How to Make a Paper Wallet

This is my first attempt at a 'crafty' blog/tutorial. I appreciate any comments/suggestions. I saw an article in a magazine about making a paper wallet. It was very cute, but quite complicated. It required a lot of materials, as well. I decided to try to simplify it so that I can do it w/ my afterschool craft class. This is what I came up with.

Materials:

2 pages 12x12 in scrapbook paper (matching papers work best)

1 ruler

1 pencil

scissors

wide, clear package tape

Steps:

1. Lay the scrapbook papers end to end, so that edges are flush together. Tape. You should now have a rectangle that is approximately 12 in x 24 in.

2. Use the ruler to measure 2 inches off one of the long sides of the rectangle. Cut. Your rectangle should now measure approximately 10 in x 24 in.

3. Turn the rectangle face down. Start with one of the short ends. Fold the end up 3 inches. Then fold it back, accordian style. Then take the end (still folded) and fold it forward again, 4 inches.

4. Go to the other short end of the rectangle. Fold it up 6 inches and fold it again (not accordian this time, just over the other fold you just did) 3 inches. This end should go underneath the acccording folded end.

5. You now have two 'pockets' in your wallet: one for money and one for cards. The side edges are still open.

6. Use the package tape to 'laminate' the pockets and the outside of the wallet. Then, use more tape to close up the sides of the wallet. Fold in half, lengthwise, and put it in your pocket/purse!