Want a pretty way to organize all of those loose papers laying around?...Here is how ya do it!
Supplies:
- Plain File Folders
- 12x12 Paper (2 sheet per folder)
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Paper Cutter
- Spray Adhesive
- Clear Coat Spray Paint
#2: Fold the 5 inch pieces the long way (the hot dog way!) and set aside.
#3: Lay your front and back pieces printed side down and your file folder on top. Trace the outline of the folder tabs with a pencil and cut around the line, you may have to trim a little off the sides.
#4: Using the 4¼ inch pieces of paper do the same tracing and cutting. From personal experience...make sure you lay the paper the way it should look when it is done, then flip BOTH the paper and the folder over and trace on the back so that you do not end up cutting the tab backward!!!
#5: Starting with the inner tab, use a piece of white paper to cover the area you do not want glued and spray the adhesive onto the folder. Line up your paper, lay it down and smooth from the center outward to prevent air bubbles getting trapped. Repeat on the outer side and then allow to dry for 10-30 minutes.
#6: Spray in the inside of your folded piece of paper and then lay the folder in the crease and press smooth. Let dry
#7: Lightly spray all sides with a clear coat of spray paint. Make sure you do not let the paint puddle or the paper will curl. Start spraying off the page and then move quickly and smoothly over the folder, making sure you stream of paint is off of the folder when you change directions.
There you have it...quick, fun, and unique! I made six of them as a trial but I am excited to get started on some more! Here are all the combos I did on this round.
Fronts |
Backs |
I hope you enjoy this project, thanks for letting me share! Happy weekend all!