POCKET CARD

 

Hello crafty friends!   Our challenge today is to showcase a pocket card.  I love this design, inspired by an artist named Katie who makes these pockets for the journals she makes out of old books.

Use your own papers and products or find the Stampin' Up! products I used by clicking on the pink links. Today's project uses products found in the 2024 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog or Online Exclusive products found at www.cardconnoisseursb.stampinup.net. 

2024 In-Color Cardstock, Petunia Pop - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Card Base

Basic White Cardstock -  3 3/4" x 5 3/4" Pocket Card

Nature's Sweetness Designer Series Paper - One 7 3/4" circle, plus die cuts from the papers

Tear & Tape - to fasten the folded edges to make the pockets

Snips - scissors to give a clean, precise cut

Grid Paper - to line up your folds for accuracy

Bone Folder - to crease your folds

Paper Trimmer - to score the folds, and to cut cards to insert into the pockets

Ink - Petunia Pop, Shy Shamrock 

Blending Brush or Sponge Dauber - to add subtle ink to the flowers on these die cuts

Tombo All-Purpose Glue - to attach die cuts

Glue dots - to attach corners and die cuts

Sentiment Stamp - "I couldn't be happier to have you as my friend" Irresistable Blooms "May the Lord bless & Keep you" Courage & Faith

The pocket design that inspired me, uses double sided paper cut into a circle as the main part, with sides folded in to meet in the middle and the bottom third section folded up.  This creates 2 pocket areas, with room to embellish the front with die cuts, and then is mounted to a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card.   

Use a 7 3/4" Circle of Double Sided Paper.   You can make a pattern using any flat object.  Make it out of a piece of cardstock so you can trace it each time you use it.    If you have the Stampin' Up!  2024 annual catalog, you could trace the color wheel near the back of the catalog.  This circle is 7 1/2".

Cut one circle out of double sided paper that you like both side prints.  You'll see both sides of your paper in this pocket card.

Find the center of your circle by pinching the circle in half both directions BUT DO NOT fold the circle.  Now mark the intersection of these two folds with a pencil.  

Look at the direction of the pattern of your paper, and decide which pattern should be the lining of your pocket which you'll see at the top center; and which pattern you want to be the folded sides. (Refer to the photo on the top of this post)

You may wish to use grid paper to line up your edges to make sure your folds are straight and even.  

Fold the left and right sides in so they meet in the center at your mark.   Use your bone folder to crease the folds.   

Next bring up the bottom section and fold it at 2 3/4".  In this photo, I turned the circle side-ways so I could line the bottom fold line up with the grid line. Once folded, open it then cut on the fold line up to the fold line.

    

Fold these flaps in the opposite direction.  You may have to trim on the fold line.   

Optional: Make a Belly Band to go across the front - I found it adds structure to attach the die cut which becomes the focal point. Glue your die cut or punched art to the belly band.

Behind this front section, you have a small front pocket, and a larger main pocket.

Add a small card, currency or gift card to the front pocket; OR put any of them in the large pocket then make a slide out card for the larger pocket.

I made this card for my Secret Sister Prayer Partner, which includes a small card of encouragement and will include a note and a sweet treat.

Mount this double pocket on a single card base, measuring 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" .  

VARIATIONS IN SHAPE AND SIZE:

After I made the first card, I decided to try the same concept on a 6x6", an 8x8, and a 12x12 square piece of double sided paper. The first 6x6 style that I tried is with the paper, Thoughtful Journey, found in the 2024-2025 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog. The next three are using retired paper, paper that I didn't care about to make my patterns.  I did end up liking the way the 8x8 and 12x12 sizes of this paper looks.

First, find the center and make a dot.

Second, score or mark, half of each half.  So if 6" is the center, then score from top to bottom 1/2 of that which is 3" .  Score at 3" on both sides (for a 12x12)

Turn your shape sideways and score 1/3 or less of the whole (4" for the 12x12) so that when you turn it upright, you've scored 1/3 of the whole across.  This makes the bottom pocket which you will fold up.   

Next you add Tear & Tape to the inside edges of front pocket to attach it to the whole piece and you're done with the structure, now just add some die cuts.

The 6x6 size makes a small pocket that is perfect to hold a gift card with room for a sweet treat in front.  

                                               

                                

Next I tried an 8x8" piece of double sided paper.  Remember that you need to check on the direction of the design with square paper versus round paper, which you can turn to any angle, and also with both shapes, which side you want to be on the outside and the inside (the side you might not care about as much). 

The 8x8 is my favorite of the square designs.  It would fit in a 5x7 envelope, and is perfect for a sweet treat, gift card, and slide out card as shown below.  

The third size I was inspired to try is a 12x12" - or one sheet - of paper.  The process is the same, whether you're using a round piece or a square piece of paper.  The 12 x 12 piece makes a pocket that is 6 x 9" overall.  This is actually like a gift bag that you can put a small flat gift inside the large pocket.  When I was putting it together, it reminded me of a "stuffed envelope" that fellow demonstrator, Melva Peters of Canada, demonstrated in spring of 2022. In this pocket I put a sweet treat and a gift card in the front, and a gift of four of my hand-made cards in the large pocket.  

