Accordion File Purse
Accordion File Purse
Accordion File Purse
Card stock
6 x 11”,6 x 7”, 4 x 10” (2), 4 x 5 ¾” (4), 1 ½ x 11”
Apply glue or tape to 1/3 of the rounded side of the designer paper and
adhere to the 6 x 11” card stock as shown in the picture. Do not apply
glue or tape through out the back of the designer paper when adhering
to the card stock. . .only 1/3.
Starting at the non-rounded side, score the 6 x 11” card stock at 1”, then
score at 5” and 8”
Adhere the strip at the center of the 3” middle section of the 6 x 11”
card stock as shown in the photo. At this time you may adhere the
designer paper completely on to the card stock
Adhere the 3 ½ x 10” designer paper to the 4 x 10” card stock
Repeat this step with the second piece
Adhere the 1” panel of the 6 x 11” card stock to the inner aspect of the
3” panel of the 6 x 7” cardstock to create one piece. This will be your
main piece of the purse
Apply glue or tape to the left and right outer panels of the folded 4 x 10”
card stock
Adhere one side of the 4 z 10” card stock to the back 4” panel of the
main piece
Adhere the other side of the 4 x 10” card stock to the front 4” panel of
the main piece. Repeat the step with the second 4 x10” card stock as
shown in the picture
Punch a slot using the 2” circle punch to the center of all four of the 4 x
5 ¾” card stock
Apply glue or tape to the right and left side of the 4 x 5 ¾” card stock as
shown in the picture
Adhere all four 4 x 5 ¾” card stock to the folds of the accordion folds as
shown in the photo. When adhering the card stock, be sure to squeeze
in the accordion folds so the edge of the card stock are flushed against
the folds.
Apply Velcro to the center edge of the inner aspect of the front 3” flap.
The Velcro will keep your purse closed.