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Cut 24 x 12cm strip from one piece of the Bazzil the extra card
will be used in a later project.
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From the other piece of Bazzil card, cut a 26 x 12cm strip
again keep off-cuts to use later. |
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Lightly mark both pieces of card at 8cm intervals along the long
edges, one piece should be perfectly divided into 3 (8cm each)
the other should have a 2cm extra bit this is used to join the
2 pieces. |
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Score along the marks with bone scorer as indicated in the
diagrams below). A mountain fold M should point upwards
towards the folder and a valley fold V points down away
from the folder. |
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Once the folds are made, faintly mark 2cm from the bottom of
each piece of card draw a line from left to right across the
card and score along this line (valley fold). This creates a
pocket along the bottom of each piece of card. Flatten out all
folds again with bone scorer. |
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Using Distress Ink pads ink up front and back edges of each card
and each fold. Begin with the lightest colour first and apply
ink pad directly to card in a light wiping motion. If a more
subtle effect is desired, then use a sponge to apply ink to
cardstock this will also smudge the colours slightly. When
panel edges are all inked, take black ink pad and carefully ink
all folds on front and back of each card piece this gives a more
dramatic look to the piece and clearly defines each panel. At
home spritz with water once ink is applied to blend the colours
further dont do this today as it may weaken the card and it
could rip. |
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Using any of the ink pads previously used for project, stamp
images onto each panel decorate as much or as little
necessary. Dont spend too much time on the back of either the
first panel or the last panel as these will be hidden by the
front and back covers. Once done, flatten out all folds again
with bone scorer. |
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Making sure pockets are folded up, use tape or eyelets, to
secure both pockets at the end (position indicated by ?
symbol on diagram above). Then using tape only, secure other
end of each pocket bearing in mind that the pockets need to
fit an ATC in each one so use as little tape as possible. |
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Join the 2 pieces of card together by applying tape to the front
of the extra strip and then glue this to the back edge of other
card this will create the accordion folded booklet with 6
pockets.
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Using one piece of left-over card cut 2 pieces each 10 x 8cm
these will be the front and back covers. Use Distress Inks and
rubber stamps to create a decorative background on each piece. |
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Using
double sided tape, attach covers to the front and back of
accordion folded booklet. The book may be left as-is or some
kind of closure can be attached, eg: ribbon, buckle, brad and
string etc. |
