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Extra Large and Long Page 4

page to left opens again to the left.

Hey! not only is this page 4 as long as the other folios: about 34 inches long when expanded, but it also took me a long time to get back to cutting the matting for this page. Again, I think I need to make a new cover and spine as this book will not close! The folio below shows all the pages with large photo mats. you can add more pockets if you did not want so many spots for large photos.

To find all my Extra long pages start here: Page 2

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Long Page 4

Again, this page 4 is a folio page that when fully opened is about 34 inches long. I did not open the flaps for this post as I am still rethinking the arrangement and bulk that these large folio pages add to my brag book.

Once I know where I am placing the magnets , I will take photos from start to finish: how satisfying that will be for me!

The photo below is the page fully closed up. The closure is from the paper pad I am using and will have a backing and magnet when finished so that the folio is held closed in the book.

long page for Folio 4 side 2

Long Page Starting To Be Visible

I really love paper and how it just folds, expands and become a 3d object. For this long page 4 , the narrow panel will open to the right.

narrow flap open to right
Extra Large and Long Page 4 starts to open

Folio Expands

The larger space could be used for a photo.

I think I will put some decorative cutting or a quote on this large space as a photo may get scratched on the front page .

This page and every other page in this folio will open to the left. What you are seeing below are two flaps (gold paper) that will open upwards and below are two large pages for photos.

I did not open the flaps for this post but will have finished photos on my last post for the finished product.

left page flips open left
Longer and longer

Large Photo Mats Continue

The page to the left, opens again to the left.

page on left open to the left again
Almost open all the way

The large gold page is a full sized flap that opens up and has space below the flap and on the page below for large photos.We are almost to the end of the opening of this folio.

What Do You think?

page to left opens again to the left.
Extra Large and Long Page 4 open all the way

Well, what do you think? It is an Extra Large and Long Page 4? The last page showing to the left has a pocket. Don’t forget that the back of these pages where seen before each page opened and will hold quote, journaling and photos also.

Yeah! on to the last two pages and then i will put all the magnets in, stick everything down and decide if to redo the cover and spine.

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Grab the Free Folio Now

free Folio page 4 side 2 all flaps open
open all flaps

Folios are multi use pages that I love! and free files are dear to my heart so put them together: Free Folio can’t be beat! See my Halloween Folio. These folio pages can be used as mini albums, an interactive greeting card with photos, or as I am using them here in the wedding brag book.

To grab your free folio, subscribe below and tell me you want free folio page 4 side 1 or side 2. These will be generic and you can customized them yourself.

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For page four I am using two different folio pages one for each side.

Although these folios are the same as my Halloween layout, they will look different as I customize the flaps and envelopes and also may rearrange the order the pages and flap attach to each other.

Free Folio Page 1

Both free Folios files available for page four have lots of flaps and pages and close like a book. When opened all the way the folio is an impressive 30 inches long!

  • Folio page 1 position in Brag Book
    Folio position
  • Folio Page is opposite the double trifold page
    Folio 1 for page 4
  • Folio page closed up
    Folio 1 closes like a book
  • Folio Page 1 closed once
    open once
  • Folio Page 1 flaps closed
    open again
  • Folio page 1 opened up all the way
    flaps open

Since nothing is stuck down, I may still rearrange the flaps and pages to be slightly different from the Halloween Folio. I will only know for sure when I start gluing it all down.

Customize Your Folio

I may add more pockets and tags but in the mean time, the customization done so far is :

  1. With the flap, I use a file from silhouette design store: snapdragon snippets is one of my favourite designers and I used one of her flourishes for the flap.
  2. On the pocket, I use a wedding cake I found on Google for free.The weld technique can be seen here

Free Folio side 2

Like Folio 1, Side two is about 30 inched opened up. Due to the bulk, I may move this page anywhere and swap the layouts with one of the first 3 pages to prevent the brag book becoming too bulky and hence unable to close.

