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.

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.

Supply List

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.

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. 

• Graphic 45 Deluxe Paper Collection (I like the Deluxe because it includes the Chipboard pieces and Stickers)
• Graphic 45 Policy Envelopes (Black)
• Graphic 45 ColorBox Decades Ink in Photogenic
• Black Cardstock
• Yellow Ribbon or Seam Binding
• Paper Punch
• Paper Trimmer
• Scissors
• Large Circle Punch
• (Optional) Traveler’s Notebook Insert

Measurements – Cutting and Scoring List

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

Trim a second piece at 9 1/2″ x 3

Score your larger piece at 5″ and fold

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

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.

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

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.

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!