fun project/gift idea

Here is the pocket folder that I created over the weekend. I had seen it done in the scrapbook store while in WA at Lasting Memories. I loved the concept and this is what I did with it.

This Bible verse reads: "Be Joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1Thessalonians 5:16-18

This verse reads: "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Matthew 21:22
Here is how to make your own: Start with a plain two pocket folder, I used white found at Office Max, colored would work fine too.
Reverse the fold so that the pockets are now on the outside and the folder looks wrong side out-as shown in the photo above. Now your going to quarter fold both sides so that the pockets are folded inside and you now have 4 even pages/pockets and it looks like an accordion, like this:

I started mine by inking all the edges using inks in the color palette of my paper. Now you all you need to do is cut and glue (I used a glue stick) all your paper and embellish as you wish. Tips: I cut the front paper, to be used on the front of the pockets, with an extra 1/2 inch in length to fold over the pocket. I also covered the back 3 sections with some solid card stock to finish the look instead of leaving it white (not shown in any photo)

Here is a link to the blog from Lasting Memories where I got the idea-it'll give you some other ideas

http://lastingmemories.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/08/index.html

(look under August 17th)

I also thought themes like shopping list, monthly receipts, coupons would be good or using as a unique photo album with the pockets for holding mementos.

Hope you enjoy!