Description & Inspiration
In this tutorial, you will be given step by step, illustrated instructions for assembling our Blue Blossom Pocket Fold invitation. Using some of her favorite papers, LCI Paper's Linda Giesin created this custom design, ideal for a Spring or Summer event. A soft color combination of sky blue, ecru, & brown, this invitation features exquisite floral Japanese Chiyogmai paper, luxuriously smooth ecru cardstock, and a uniquely textured pocketfold. It is easy on the eyes, delightful to the touch, and sure to impress.
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Materials To Customize This Invitation Kit
Envelopes
- 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 (A7) Invitation Envelopes - Color Summer Sky
- 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 (A4) Response Envelopes - Color Summer Sky
Pocketfold
- 5 1/8 x 7 (A7) Textured Pocketfolds - Color Rivus
Invitation Card
- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 (A2) Invitation Cards - Color Ecru
Response Folder
- 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 (A4) Response Folders - Color Ecru
Japanese Chiyogami Paper
- Decorative Japanese Chiyogami Paper - Blue Flower Tree
Additional Tools
- Large Paper Trimmer or Preferred Cutting Tool - to cut decorative Chiyogami layers
- Glue or Double Sided Tape - to adhere decorative Chiyogami layers to cards
Download Templates
- Download Invitation Card Template – Measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
- Download Response Folder Template – Measures 4 7/8 x 7 Unfolded
Instructions for Assembly
1. Cut Chiyogami Layers for Center Panel of Pocketfold
You will get 2 center panel layers from one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of Chiyogami.
- Using a paper trimmer or other preferred cutting tool, cut 2 layers measuring 6 7/8 inches wide x 4 7/8 inches high per one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet.
2. Cut Chiyogami Strips For Response Folders:
You will get 10 strips from one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of Chiyogami.
Use a single sheet of Chiyogami to cut 10 strips measuring 7 x 1 inches to border the left edge of the Response Folders.
3. Adhere Chiyogami Layer To Pocket Fold
Using your adhesive of choice, attach the Chiyogami layer that you cut in Step 1 to the center panel of the Pocket Fold.
4. Print & Adhere Invitation Card
- Download the Invitation Card Template above and follow these step by step printing instructions to print your invitation cards.
- Adhere printed invitation card to the center of the Chiyogami layer on the Pocket Fold.
5. Print Response Folder & Adhere Chiyogami Strip
- Download the Response Folder Template above, and print, as you did in step 4.
- Embellish by adhering the Chiyogami strips that you cut in Step 2 to the left edge of the response folders.
6. Prepare Response Items & Place Inside Pocket
- Fold the respond folder along the scored line.
- Place respond folder inside the flap of the response envelope
- Place the response items in the pocket of the Pocket Fold
Have you created a custom layered pocketfold? We would love to see your design! Tell us about it, or, submit it to our Share Your Creativity Program
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