By Noreen Doll.
Knowing how to make a pocket page in a book is very handy if you enjoy keeping a journal.
It allows for you to add keepsakes in a way that they won’t get lost.
Supplies.
Double Sided Tape
Washi Tape
Composition Book or other Journal
How to Make a Pocket Page in a Book.
1. Open the composition book to the page you want to make into a pocket.
2. Fold the top corner on the right hand page down so the side edge is about half way down the page.
Try to make the edge straight across the page. ( I use one of the lines on the page as my guide.)
Crease the fold.
3. On the left hand page, fold the upper left corner down to meet the same line you have done on the right hand page, so the page folds are alike.
4. Open each folded corner and place double sided tape on the edges of the corner that will be against the page.
Fold the corner back down and rub on the edges to adhere.
5. Lay the left page over on the right page.
6. Cut a piece of wash tape that is long enough to reach all the way across the bottom of the page, plus a little more.
7. Lay the wash tape across the entire bottom of the page, overlapping the page so that about half the wash tape is past the bottom edge of the page.
Press the tape to the page.
8. Turn the two folded pages to the left so you are on the back of the right hand page.
Make sure the bottom and side edges of both pages match up.
Fold the rest of the washi tape up over the bottom edge of the page and press down.
Trim the corner of the page if needed.
9. Using the same method, put a piece of washi tape along the side edges to hold them together.
The pocket is finished and both sides can now be embellished with ticket stubs, maps, photos, or whatever coordinates with what your book is about.
If you wish, you can make several of these pockets in your book.
Tips.
If you want to make these pockets sturdier, use 2 pages together for the front of the pocket, and 2 pages for the back of the pocket.
Noreen Doll
Laurie says
This is cool and so easy to do! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing with us at Brag About It!
~Laurie
jonell Harrison says
Ingenious- & so easy! Thanks for sharing this.
Susan - ofeverymoment says
What a practical and helpful idea! We just bought a small journal to give to my son, who is leaving soon for a month long backpacking trip. I think I will make one of these pockets in it, and insert a few notes from us! Pinning this – glad I found it at the Wonderful Wednesday hop!
Trish says
So smart! Such a great idea, thanks for sharing this step by step tutorial with the Creative Inspiration Link Party.
Alli says
Super clever. Thanks for stopping by #HandmadeHangout
Kathleen says
Thank you for bringing this very practical idea to #HomeMattersParty. One of those great ideas I wish I had thought of, wonderful to keep things together with your journal entry.
Kathleen
Heather Hennessee says
Great idea! Thank you for sharing.
Kristy as Giftie Etcetera says
I am going to do this in my planner!
Lindi says
I love this idea! L
Joyce says
I have been decorating my journal lately and I thought it would be nice if it had a pocket. Thanks to your tutorial, I can add a quick pocket to my journal. Thank you for sharing.
Jann Olson says
Love this idea! I am keeping a garden journal and a pocket page would be fun. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says
This is clever. Thanks for posting. Hello from Handmade Hangout.
Sarah J says
Popping over from Monday Motivation =) What a handy little tip!Pinned it to my travelers notebooks board =)
Shantel says
That is so smart and useful Why didn’t I think of doing that ages ago?
Terri Webster Schrandt says
Wow, how easy! I might try this is my bigger notebooks! Thanks for sharing!
Nina Lewis says
This is a fabulous idea!! I love it — and wish I had known this earlier. It is such a helpful tip. Thanks so much for sharing at Grandma Ideas Sharing Time link up.
Cathy says
I love pocket pages so I can stuff all sorts of little things in my journals and memory books. Thank for sharing such a great tutorial with Share It One More Time. Cathy
Ashley says
Very clever! I used to love my notebook that had built in folders but I couldn’t find another that I liked. This is a great solution. Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday link party. I hope you’ll join us again next week! Sharing your post on Twitter!
shonee says
What an awesome idea! Thank you so much for sharing this over at Bewitchin Projects Block Party!! Hope you will join us again this week!!
-Shonee
Anne P says
I love this idea! Easy and creative with the Washi Tape. Thanks for sharing at Roses of Inspiration blog Hop.
Stephanie says
Lovely idea! It would be fun to make a journal for a special friend and fill the pockets with some extra goodies. Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration.
Simple Nature Decor says
Thanks for sharing this pocket page, at my last Fabulous Friday Party, I have been in Italy and just got back and ready to Party again, hope to see you at my party this weekend, starts tonight and goes until next week! Hugs Maria
Elizabeth says
Great idea, and very clear, easy to follow, well presented instructions. Thank you.