I've had a lot of fun making these pocket cards, and am already thinking of the many uses for the three different sizes, in both the round and square shapes. 

I hope you enjoyed making a pocket card - round or square.   

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Pocket Cards Video

I am frugal.  So having a box of notecards that I no longer use, and envelopes that can be reused is right up my alley, so to speak.  I'm always looking at how to find a good use for something in a completely different way.  In today's world, such things may be called a "hack."   And since I make my own cards now, having a box of notecards is really surplus.  The first part of this video shows the finished product of my Envelope or Cardelope that I made a few weeks ago, then keep watching for my "hacks" on using notecards and envelopes that are extras.

Click on this link to watch my video. This is Part 2 of the Envelope Card and some ideas on recycling cards and notecards.

Thanks for stopping by. Be Blessed! sb

ENVELOPE POCKET CARD

 

I didn’t design this project. I don't really know what its called. I found it in my scrapbooking supplies that I kept from 15 years ago.  

 I recently saw another Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator, Tina Zinck's demonstrate this envelope gift card & treat holder which is a small pocket made out of an envelope. She instructs on how to fold any size envelope in half, and use one side to enclose a candy or treat, or gratuity for a server in your favorite café.  I used one of those today, and plan to make many and use them regularly for anyone who assists me - its a tangible Thank You!

After making about 10 of them, I realized this was the perfect time to show you how to make this Envelope Pocket Card or Envelope Card? but I’m not sure what to call it.  It’s an envelope with a pocket to be used for a gift, or a card, or a gift card. So here’s the words I’ve thought of when I tried to name it: 

CARDELOPE, ENVELOPE CARD or maybe  ENVELOPE POCKET CARD.  I’m expecting you to give me your ideas too.

For this project I’m using a Number 10 Business Envelope (US and Canada), but you can use this pattern for any size envelope that will result in a pocket space and a gate fold card. I've used Stampin's Up! Designer Series Paper, beautiful Eden's Garden. 

The No. 10 Envelope is: 4 1/8" high by 9 1/2" long or 4.125" x 9.5"  

  Find the Center - Fold envelope in half but do not crease it.  Pinch one end of the center to mark the half way point. Open it back up and fold in each end to that center point. Crease down each side. Now your envelope is shaped like a gate fold. The fold line is visible here near the bone folder.

 

 Open the envelope side flaps so it lies flat - Lift up the flap (that closes the envelope).  Cut on the fold on each side so that the flap now has three flaps. Cut a triangle shape off of the two middle points of the envelope flap.  Seal the two side flaps of the gate folds.

           Add ribbon before you add coordinating papers to the gate folds. Open the envelope and lay it flat.  Measure the length of the envelope (which is 9 1/2" ) then add 6 inches on each end, about 22". Glue down with a fine bead of glue for the full length of the envelope.

 You are left with 4 panels that are the same size – 2 on the outside (gate fold) and 2 on the inside.  The center space (under the gate fold) of the Cardelop or Envelope Pocket Card, is a pocket for a treat, currency or card and gift card. 

            Gate Fold Layers are 2 1/2 x 4".  Cut two for the outside and two coordinating pieces for the inside.

Here's the inside of the  Envelope Pocket Card where sentiments can be added. 

Inside of the gate fold

Outside of the gate fold and back.

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I a     I added a layer of Basic White cardstock and the beautiful floral edging cut from Eden's Garden. 

I made a card the same size of the middle section. 

See the measurements on the orange card.

                             

 Closing the Envelope Pocket Card - It can be closed over the pocket on the inside, or on the outside.

7    Mailing.  That last consideration, but actually the first consideration is how you will deliver your Cardelope or  Envelope Pocket Card to the receiver. If it is square it will require extra first class postage in the U.S.  The ribbons will add extra bulk in an envelope so make sure that you take that into consideration if mailing it. If it is part of a gift or the gift in itself, it is all set. 

 These are the products I used to make the Project - what are we going to name it?

       No. 10 Business Envelope - No. 10 Business Envelope from Dollar Tree. Make sure to choose a flap that is straight across and not a triangle

       Multi Purpose Tombo  Glue -  https://www.stampinup.com/products/glue-liquid-multipurpose

        Designer Series Papers - https://www.stampinup.com/products/eden-s-garden-collection-english

        Cardstock for a card - https://www.stampinup.com/products/basic-white-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock

        Ribbon - https://www.stampinup.com/products/white-3-8-(1-cm)-glittered-organdy-ribbon

    This Envelope Pocket card will be a perfect way to give a gift card or monetary gift. It has space for a card and sentiments on the gate folds too, for a special occasion or someone special. It doesn't need wrapping but enclose it in a 5x7 envelope for mailing.

      So what do you think we should call it?   Post your responses below!

T    Thanks for stopping by. Be blessed! sb