Origami Fold Notecard Holder Tutorial

origami fold notecard holder

Tutorial by Heather Rae Bingham Peete
adapted from video tutorial by emeraldcityelegance

materials needed:

12 x 12 sheet of patterned card stock
scoring tool
bone folder
straight edge tool
grid paper or measuring mat
crop-a-dile
jumbo eyelet
ribbon

Start with a full 12 x 12 sheet of patterned card stock. I used a double-sided piece of Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!

Fold sheet in half from point to point, forming a triangle. Use a bone folder to create a strong crease.

Unfold paper. With original crease running horizontally, score vertically at 6 ½ inches in from both sides. note: The video says 5 ½ inches, but I learned through trial and error to make the vertical scores at 6 ½.

Fold side points in on new score lines. Align each point with horizontal crease. Press with bone folder.

Fold in half, point to point, and press firmly with bone folder.

Score ¾ inches from either side of original center crease. This is made easier with it open.

Fold and crease on new score lines, folding so that other side of paper shows.

You should now have a “mountain fold” at the bottom of holder, which enables it to stand alone.

Use a crop-a-dile to punch a hole and attach a jumbo eyelet at top of holder. Thread ribbon through eyelet and tie off. Fill holder with notecards and matching envelopes. Mine comfortably held four A2 notecards in the front pocket and their envelopes in the back pocket.

Page Corner Bookmark

Here is a cute project I saw in my July issue of the Stampin' Success magazine (demonstrators receive a monthly subscription) this morning. Given my love of reading, I am always in need of new bookmarks, so this was a perfect project for me! The best part is its simplicity and quickness - often a necessity with an active toddler in the house. :)

This bookmark required just a 4x4 piece of card stock, some scraps of patterned paper, punches, and adhesive. I didn't do any stamping, but you could if you spent just a few more minutes than I. (See end of post for a list of supplies I used.) Last winter, I found a different version of this bookmark, but Stampin' Up!'s directions are MUCH easier to complete.

Contact me if you would like to book a workshop to learn how to make these easy, adorable, and functional bookmarks - perfect for yourself or as a gift for your favorite bookworms!

Supplies used for bookmark (item number and link in parentheses - those marked with an asterisk are only available through June 30, 2009):

Kiwi Kiss Textured Card Stock (111345) *
Riding Hood Red Card Stock (111348) *
Pink Pirouette Card Stock (111351) *
Designer Series Paper Bella Rose (SOLD OUT) *
Scallop Edge Punch (112091)
Boho Blossoms Punch (110711)
Five Petal Flower Punch (109041)
Paper Cutter with scoring blade (104152)
Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive (110755)
Paper Snips (103579)