Pretty Pocket Tutorial

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Original Post

CrownBindery says

A few weeks ago, Baggavond posted a link to a video she made using the animoto site... a jewelry design mat!

So I have created one too! It was fun and easy! This is a great little simple pocket idea for using up scrap paper! Below are some simple instructions and you can see pics if you click on this link!!
animoto.com/play/LkJRle7vL0tUX9OdLlS1KQ

Cut a piece of paper into a rectangle. The paper I use is 12" long by 3.5" wide, but dimensions are easily adjusted! Using a glue stick, and starting at the bottom of the longest side, put glue about 8" up from the bottom. Fold the bottom up towards the top (about 3/4 of the way up) and then using a bone folder or your hands, secure each side of the pocket. Allow to dry!

Now you have a cute little pocket to really dress up your small handcrafted items! If your item is really small (like earrings or fancy beads or glass tiles) put them in small ziplock bag and then slide right into the pocket! If your items are sturdy, just slide them in, fold the top over and secure with a sticker! Now just add your extras (thank you notes, coupons, etc), tuck inside your mailer and you are good to go!

You have seen lots of ideas for makes envelopes, this is just a bit simpler and requires minimal cutting.

I use these pockets daily for packaging my binders and journals, but I think making them a bit bigger would work for so many items that are sold on Etsy! I have gotten plenty of good feedback on my packaging... my buyers love when they open up my bubble mailers and peek inside... they find a bit of color, a thank you note and attention to detail that makes them return for more!

For some ideas on how I use them, please also visit my flickr page at www.flickr.com/photos/crownbindery/sets/72157618885243738/

Good luck everyone as you think outside the box for the upcoming holiday season!