12 Days of Christmas Gifts - Day 11 - Concertina File

Hi Crafters

Today is another day of crafting with my own design. There are many folders and files out there so I have not invented or designed the basic concept but I did adjust this from instructions that used A3 card to one that can be made from 12 x 12 papers, as this makes it more accessible to most crafters. 
Once you have made the file you can fill it to gift a friend or colleague or to say "Thank You"
Also ideal to keep in the closet as a last minute present 
I have filled these with:
Stationary - pads and notelets
Greeting Cards 
Recipes 
But let your imagination go wild

Day 11 - Concertina File

For This you will need:


2 sheets 12 x 12 papers (preferably double sided) cut 4" off each piece
Fasteners, magnets or Ribbon to secure the file

Piece one 8” x 12”  Forms the base of the folder

Score ½” either side

Turn and score at 4”, 5.5”

Piece 2 cut to 7” wide and 8"long  forms the flap of the folder

Turn and score at  3” and 3.5"

Fold over the side flaps and glue slipping in the top flap from the top of the base to the 3" score line 

Take the 2  x 4" strips and score at every inch along the length fold this mountain and valley style to form the sides of the file

At the bottom of the file the section 4" deep, glue a folded side panel to the folded section on each side of the file. You will now have a concertina file  

Now for the fastening

You can use plastic poppers if you have the tools

Magnets you will need a large heavy duty magnet

A belly band from 2 strips of card joined and decorated 

Or the simplest way is to Glue pretty ribbon to the middle of the back and base, that can be tied to close the file.

Here is one using a belly band 

And here is one using Ribbon

  

As you can see I make them quite often as they are useful for filing and storing all sorts of items.
I have just made one for my sister to store her die-cuts and with the different sections you can categorise the different die-cuts ready for use, a lovely gift for someone just starting out with paper-crafting.

Happy Crafting 
Dee