Let’s make a Christmas Folio - part 1- Constructing the Base

Hello! This is part 1 of a series creating a Christmas Folio from a file folder.. I hope you will enjoy following along! In this part we will construct the base and cut out all the pieces for the folio. I will explain how it will all come together.
You can see a Flip Through of a Christmas Folio I created for ‪@thegraphicsfairy‬ a few years ago by clicking the link below. We will be creating this same folio except I will be changing it up a bit with some new papers. I will be using papers from my Christmas digital kits in my Etsy shop.. you can find them at the link below.
You can use any papers and trims you like to create one of your own!
• Christmas Junk Journal...
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You can see Maria's folio in this video below from ‪@jadorelepapier‬
• A Wedding Planner and ...
also... check out Bohemian Crafting for many beautiful folio projects!
/ bohemiancrafting
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you can find me on Instagram and Etsy below.
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my instagram: / rubyandpearl.xo

[@katherinec3463]

Thank you! i like the break-up of lessons so it isn't overwhelming!

[@shawcraft1]

You did a great job explaining the measurements, Heather. This is going to be a fun folio to create.

[@juliemonroe105]

Heather, Can't wait to make one. Ready for part 2

[@tammytoler1519]

You gave excellent instructions! I look forward to hearing your beautiful voice as you lead us into your creative world. Blessings...

[@susanjustice7695]

I have really been enjoying this so far. I have my sample base made and spent the rest of my craft time tea-dying👌 love the color of the folders. Thank you Heather for taking us through the steps so clearly. Have a blessed and beautiful day🧡🍂🤎

[@thatdayintimebysue3551]

Thanks, Heather. A great tutorial. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@mado2116]

Thank you Heather. 😊🥰

[@sharongruener6078]

I got it. I love it. Looking forward to seeing the next step. Good to be with you again. Blessings. xx

[@jmh1943]

Easy to follow.. 👍🏻

[@kathleenannnorato6997]

Not confusing. Jotted down measurements and you explained where they are going easy peasy. On to next step can't wait 😊

[@gm2mx]

Thank you for sharing this step by step instruction. I have wanted to do folios but they looked so complicated. You have made this easy to follow. I am looking forward to construction and decorating.

[@Truthmatters02]

great fun!

[@BarbSweetnam]

This looks to be a very fun project and your explanations are very clear. I look forward to following along. Thanks for sharing this!

[@debbiebaddeley6159]

Not confusing at all, looking forward to making this

[@vintagebaby63]

So very excited that you are sharing this folio and going step by step. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kayhammock]

Hi Heather. This is going to be a fun project. Your instructions are clear to me!!

[@betsyreed2180]

Got my folders stained! Will cut to tonite. This will be a fun project. Thank you

[@mslizzcrafts]

Thank you Heather You made it so much easier to follow❤

[@lesliekenreich9992]

This looks like a fun project-getting my base ready!!!

[@joannewachel2505]

Thank you for giving measurements and providing clear instructions for how to assemble this folio. I have watched several tutorials on this and between the scoreboard and flipping and flopping of the file folder I become totally confused. I think I might be successful with your method and can’t wait to see more.❤. Sending best wishes for a lovely day from California.

[@jeanelliott7491]

Oh I love this series idea!! Thank you!

[@KellyGrahamLloyd]

Thank you!!! Nice n easy to follow! ❤

[@little.golden.crafts702]

I’m excited to make my first folio! I’m usually intimidated by all the steps but your steps were so well explained that I feel pretty confident in this. Thank you so much, I know this video isn’t new but I’m excited to see the next ones.

[@marylenegand5893]

Bonjour et merci beaucoup pour ce tuto très intéressant 🇨🇵🤗🥰

[@e.knight9526]

Love this tutorial!! Thanks so much Heather. Can't wait to try it!

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

I'm finally making one! Getting ahead for the holiday😂

[@petriekaspardlov7787]

Okay, watched the entire series first - just finished completing the base 😊your instructions are perfect 👍🏼

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Heather, I'm so happy you are doing this, I will be making one with you. Can't wait for part 2. TY

[@sherryvanderpool8644]

Can't wait to see what's next you gave excellent instructions

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

Totally clear. Glad That you decided to show this to us. Looking forward to the next video. 💕

[@charlenecundy1690]

This is fabulous!, thank you 🥰

[@MariaPNW]

You are getting me in the mood for the holidays, Heather! Love playing your tutorials while I try to create.

[@cheryltallafuss1886]

Thank you , so very much , Heather for sharing your experience and time creating this for us. It was very easy to follow along. 🤶🎄💕( off to tea stain some file folders )

[@cheriweston2468]

Thank you so much for doing this, Heather. I've had a project idea in my head for so long of just such a design, using a cardboard book mail packaging, but could never formulate it. I think this is precisely the design idea I can use. I'll continue watching and whether it works for my "idea" or not, this is a super share. Thank you, again.

[@PrairieGal04]

You were really easy to follow! Even I could figure it out! Can't wait for the next part.

[@roxangel6271]

Heather I'm so happy you are doing this series again, I absolutely loved it 2 years ago and tried to make the folder and I didn't do to well but tonight I followed you and my folder came out perfect! You really did a great job showing how to create it and I can't wait to start decorating! 💕

[@1085toby]

So glad you are back Heather....hope you are travelling OK...all cut out and ready to decorate...such fun...thank you 💗💗💗

[@shellylaw4]

Thank you Heather! You are so easy to follow. Perfectly imperfect is perfect! 😉 I get caught up in things being just right, so this is wonderful for me to learn to “let it go”!

