These Library pocket mini book instructions complete with library pocket
template in PDF format will keep you busy for a few hours.
| 1. Using the template provided, make 6 large
library pockets. Each pocket will measure 5½" x 4" when assembled |
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| 2. Trim a strip of cardstock to measure 11¼" x 4".
Score a fold 5½" from the left hand edge. Score another fold 5½" from the
right hand edge. Fold both sides in towards each other to form two panels
separated by a small spine. |
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| 3. Take two pre-made library pockets and adhere
the first one to the left hand panel with the pocket opening facing towards
the outer left hand edge. Adhere the second pocket to the right hand panel. |
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| 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 twice.
Now you have 3 pages. fold the pages in and use double sided tape to
adhere the three pages together to form a strong inner book. |
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5.
Cut the book cover from some firm card board. The cover will measure
approximately 12" x 4½" cover with patterned paper. Score a fold 5½" from
the left hand edge. Score another fold 5½" from the right hand edge. Fold
both sides in towards each other. Apply some glue to the spine and the
outer covers of the inner book (alternatively you may choose to use double
sided tape) Attach the cover to the
inner book to complete your library pocket mini book. |
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| Cut six tags no bigger than 3¾" x 5¾" large.
Embellish tags as desired and place one in each of the pockets. Tip:
before attaching the cover you can slip in some ribbon to tie the book
closed. |
