Make a Paper Folder

You will learn how to make a 2 colored folder that you can decorate!

Steps

  1. Get 6 pieces of paper.
  2. Staple two pieces together, leaving the top unstapled. This will be the folder part.
  3. Repeat step #2 with the other two pieces of paper.
  4. Fold one piece of construction paper
  5. Staple the shorter sides together, leaving the top (longest edge) unstapled. This will be the pocket in the folder.
  6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 with the other piece of construction paper.
  7. Staple in the "pockets" to both "folders". Make sure the "pockets" openings are facing up.
  8. Staple the separate "folders" together on one edge, so it will flip open. Make sure the "pockets" are inside.
  9. Decorate your folder! You now have an awesome homemade folder.
  10. Finished.

Tips

  • Color it in and be creative in your coloring.
  • Decorate it! Sharpies and pens work great!
  • You have 6 pockets to put papers in! The top is not stapled so you can slide papers in there. The pockets have 1 place to slide in papers, and another since you stapled it to the folder!
  • Make sure the paper is folded straight, otherwise it may not hold papers right, and won't look great.
  • Using sturdy paper will look and feel great.
  • Reinforcing it with tape will make it last longer.

Warnings

  • Don't use super glue cause if you get it on yourself it's hard to take off.
  • Don't use a hot glue gun because it goes everywhere and it's really hot and stings when you get it on yourself.
  • This folder won't last forever, so be prepared to make a new one. (Keeping a spare on hand helps).
  • Don't staple yourself.

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