[@connirusie3600]

I just started this folio tonight. I’m so excited about how it looks even without any decorative papers! Your instructions are so clear!

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

Ok here we go! Looks super easy, can’t wait to get it ready for the next part!

[@susanpratt-nghfaculty9851]

So excited for the next part! Thank you!!!

[@margiesthisthatandbeyond..6694]

I'm new to your channel ..and very inspired.

[@theshabbyhippie]

I love folios, and can't wait to see this all finished!

[@ShinyBubbbbles]

Im excited to make this! Your directions are super duper clear and I enjoyed the part where your voice sped up lol. I thought that was cute!

[@lonaeswickard2353]

Love this video…can’t wait for part 2. My file folder is scored, folded and ready! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@rubyandpearlxo]

Lonae! So glad you are creating one! 💗💗

[@vanessaporter7669]

Heather, this is going to be such fun, so excited to see the papers that you choose! Your instructions are perfect and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@fayesjournalemporium8993]

This is going to be so much fun! I have all my pieces ready and looking forward to the next installment!

[@annettedepete4314]

Yeah Heather this will be a fun project. Thanks so much for doing this folio.💕🌴😍

[@ginette6896]

This is a wonderful project for Christmas. You did a fabulous job explaining it all. That couldn't have been easy. Thank you so much Heather. You are a sweetheart🥰💞💞💞

[@cherylmacedo5521]

Lol. I am following right along with your measure, cut, measure fold instructions..and laughing out loud at your Minnie Mouse, fast forward voice 😂😂🥰 PS and By The Way….NOT CONFUSING AT ALL 🥰

[@angelasweby3991]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this tutorial Heather. Your instructions are really clear. I need to get some file folders now I know what you’re using and then watch all over again. It will be so much fun making this with you. Thanks too for mentioning Bohemian Crafting. I’m off to have a look. 😍💖xx.

[@missygilly9917]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching as you start a file folder (series) Heather! Thank you for putting the template with the measurements on screen, as it made it easier to see! I’ll be watching for the next part. Gilly

[@JournalBreezeYT]

You were perfectly clear and the visuals with measurements on them helped too. I'm going to watch the video of the first one you made and then go for it. Thanks for doing this Heather!

[@jupiterarts_crafts]

Very clear and easy to follow Heather❤ looking forward to the next, papers you’ll put together 😍😍

[@rneustel388]

I guess I better get to dyeing some file folders. I just hope I have the type you’re using. 🤔

[@carriecorbin1502]

So excited to make it. Tfs❤

[@nancypyter1511]

You gave great instructions Heather! This is going to be fun!

[@dorismartinez7307]

Oh boy! This is such a welcomed project to take on. I should be preparing the Thanksgiving tasks. But think I can do this! Off to gather materials Thank you Heather. I love your makes. I really appreciate you doing this for us.❤❤❤

[@cathiespalding2083]

Loving this…can’t wait till next one!

[@petriekaspardlov7787]

What a fun project! Can’t wait to make one 💕

[@kathyesway5971]

I can’t wait to do this. Thanks for the inspiration 🥳

[@cheryllynskey9579]

Thanks Heather - This is going to be a great project. Can't wait for part 2. Your instructions were easy to follow, especially with all the markings on your template. I need to find more file folders!! 💟

[@ginaporter167]

Me: Ohh Heather has a new video!? Also me: completely abandons current project to create a folio 😂 love your vids Heather! Super excited to see the next step👌🏽🤗💜

[@rubyandpearlxo]

Gina you are too cute!! So glad you are going to make one 💗💗 thank you!

[@scrapsofjoybytinat5538]

Great instruction Heather, I am so glad you are doing this series. Yes Eva from Bohemian Crafting is so creative. I love watching her videos she amazes me. Can’t wait for part 2. TFS❤️

[@SamPoole]

Ooo this is a great template for a folio ❤ Can’t wait to see how you decorate it 😁❤️❤️❤️😘

[@MeredithHenning]

This is so fun!! I can't wait to make one of these along with you! Going to coffee stain some file folders and set up my base to be ready for the next video!! So excited for Part 2 TFS xo

[@melodyfisher1512]

Thank you for doing this for us, Heather. I can’t wait for my folders to dry so I can get busy measuring and folding. You are a great teacher! ♥️

[@joannescollectiveco.4240]

💐💖💐💖💐

[@paperbesos]

😉

[@patriciajarvis2225]

"If you guys live where they don't go inches-I am not much of a help to you." lol I know what you mean! (made me giggle...the metric system really hurts my brain)

[@rubyandpearlxo]

Haha!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MichellesPaperObsession]

I’ve watched all the videos in this series ❤ getting ready to make one myself ❤ Love the folio! Journal newbie here, so when you say ‘tea stained’ you mean soak the folders in tea? Won’t that weaken the paper?

[@lenawarelius4195]

So fun😍 what is the measure across the filefilder? I dont have any file folder,but I want to join in😅🙌 so Im tinking of doing the base whit craft sheets 😊🌻🏵🌹🌼🌺

[@michelledonnelly1305]

Well this is so much fun! However, I ran out of manila file folders and found a random orange one. I made front pocket part out of that. Will that be hidden with papers or do I need to find another manila one?

[@rubyandpearlxo]

We will be covering it .. but it will become a pocket so you might see inside so maybe cover the whole thing to use? Glad you are having fun!

[@michelledonnelly1305]

@@rubyandpearlxo Thank you! I will cover the whole thing!!

[@cherylmacedo5521]

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@donnacarraway9182]

Thank you Heather! Very good demonstration!! Can’t wait to work on my own!!💕