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You will learn how to make a 2 colored folder that you can decorate!
Steps
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Staple two pieces together, leaving the top unstapled . This will be the folder part.Advertisement
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Repeat step #2 with the other two pieces of paper. [2] X Research source
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Staple the shorter sides together, leaving the top (longest edge) unstapled. This will be the pocket in the folder.
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Repeat steps 4 and 5 with the other piece of construction paper. [4] X Research source
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Staple in the "pockets" to both "folders". Make sure the "pockets" openings are facing up.
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Staple the separate "folders" together on one edge, so it will flip open. Make sure the "pockets" are inside.
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Decorate your folder! You now have an awesome homemade folder.
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Finished.
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QuestionWill it work if I use cello tape?Andriy KuzmenkoCommunity AnswerYes, 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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QuestionHow can I make my simple folder beautiful?Community AnswerYou 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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QuestionDo I have to use paper or cardstock? Will sugar paper work?Community AnswerCardstock is better, but sugar paper could also work.
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Tips
- Color it in and be creative in your coloring.Thanks
- Using sturdy paper will look and feel great.Thanks
- Make sure the paper is folded straight, otherwise it may not hold papers right, and won't look great.Thanks
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Warnings
- This folder won't last forever, so be prepared to make a new one. (Keeping a spare on hand helps).Thanks
- Don't use super glue cause if you get it on yourself it's hard to take off.Thanks
- Don't use a hot glue gun because it goes everywhere and it's really hot and stings when you get it on yourself.Thanks
- Don't staple yourself.Thanks
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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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