Thanks everyone for all of the interest in making the set of note cards & portfolio that I designed for Paper Crafts magazine way back in February of 2005. It is still one of my favorite projects because it is so versatile, it's easy to make with supplies you already have on hand, and it makes a great gift.
I created a template for the portfolio based on one that I had from PSX - I just kept tweaking the dimensions until I had one that was big enough for 6 cards and 6 lined envelopes, plus little pockets with embellishments and sentiments for the cards.
I scanned in my well-worn cardstock template and added some dimensions - this is sized to print on a 8 1/2" x 12" piece of cardstock. I think most printers will allow you to set the paper size to 8 1/2" x 12" and then this should print to the exact size you need - simply cut out and you will have your own template. Please note that the finished size of the template is 11 1/2" wide by 8 1/2" tall. I tested it out on my printer and it worked fine.
You can download the pattern for the portfolio here: Download note_card_portfolio.jpg
I created my set using three coordinating patterned papers (the ones in the photo are Anna Griffin) - and here is the best part - you can decorate the front of all 6 note cards and line all 6 envelopes using just three sheets of patterned paper! You will need one extra sheet to line the inside of the portfolio and to decorate the cover.
I created a diagram of how to cut the paper which you can download here: Download Note Card Paper Guide
You can see a couple of variations in this post. Here are a few more photos which show some of the details in this set, as well as some possibilities for decorating the note cards. I kept the design simple with the idea that the recipient would be the one adding the finishing touches of a sentiment and embellishment.
I'd love to see your finished projects - send me an email or post a link here when you're done. Have a great day everyone!
Thank you so much for sharing the instructions. I just love how you have the glassine envelopes inside holding the sentiments and embellishments.
Alicia
Posted by: Alicia | October 20, 2008 at 07:31 PM
Thank you thank you thank you~ :)
My friends will be seeing these this holiday season! Wonderful of you to share, and thank you so much for e-mailing me to let me know it was up on your blog. :)
Kirsti
Posted by: Kirsti | October 20, 2008 at 11:47 PM
The green you used on this set is just the BEST! Love that you used those cute flowers for the accents.
Posted by: Linda Beeson | October 21, 2008 at 12:16 PM
This project is timeless Alice. I think it will still be just as beautiful in 20 more years. So nice of you to provide the downloads too.
Posted by: Kathleen | October 21, 2008 at 06:38 PM
Hi Alice!! finally found your blog again. And my oh my you have been busy!
xo jen
Posted by: Jennifer Strano | October 22, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Ahhhh, so gorgeous Alice! Just love the colors and the whole concept. Wouldn't these make great gifts? Thanks for the download...you'll have to tell me how you do that. Sue
Posted by: Susan Neal | October 22, 2008 at 07:09 PM
All your projects are awesome!!!! Love them all.
God bless
Giovana
Posted by: Giovana | October 29, 2008 at 03:50 PM
Tried to download the note card paper guide but got nothing. Can you help?
Thank you,
Kris
Posted by: kris | April 08, 2012 at 03:15 AM
not sure what is going on... but I have re-linked the file... hope that helps!
Posted by: Alice Golden | April 08, 2012 at 10:08 PM