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Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!--Winner!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:39 pm
by carrie123
Winner for this is Ronny! Thanks for the wonderful creation. I will pm you later today.


You guys are always so great at providing us with some pretty neat classes I thought I would do one for you. I made this album awhile ago when I was a guest CT and got many requests on how to make it so here it is......
(Please pardon the condition of the folder....it was all I could find :?)

STEP 1: You will need one letter size (8.5" x 11"), left tab manila file folder (also known as the 1st tab position). Open the folder so that the tab is in the top right corner.
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STEP 2: Fold the bottom of the folder up approximately 4" to create the pockets. When you fold the bottom up, the left side of the folder will match up exactly with the cut out tab. That's how you know you've folded up enough
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STEP 3: I drew a black line down the center for folding reference, but you don't need to do that. You want to fold the left side toward the center until the straight part touches the center line. This part is very important... the tabbed portion will overlap the center line! Just make sure the upper portion is even with the center of the file folder.
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STEP 4: Fold the center of the file folder in the opposite direction as pictured.
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STEP 5: Fold the right side over to the left side until the "binding" (the right side) matches up. You will notice on my finished sample that the folding doesn't come out completely even. However, it is important that the binding of the book matches up.
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STEP 6: Flip the book over (this will be the front) and finish it with patterned papers, stamps, and embellishments.
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This is what the book will look like when standing up...
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With adhesive you can close the end pockets leaving enough room to put in tags or memorabila.
Here is the finished project...all though, when I made this originally, I had the wrong tabbed folder but it still worked.
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Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:47 pm
by Smiley-Scrap8
Oh, how cool is that!!! Now I just need to find a Manila Folder.
I wonder if my dh would notice if I stole one from his file cabinet??

Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:03 pm
by Sus79
Wow, this is fantastic, love that idea. Thank you for sharing it :-D

Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:14 pm
by ScrapGoo
REALLY cute! Thanks for sharing! :-D

Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:20 pm
by Janell
Oh that is so cute! I wish I could transfer this into Digi...I mean I could, but that would still require me to get out the paste! lol. LOVE your example though, your kids are darling!!!!

Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:55 pm
by MamaK321
that is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO cool!! Thank you!

Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:52 pm
by writerlady
I love this! I'm going to make one, cause it's so darned wonderful!!!

Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:23 pm
by fong33
Awesome album! Thanks for sharing.

Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:25 pm
by mkcdaisy
oh now that is super cute. Gonna print that out and try it soon.

Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:31 pm
by Smiley-Scrap8
Cool, I found a folder, I'm going to get started!!

Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:50 pm
by Beth-W
That is adorable!!!!! I didn't realize it was just one folder. TFS!!

Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:18 pm
by Smiley-Scrap8
Ok, what do you think?? That was fun! And since the season still isn't over yet I figure as I get good pics I can print them and fill in the pockets!!
Oh and it's Hybrid too!

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Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:46 pm
by carrie123
Ronny that is adorable...puts mine to shame! Love the bold colors.

Re: Manila Folder Album Class....Prize for this one!

Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:28 am
by Smiley-Scrap8
carrie123 wrote:Ronny that is adorable...puts mine to shame! Love the bold colors.


Don't say that!! Yours is wonderful, it's actually the reason why I knew the bold colors would work!!