The picture here shows what the pocket looks like before the flaps are folded under & adhered to a scrapbook page. It's just a rectangle with 3 scored lines, & then some diagonal cuts are made on the flaps. The square center portion is the only section you will see when the pocket is adhered.To determine the size, I usually measure the width of the booklet/souvenir that'll go inside the pocket and make the center portion a few inches wider than that. The side flaps & bottom flap are made by scoring across the bottom & both sides with a scoring blade in a paper trimmer. If you cut the angles off as I have done in this example, the bulk is removed from underneath & the flaps won't show.
To adhere the pocket to a scrapbook page, fold the three flaps, apply ds tape to the "right side" of all three flaps, then press onto the page.
The height & width of the pocket can be adjusted according to what is contained in the pocket. Ideally, the souvenir should be taller than the pocket, so the item sticks out from the pocket and can be easily pulled out for viewing. The bottom flap can be taller or shorter, so you can make your pocket from scraps if you want. The side flaps really don't need to be as wide as on this pocket - just make sure each flap is at least one-half to one inch wide.
The pocket can be made of cs or heavy-weight paper and can be decorated, journaled upon, or even used as a title block. It also can be a foundation for a photo.
You can make a big pocket to fit an 8 1/2" x 11" booklet, or a mini pocket to fit movie tickets or a baby hospital bracelet - just measure the dimensions first.
There are variations to this pocket. You can also get creative & invent your own style of pocket! Let me know how your scrapbook pocket turns out!
Linda :)
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