[header] How to make a file folder [title] Buy your materials. [step] There are many different types of materials you can use to make your folder. You can use paper, paper stock, cardstock, or cardboard.
[header] How to make a file folder [title] Buy your materials. [step] There are many different types of materials you can use to make your folder. You can use paper, paper stock, cardstock, or cardboard.
The more you design your folder, the better you will be at creating it. The following are some of the most popular types of materials : [substeps] Templates: for business journals, these templates are important as they will help you create perfectly straight lines. Paper will make your folder feel clean and printable. Cardstock will make your folder look blocky and bulky. [substeps] You can use construction paper, printed paper, or even paper from a stationery store. Craft store paper is your best bet for filling in empty space. You can find many different patterns and designs of these materials in craft and hobby stores. Most documents stored in file folders are 8 1/2 by 11 inches, so make sure you buy pieces that are at least two inches larger on each side.