Remember my DIY invitations? Well, here are my long overdue instructions, starting with the pocketfolds! In an effort to keep costs down while having a perdy invitation, we opted to make our own pocketfolds. I bought 8.5×11″ metallic cardstock paper (in Spring Green!) from bluedotpapershop.
What you’ll need:
- 8.5×11″ cardstock
- 0.25″ wide supertape (seriously, supertape is the only thing that will work)
- Paper cutter and scissors
First was cutting the main backing of the pocketfold. I wanted them to be the largest squares possible, so I cut off 3″ from the paper lengthwise (off of the 8.5″ edge). Then I scored the paper in half, to make it easy to fold.
Note: Diagrams not to scale
To make the pocket, I cut a 2.75″x5.75″ rectangle out of the 3″x11″ scrap paper.
I scored one long edge and one short edge by 0.25″. These would be the flaps that would allow me to adhere the pocket to the backing.
I then cut off one corner and also cut the paper diagonally from one end of the score to the other, as shown below:
Then I trimmed off the other two edges, so that they wouldn’t show once I stuck the pocket on.
I lined each of the edges with 1/4″ wide supertape and folded along the scores.
Then I stuck them on, one edge at a time, pressed firmly for about 15 seconds, and left it under a heavy book overnight, just to make sure it would stick (you’d be surprised at how much folded metallic cardstock will try to unfold!).
And voila, the pocketfolds are done!
Nice job, they look great. It must have been fun at times.
Beautiful invites! You’re my inspiration!
what brand of paper cutter are you using…. I can’t find one that scores the paper.
@MonkeyGirl: I used the Tonic 12″ paper trimmer which came with a scorer (I bought mine at Paper Source but I just found it at this website for cheaper: http://store.scrapbooking-warehouse.com/300985.html). It wasn’t the best on paper with fibers…I had a lot of trouble cutting the luxe papersource paper…but it was pretty good with the metallic paper. The great thing was the scorer though - much much MUCH easier than using a regular scorer and ruler!
Cool stuff Mrs. Daffodil!
@monkeygirl - we like using the Rotatrim cutters: http://www.amazon.com/Rotatrim-Mastercut-Rotary-Cutter-Trimmer/dp/B00009UTIP
btw we have some info about diy wedding invitations here that may be useful too! http://invitesite.com/about_invite_industry.html
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If you find making the pocket too much work ( 4 cuts, 2 scores) - you can just cut the triangle and then use 1/4″ DS tape (2 cuts only).
But for the inserts - you will need to make them a bit smaller to account for the “space” lost in the pocket. But you’ll find you’ll cut your time in half!
Mrs. Daffodil, San Francisco/Los Angeles
Age and Occupation: 26, Nonprofit Strategy Consultant
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Resident Physician
Engagement Date: December 29, 2006
Wedding Date: May, 2008
Blogging Since: August, 2007
Venue: Church w/ floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Valley; Westin in downtown LA
About Me: I moved around a lot growing up, but consider myself a Southerner at heart. I love scrapbooking, dancing, doggies, and diet coke. I am all about personalizing everything and hence, I'm a DIY bride who is just loving the entire wedding planning process! Mr. Daffodil and I met in our college fellowship group and were "just friends" for three years before we started dating. We've been together for four years now and can't wait to get married in sunny SoCal, Mr. Daffodil's hometown.
super awesome love - thanks for sharing!