5 Pocket Card Holder – Papercrafting Playdate 133

I think when you make cards for fun (like we do) it is easy to have a surplus of cards at times. Today’s 5 Pocket Card Holder or Mini Album project creates a holder that fits five cards (or five photos), and is a great way to give a set of cards as a gift. The 5 Pocket Card Holder is an easy project to put together at the last minute too when you need a last minute gift. This simple card holder can also be used as a mini album for showcasing photos and journaling. All the supplies used to make the 5 Pocket Card Holder or Mini Album are listed and linked at the bottom of this post.

Here’s Your Homework 😉

1. Watch the video tutorial Papercrafting Playdate 133 to learn how to create the 5 Pocket Card Holder or Mini Album
2. Download the pdf to use while you are creating.
3. Grab your pattern paper and get started making gifts for friends and family.

Supplies & Directions for 5 Pocket Card Holder

• 1 piece of 12” x 12” DSP or Two-Tone cardstock 
• 5 card bases
  • 3 – 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”
  • 2 – 4-1/4” x 8-1/2”
• 4” x 4” DSP (2)
• 5-1/4” x 4” DSP (3)
• Punched or die cut shapes for greetings (5)

1. Score the 12 x 12 in half at 6”.
2. Turn 90 degrees and score 3-1/2” from both the left and right edges.
3. Cut on the 6” score line to the 3-1/2” score line on both sides.
4. Fold back the corners to meet the 3-1/2” score lines and adhere.
5. Fold in half on the 6” score line, then fold in both flaps on both sides. This creates two pockets on each side. Adhere with liquid glue only along the bottom edge of the pockets.
6. Adhere the two sides of pockets together along the bottom and one side to create a fifth pocket.
7. Create simple one-layer cards by layering the DSP on the card fronts & adding a simple greeting.

Sweet Days of Autumn 5 Pocket Card Holder

A Little Bit Festive 5 Pocket Card Holder

Halloween Spells 5 Pocket Mini Album

Tips for Converting to a 5 Pocket Mini Album

The 5 Pocket Card Holder can be easily converted to a mini album that will showcase 5 or more photos. Instead of making card bases for the pockets, create single layer mattes for your photos. Because of the single layers you are also able to stuff a few extra photos inside the pockets. Print your photos 4″ x 6″, crop as needed, and mount them on cardtsock.

Now it’s your turn to try the 5 Pocket Card Holder and see what YOU find to fill the pockets! I’m excited to see where your creativity leads you!

Product List

Autumn To Remember Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [166500] $24.00	Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161277] $24.00	Sweet Days Of Autumn 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) [166609] $17.00	Autumn To Remember 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166499] $12.00	Sweet Days Of Autumn 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166498] $12.50
Halloween Spells 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166493] $12.50	Halloween Spells 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) [166610] $17.00	Calming Creek Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes [163753] $8.00	Something For Everything Mix & Match Ephemera Pack [163763] $8.00	Labels & Layers Mix & Match Ephemera Pack [163764] $8.00
Fully Flowering Mix & Match Ephemera Pack [163762] $8.00	A Little Bit Festive 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper [164107] $10.00	Christmas Labels Bundle (English) [164101] $46.75	Reindeer Days 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) [166612] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00