How to Make a Paper Folder

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Last Updated: August 4, 2021

You will learn how to make a 2 colored folder that you can decorate!

Steps

1
Get 6 pieces of paper.
2
Staple two pieces together, leaving the top unstapled. This will be the folder part.
3
Repeat step #2 with the other two pieces of paper.
4
Fold one piece of construction paper
5
Staple the shorter sides together, leaving the top (longest edge) unstapled. This will be the pocket in the folder.
6
Repeat steps 4 and 5 with the other piece of construction paper.
7
Staple in the "pockets" to both "folders". Make sure the "pockets" openings are facing up.
8
Staple the separate "folders" together on one edge, so it will flip open. Make sure the "pockets" are inside.
9
Decorate your folder! You now have an awesome homemade folder.
10
Finished.

Community Q&A

Question

Will it work if I use cello tape?

Andriy Kuzmenko

Community Answer

Yes, it will work. It's especially good if you want to keep documents inside or other A4 pages because this way they will fit inside.
Question

How can I make my simple folder beautiful?

Community Answer

You could draw on it using bright coloring pens, or you could try sticking on nice things, such as pom poms or springs, or just add bits of patterned paper.
Question

Do I have to use paper or cardstock? Will sugar paper work?

Community Answer

Cardstock is better, but sugar paper could also work.
Question

Can I reduce the amount of staples used?

Community Answer

No, because the folder needs to be secured properly or it won't hold your papers.
Question

How do I make a folder for school work?

Community Answer

You can use a regular folder for this if you want.
Question

Can I use printer paper to make a folder?

Community Answer

I did, and it turned out just fine. It will just be a little thinner than if you used construction paper.
Question

Can I make the folder from Bristol board?

Community Answer

Of course you can; that will make it stronger. It will also look more colorful.

Warnings

This folder won't last forever, so be prepared to make a new one. (Keeping a spare on hand helps).

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Don't use super glue cause if you get it on yourself it's hard to take off.

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Don't use a hot glue gun because it goes everywhere and it's really hot and stings when you get it on yourself.

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Don't staple yourself.

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Article SummaryX

To make a paper folder, start by stapling 2 pieces of paper together along each side except for the top. Then, repeat the process with 2 other pieces of paper. Next, fold 2 pieces of paper in half crosswise, and staple the shorter sides together to make 2 pockets. Finally, staple each pocket to one of the pages you stapled together earlier, and staple those 2 pages together along one edge to finish your folder. For tips on how to customize and decorate your folder, scroll down!

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