Pocketfold Design & Inspiration
Does the Pearlized Filigree Pocketfold shown here strike your fancy? If so, watch this quick video and read the following tutorial to learn how to create one of your very own. Designed specifically around the striking combination of Japanese pearlized paper and metallic pocketfolds, this tutorial provides you with all the tools you need to replicate the invitation shown here, but with your own personal flare. We've provided you with step by step instructions, Word templates, cutting guidelines, and a materials list - you provide the creativity. Use the convenient shopping links right on this page to choose your own pocketfold, blank cards, and pearlized paper - Make it unique, make it yours!
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Materials To Customize Pocketfold Invitation Design
Envelopes
- A7 5 1/4 x 7 1/4" Envelopes - Color Used: Aspire Petallics Beargrass
- A2 4 3/8 x 5 3/4" Envelopes - Color Used: Beargrass
Pocketfolds
- 5 1/8 x 7 Metallic Pocketfolds - Color Used: Beargrass
Blank Cards
- 4 7/8 x 6 7/8 Invitation Cards - Color Used: Beargrass
- (A2) 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Response Cards - Color Used: Beargrass
Decorative Japanese Pearlized Paper
- Decorative Japanese Pearlized Paper - Paper Used: Filigree Lilac
Additional Tools
- Large Paper Trimmer or Preferred Cutting Tool - to cut decorative pearlized paper strips
- Glue or Double Sided Tape
Download Templates
- Download Invitation Card Template - Measures 4 7/8 x 6 7/8
- Download Response Card Template - Measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Instructions for Assembly
1. Cut 1 3/4 x 6 7/8" Pearlized Paper Strips for Invitation Cards
Using a paper trimmer or preferred cutting tool, begin by cutting decorative strips for your invitation cards. As detailed below;
Cut 6 strips measuring 1 3/4 x 6 7/8 inches from one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet.
2. Cut 1 3/4 x 4 1/4" Pearlized Paper Strips for Response Cards
Next, cut decorative strips for your response cards.
Cut 12 strips measuring 1 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches from one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet.
3. Cut 2 x 11" Pearlized Paper Strips for Pocketfold Bands
Last, cut bands that will be used to hold your finished pocketfold closed.
From one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet, cut 4 strips measuring 2 x 11 inches.
4. Download Word Templates & Print Invitation & Response Cards
From the Download Templates section above, download Word templates for your invitation card and response card. Templates are sized and formatted correctly, Simply customize templates with the fonts and colors of your choice, and print.
Note: Please note that these templates include a text box monogram. For more information on editing text boxes in Microsoft Word, please view the following tutorial:
How to Create a Monogram using Microsoft Word
Note: For more information on printing custom size documents, please view the following video:
Printing Invitations with your Computer and Printer5. Adhere Pearlized Strips to Invitation & Response Cards
After printing your invitation cards, adhere the decorative pearlized paper strips you cut in Steps 1 and 2 to your invitation and response cards. You may do this with glue or double sided tape, whichever you prefer.
- Adhere 1 3/4 x 6 7/8 inch strip to left side of invitation card
- Adhere 1 3/4 x 4 1/4 inch strip to left side of response card
6. Adhere Invitation Card to Pocketfold
Next adhere the invitation card to the center panel of the pocketfold.
7. Place Response Items in Pocket
Arrange your response items in the pocket, then close your pocketfold.
8. Wrap Decorative Pearlized Band Around Pocketfold
Last, wrap the 2x11 inch strips you cut in Step 3 around the center of your pocketfold and secure in the back with glue or double sided tape. This serves to hold your pocketfold closed, as well as decorate your pocketfold invitation.
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