How to Make a Simple Photo Folio

Front of the Folio

Hi crafty friends! It's been too long since my last blog post so today I want to share with you a simple project you can make using up any leftover scraps you have laying around! There is a full YouTube tutorial available for this project, and I will provide some of the basic measurements below to help with following the tutorial.

I chose to use the scraps from my Graphic 45 Spring is in the Air mini album, but you can use any collection to create this folio.

Inside of the Folio

SUPPLY LIST

1. (2) sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" heavy weight chipboard

2. Cardstock (to match your project)

3. (4) magnets

4. 20-24" of ribbon for the closure

5. Optional: (2) acetate sheets cut to 5 1/4" x 6 1/4" for the pocket window page

6. Basic craft supplies: scoring board/tool, scissors, ruler, bone folder, adhesive

7. Decorative papers of your choice

Inside of the Folio

Pieces for the Folio Base

• (2) pieces of heavy weight chipboard cut to 6 1/2" x 7 1/2" and one piece cut to 1" x 7 1/2"

• (2) pieces of cardstock cut to 7 3/4" x 8 1/2", connect together to make one piece measuring 15 1/2" x 8 1/2"

• (1) piece of cardstock cut to 2" x 7 1/4"

• (2) pieces of cardstock cut to 6 1/4" x 7 1/4"

• (6) pieces of cardstock measuring 6 1/4" x 5 1/4", score at 4 3/4" on the 5 1/4" side, round two opposite corners

• (6) pieces of cardstock measuring 4 1/4" x 5 1/4", score at 4 3/4" on the 5 1/4" side, round two opposite corners

• (2) pieces of cardstock cut to 2" x 6", score at 5 1/2" on the 6" side.

• Optional acetate window page

  • (2) pieces of acetate cut to 5 1/4" x 6 1/4"

  • (1) piece of cardstock cut to 6 1/4" x 7 1/4" (cut out center leaving 3/4" frame)

  • (1) piece of cardstock cut to 7 1/4" x 7 3/4", score at 1/2" and 6 3/4" on the 7 1/4" side, score at 1/2" on the 7 3/4" side (cut out center leaving 3/4" frame)

  • Cardstock photo mats for the pocket - I made three mats measuring 4 1/4" x 6 3/4"

Back of the Folio

Decorating Your Folio

Once your folio base is constructed, it's time to decorate it. You can use any collection, but this project is a great way to use up those leftover scraps you have lying around your craft room! Becuase I only had scraps, I cut 1/2" pieces to decorate the ends of the waterfall flaps since the photos will cover the main part of each flap.

You could choose to completely cover your flaps in paper, or add stamping, rub on transfers, or stickers to decorate. The possibilities are endless. Here's the link to the YouTube tutorial. I hope you will make one of these simple photo folios!

Happy crafting~

~Kristine