Mini File Folder Journal Tutorial Part 1

Part one of a three part series - Making a file folder journal.
Sorry about the lighting as it was a really dark and gloomy day.
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[@skeletalremains3860]

I'm so excited to try this. We are using file folders to make Christmas Junk Journals. You move really fast so hopefully it goes well! This is such a great project.

[@nancybochsler8947]

Oh I love this!! Such a clever way to use up old file folders....love the tabs and the pockets! Gonna have to try this for a travel journal.....lots of pockets to put travel memorabilia in. Thank you so much!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Hi Nancy. Thanks for the lovely comment. A travel journal is a great idea. I would love to see it when you finish.

[@beachthreads]

Excellent! Love this! Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. Going thru my old file folders tomorrow! Thank you! 😃

[@labgirlreed]

Yay! So happy to see this tutorial. :)

[@rosemarylyons6731]

I never realized that you could use an envelope punch board to make tags, or thought to use it to round corners! Great tip, and beautiful journal!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@CANALPARACONOCERADIOS]

Hermoso trabajo. Gracias por compartir.!!!

[@sandral.2828]

This is a very clear and understandable tutorial! I’ll probably need to watch this a couple of times with a lot of pauses but I think I can manage to make this. THANK YOU!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you and have fun!

[@janetstubbington583]

Just discovered your channel and had to subscribe. Watched Large Christmas Journal/Folio and this one and love what you do. Can't stop now ... have a lot of catching up to do. ❣️🇨🇦

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you! Welcome. Glad to have you. Enjoy creating!

[@lauriewelsh8554]

Thank you. I learned a lot from your video.

[@deblyn6360]

What a fun one. Great usage of the env punch.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you! :)

[@lisamorales3914]

Looks like a lot of fun!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

It is! for sure! Cheers

[@lisebedard7247]

Love this project.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you

[@SammiJarrad]

Such a cool use of file folders. Fun journal! Thanks for sharing. 💜💜

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thanks Sammi

[@lizziejohns]

Great way to use old file folders. Thanks.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thanks Lizzie

[@tuthillg]

Great tutorial! Very detailed and thorough and easy to follow. TFS the inspiration!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Gail

[@annettedepete4314]

Great project. Thanks for sharing 😍🌴

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thanks for watching! Welcome

[@ShinyBubbbbles]

This is the easiest to understand tutorial for a file folder journal. I’ve watched so many and always had a hard time following. I’m excited to make one just like this. Thanks!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy making your journal. I'm sure there will be many more once you get started. lol

[@sunsh1ne539]

Such a clear and interesting tutorial! I’m going to start some of these!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you and have some fun!

[@WendyS996]

Nice recreation of the file folder journal by Simple Stories. I like how you covered the spine in yours.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Glad you liked it! I'm sure there are many of us who have done some version of this file folder journal. Enjoy!

[@annalba]

Thank you I wanted to make one of these for ages, I had trouble with the spacing of the tags, I don't think I will have a problem now, Your instructions were clear & precise.

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Thank you Ann, good luck! Enjoy!

[@marjoriewright5808]

awesome video!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SpydersCorner]

Found you through a link over on Ceri the Crafter's KZbin channel, when he was making this little journal. Have subscribed!

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Welcome

[@kathim182]

Hi Darlene, thank you for this tutorial. I think I missed something because when I glued section 1 to section 2, the latter is shorter than section 1. I made the measurements as you indicated - section 1, cut to 4 1/2, make tabs, section 2 cut to 4. With the tabs section 1 is about 1/8" of an inch wider than section 2. I hope that makes sense. Anyway, next one I will cut sections 1 and 3, 1/8" shorter. Thanks again! 🇨🇦😄

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Hi Kathi. Sorry for the confusion. I hope it all worked out for you.

[@2011nschmidt]

Just enjoying this so much! Do u have any suggestions for someone like me who does not have an envelope punch?

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Find an store bought envelope that you like. You could even use one from a birthday card and save it. Open it up and trace it on a piece of cardstock and use as your template to make your own envelopes.

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@Slrutube4me]

does the glue hold up over time? if not how about the double side tape or hot glue..please advise. Great video..excellent teaching! thank you

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

The Fabric Tac glue holds really well. I find the double sided tapes sometimes let's go in places. Have not tried hot glue.

[@francesjohnson3022]

What do you do if you don’t have the envelope cutter to make tabs

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

Trace tabs from on old file folder and cut

[@elisasmalley2779]

Beautiful project but so hard when we have to keep backtracking to get the orientation correct. Not everyone has this challenge, but it would be helpful.

[@MrGAETANO25]

Hi Darlene ,please can you tell me the height of this mini folder journal?

[@DarlenesCreativeStudio]

I believe it is 5"

[@AshleyMintz]

The 1.5" and 2" part is so confusing. :(

[@annheatherton]

I was so confused after the first 5 minutes, I almost stopped watching. Then I finally saw what you were doing with making those notches. Then at 10 minutes, I no longer cared. This project is too complicated for me. Bet it turns out great because you are meticulous.

[@dfollantree1]

Totally agree.