{"id":2494,"date":"2026-02-02T12:54:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/?p=2494"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:56:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:56:50","slug":"my-go-to-cardstock-folio-base-fast-clean-perfect-for-embellishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/my-go-to-cardstock-folio-base-fast-clean-perfect-for-embellishing\/","title":{"rendered":"My Go\u2011To Cardstock Folio Base | Fast, Clean & Perfect for Embellishing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2728 This Small Basic Folio Is Great!<\/b><\/h1>\n

I\u2019m so excited to share this simple, sturdy folio with you today. I decided to film this tutorial separately so future project videos can stay focused on decorating \u2014 and you can always return here anytime you need the basic construction. This little folio uses just three sheets of 8\u20111\/2″ x 11″ cardstock, and it makes a wonderful base for Paper Pumpkin kits, card kits, or any themed embellishments you love.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s clean, it\u2019s quick, and it\u2019s such a fun foundation for creative play.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83e\uddf0 Stampin\u2019 Up! Supplies Used<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  • Basic White cardstock (3 sheets)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Paper trimmer<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bone folder<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Adhesive<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Optional:<\/span><\/i> corner rounder, decorative papers, embellishments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83d\udccf Cutting & Scoring Instructions<\/b><\/h2>\n
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    • \u00a0(2)<\/b> sheets cut to <\/span>9″ x 5\u20111\/2″.\u00a0 <\/b>Score at 4\u20111\/4″<\/b> and 4\u20113\/4″<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • (1)<\/b> sheet cut to <\/span>4\u20111\/2″ x 5\u20111\/2″. <\/b>Score at 1\/2″<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        These three pieces come together quickly to create a crisp, sturdy folio that\u2019s ready for decorating.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udca1 Ideas for Decorating Your Folio<\/b><\/h2>\n

        This base works beautifully with so many themes. A few ideas to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Paper Pumpkin kits<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Birthday themes<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Seasonal kits<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Memory keeping<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Gift card holders<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Mini photo albums<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Encouragement notes<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Teacher gifts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Once you make one, you\u2019ll start imagining all kinds of possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          \ud83c\udfa5 Watch the Tutorial<\/b><\/h2>\n

          I\u2019d love to invite you to watch, subscribe, comment, and share the video below. Your support helps others discover creative ideas like this one \u2014 and it means so much to me.<\/span><\/p>\n

          YouTube video is below.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n