File Folder Mini Album

Here is a cute file folder mini album. It doesn't take long to make. Below I listed the step by step instructions.

Start with patterned paper of your choice. I used Enchanting from Pink Paislee.

You will also need a tape runner, circle punch, ruler, bone folder and a file folder. Open the folder and lay it flat on the table.Fold it from the bottom up, as shown in the picture below.

Then unfold and lay flat. Take the side with the tab and fold it to the middle. The tab should overlap the center fold, the rest should line up. (I have added the highlighted marks to show the example better. Do not draw on your folder.)
Next you will unfold that piece and fold the other side across to the middle. Line the edge up on the center fold.

Unfold, flip to back side and lay flat. With the tab in the top left corner, cut out the second rectangle in the bottom row. Set that piece aside for later.

Next, use your circle punch to make a half circle in the 3rd box on the top row. Add adhesive where all the yellow highlighted lines are, then fold up the bottom row. This will allow pockets in the 3 spots that have blue dots on them.

Cut 4 pieces of patterned paper 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. Round the corners and attach.

Turn file folder over. Cut 3 pieces of patterned paper 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, and one piece 3 1/2 x 5 1/2. Round the corners and attach.

Take scrap paper that is left over and cover the piece of file folder you set aside earlier. Then cut it in half and use them for inserts on the side pockets. You can punch holes and add ribbon to make it easier to pull the tabs out.

For the pocket in the middle of the book take 2 pieces of scrap cardstock 4 x 3, round the corners. Then attach them together to make them thicker. Punch a hole to tie your ribbon through and add it to the pocket.

Add photos,embellishments and a title to suit your theme.

Your done. Here is one more look at the finished product.

LaDonna