#46 DOUBLE TAG BOOK FOLD BY ANGELA STINCHCOMBE

WW Summer of Folds No. 46: Double tag book fold

Hello again,

To make this card you will need the following (all measurements are in inches):

Base layer (x1)	5 ½  x 11 ¼	Matts (x4)* Patterned paper (x4)*	5 ¼ x 5 ¼  5 x 5
Front strip (x1)	2 ½  x 11 ¼	Matts (x4) Patterned paper (x4)	2 ½ x 2 ¼  2 ¼ x 2
Pocket (x1)	5 x 5 Cut in half diagonally
Spine (x1)	5 ¼ x ¼
Tags (x2) & ribbon

*If using the patterned card for cover (as in the example) you will only need 2 matts & 2 patterned paper for the internal faces.

 

The base & front strip can be cut from a single A4 sheet. I have used Hunkydory Adorable Scorable® “Hedgehog Hugs”. The finished card measures 5 ½ x 5 ½  and fits a standard 6 x 6 envelope, however, it will need to be weighed at the Post Office as it does not fit through the size guide to go as standard mail.

Pattern for sizes & folds

 

Step 1: Base

Create the base layer by scoring at 5 ½ & 5 ¾ on the long edge (this creates the spine) – both are valley folds. Burnish well. Add matts & paper of choice, including the internal spine.

 

Step 2: Front strip

Create the front strip by scoring every 2 ¾ on the long edge creating 4 identical areas – fold valley/mountain/valley for concertina effect (see photo above). Burnish well. Add matts & decorate

 Matts/decorations in place.

 

Step 3: Pockets & tags

Add pockets to the base as shown below by only taping the 2 straight edges.

Create tags of an appropriate size to fit the pockets.

Attach the front strip to the base by taping only the 1^st and last panels to the base card, ensuring all edges line up (to give you wriggle time add wet glue to your tape before placing).

 

Step 4: Decorate the front &/or back as appropriate. The finished card should look like the pictures below

front cover

                                                                     View from above (minus tags)

 

Angela Stinchcombe 

27/05/22