patterned paper slightly shorter than the height of your pocket piece. This will be used to create a contrasting insert for the guillotine pocket.

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4. 

   Punch two tab shapes from offcut paper using your tab punch.

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5. 

   Attach one tab punch to each end of your paper strip using adhesive tape to create pull-out handles for the pocket.

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6. 

   Take an offcut of the wave-patterned paper and score quarter-inch lines along one edge. Fold along the score lines to create a small pocket, then attach the floral-patterned paper strip to form the pocket base.

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7. 

   Adhere the small pocket (with the blue wavy pattern) to the inside of your base pocket (with the floral pattern). Position it carefully so the edges align neatly.

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8. Place your tabbed paper strip inside the nested pocket, sliding it down into position so the tab extends above the pocket opening. ▶ watch 32:45
9. 

   Seal all pocket edges with double-sided tape or glue. Press firmly to ensure the floral patterned strip is securely attached to the wavy blue patterned piece, creating a sealed pocket edge.

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10. 

    Trim away any excess hinge material from the edges to reduce bulk before adding the page to your album.

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Tips from the show

• Nested pockets create wonderful movement when pages are opened and closed.
• Tab punches make it easy to pull items out of deeply nested pockets.
• Always use solid glue rather than tape pens for gifts, as tape pens dry out and pages fall out.

More from this show

• Two-Pocket Side Page for 6x6 Album
• Single-Pocket Fold-Out Page with Tab Closure
• Double-Pocket Page with Front and Back Pockets
• Small Decorative Pocket with Punched Opening
• Double-Hinged Page with Layered Pockets

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