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How to Make a Paper Folder

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two pieces together, leaving the top unstapled . This will be the folder part.

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the shorter sides together, leaving the top (longest edge) unstapled. This will be the pocket in the folder.
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in the "pockets" to both "folders". Make sure the "pockets" openings are facing up.
Make sure the "pockets" are inside.
your folder! You now have an awesome homemade folder.

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Will it work if I use cello tape?

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Yes, it will work. It's especially good if you want to keep documents inside or other A4 pages because this way they will fit inside.

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How can I make my simple folder beautiful?

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You could draw on it using bright coloring pens, or you could try sticking on nice things, such as pom poms or springs, or just add bits of patterned paper.

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Do I have to use paper or cardstock? Will sugar paper work?

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Cardstock is better, but sugar paper could also work.

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Color it in and be creative in your coloring.

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Using sturdy paper will look and feel great.

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Make sure the paper is folded straight, otherwise it may not hold papers right, and won't look great.

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This folder won't last forever, so be prepared to make a new one. (Keeping a spare on hand helps).

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Don't use super glue cause if you get it on yourself it's hard to take off.

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Don't use a hot glue gun because it goes everywhere and it's really hot and stings when you get it on yourself.

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Don't staple yourself.

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To make a paper folder, start by stapling 2 pieces of paper together along each side except for the top. Then, repeat the process with 2 other pieces of paper. Next, fold 2 pieces of paper in half crosswise, and staple the shorter sides together to make 2 pockets. Finally, staple each pocket to one of the pages you stapled together earlier, and staple those 2 pages together along one edge to finish your folder. For tips on how to customize and decorate your folder, scroll down!

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