Note Card Clutch

Create a sweet clutch to hold a set of note cards.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut designer paper to 11” x 11”. If the pattern is directional, place on the scoring tool in proper orientation (top of design at top of scoring tool).
   
   Score at 2 3/4” and 8 1/4”. Rotate paper 90 degrees and score at 2 3/4”, 3 1/2”, 7 1/2” and 8 1/4”.

   

2. Step 2

   Burnish all score lines. Fold along the first two score lines so that edges of paper meet as shown. If the pattern is directional, rotate the paper so that the pattern is upside-down.
   
   NOTE:
   The photo shows black markings along critical score lines for the next step – it is not necessary to mark your paper this way.
   
   Note that there are four 90-degree markings.
   

   

3. Step 3

   Form four 3-D corners of pouch by folding at each 90-degree marking shown in the picture for Step 2. At each marking, fold to match one segment of the marking to the other, creating a diagonal fold between them.

   

4. Step 4

   Open up paper and apply glue to limits shown. Refold along original two score lines. Round corners on flap end of clutch.

   

5. Step 5

   Secure lining to front and back panels of clutch with adhesive.

   

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7. Step 6

   Add note cards (3 1/2" x 5" - A1 size) and envelopes, and tie clutch closed with ribbon.

   

8. Step 7

   Add a tag if desired to complete the project.
   
   

   

Video!

Variations

For a clutch that holds A2 cards (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") and envelopes:
Using a 12"x12" sheet of paper, make your first scores at 3" and 9". Rotate, and score at 3", 3-5/8", 8-3/8" and 9". Follow the instructions above.

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Note Card Clutch. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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