Vellum/Acetate Window Pocket with InsertTutorial Created by Maria Bell
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Materials
6 1/2 x 10 1/2" card stock4 1/4 x 5 3/4" card stock
Shape die or template (e.g., Nestabilites, Coluzzle)4 1/4 x 5 1/2" Vellum or Acetate (or overhead projector sheet)
Double Stick TapeRound Corner Punch
1" circle punch
On the 6 1/2" side of the card stock score at 3 1/2" and 8"
On the 10 1/2" side, score at 1/2"
Cut at the 1/2" score line to the 3 1/2" horizontal score line and removeRepeat the steps to the other side
Leave center flap intact
After cutting off the left and right flaps, snip off the corners of the 1/2" flap at an angle as shown in the picture
Cut a window on the center panel, centered. . .using a shape die or template
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Stamp the 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" vellum or acetate. Decorate as desired
Add double stick tape around the shape
Adhere the vellum or acetate to the center panel
Apply double stick tape to the edge of the 2 1/2" panel. Apply the tape on the inner side of the pocket. The 2 1/2" flap will overlap the 3 1/2" flap when assembling the pocket
(not pictured) Apply double stick tape to the 1/2" flap
Assemble the pocket by first folding the 3 1/2" panel at the score line then fold the 2 1/2" panel at the score line over the 3 1/2" panel and adhere. Fold the 1/2" flap over to seal the
pocket (similar to an envelope)
To the top front opening of the pocket, punch a slot using a 1" circle punchDo not punch the back panel, just the front
Punch the corners of the top side of the 4 1/4 x 5 3/4" card stock. This will be the insert of the pocket. Decorate the insert as desired
Insert the 4 1/4 x 5 3/4" card stock into the pocket
This window pocket was created using vellum
This window pocket was created using acetate. When using acetate, the insert's design shows through the window a lot more clearer
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