Although this page for side 2 is the same size when opened up, there is slightly more space for photos due to the longer flap. If you wanted even more space,,you could make all the flaps long

Photos of Folio side 2

  • Folio page 2 position in Brag Book
    position in brag book
  • Folio page 4 side 2 all flaps open
    open all flaps
  • Folio 2 flaps closed up
    closed flaps
  • Folio 2 with page close once
    pages closed once
  • folio page with page close twice
    page close twice
  • folio page closed all the way up.
    all closed up

Again, this folio opened all the way out is huge and has a lot of space for photos and journaling.

More Customization for free folio possible

Seems hard to belief that you can add more to this layout but you will be surprised! In the Halloween layout, I used a slotted inset for tags and in this one I may use a file I have been working on that is super interactive! Pulling tabs that make stuff move gets my blood moving!

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I am also going to sell the entire package soon if that is what you are looking for. Note that you can make your entire brag book with just one layout! does not have to be so many different pages like mine.

Keep crafting and I look forward to finishing pages 5 and 6 so that we can get to the really fun stuff of decorating it all.

Here is a quick look at some of my past pages that you can request the file for free when you subscribe.

  1. Page 1
  2. Page 2
  3. Page 3

Regards

Carolyn

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Brag Book 101 Page 5

flap with bird flips up

Last few pages.

Getting to the last few pages and I am wondering if I will need to redo the spine and make it larger? In my research, a number of crafters recommended building the cover and spine last as sometimes the pages take on a life of their own. I totally understand this now as my pages have expanded in scope and bulk.

Looking for the recap for Brag Book 101?

The recently completed page 4 is so bulky pages that one possible solution was to attach it to the inside cover and redo page 4 altogether! That idea lasted only until I found the floating hinge solution from Anne’s paper creations, the technique was in video 12

Love it!

I tried out this floating hinge and the pages open and lie flat! Still, I am limiting the size of these last 2 pages, just to be on the save side.

On To Page 5

Page 5 is back to simplicity. I am using insert Set 4 for Side 1 and one of the accordion layouts for side 2.

The screenshots are below and if you want these files, subscribe below and send me a message and I will send. make sure you tell me which page layout you would like!

Page 5 Side 1 :The gold piece is a pock that will be on the other side of the page it is attached to in the photo. In the photo below, it is the gold that is showing.
Page 5 Side 2 : Accordion folds. I made 4 different files and decided to use the long one on the right

Here are some photos: I am waiting for my magnets to arrive and the mats are attached with paperclips at the moment.

  • left flap is a narrow flap
  • Right flap has the gold pocket that open
  • flap with bird flips up
  • opened all the way
  • Side 2 Accordion Page, first few flaps are narrow
  • Flap is slighter larger when opened once
  • Larger flap again
  • Largest flap fully opened

Next step is to cut all the Halloween images I will use.. For pages 1 to 4,  the images were welded on to the pockets and flaps. For this page I will use tags more than pockets and I am not sure exactly what I will do yet.

Pages six is up next and then I will post the entire flip through of the album.

Carolyn

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Mini Album and Brag Books Paper scrapbook silhouette design store Template

Folio Page 4 :Best Brag Book

Middle Flap of Folio opened

The folio for page 4 side 2 is now all glued together, In this post I will walk you through exactly how this folio opens and mention any changes I made or options for layout.

Recap of Folio

Side 2 of page four is complete: a little final gluing down to be done, but I am OK with that! If you are just getting here and want to see the other pages and templates take a look here:

Use this Folio

  1. The folios can be used in many ways. Side 2 of page 4 can be a stand-alone folio, and so can page 4 side 1.
  2. A lovely mini photo album to give as gifts.
  3. Add your own photos and give as a very elaborate greeting card or
  4. attach as to a page in a brag book: like we are doing here.

This is what it looks like all closed up. You could put a photo here on the cover if you wanted… maybe put a photo mat on top then the photo.

Pages of this Folio

  • Cover for page 4 side 2. The folio is all folded up in the photo below and has a magnetic closure.
  • Next, open it up . The tag “the Witch Night Party ” is a magnetic closure.
  • The large piece front page can also hold a photo if needed folds
  • The cover opens to the left.

Opened Folio up once

  • there is a pocket on the left.I welded on the skull and candles to the pocket. If you would like to try this my post on how to weld items is here.
  • On the right is a flap with a cat tab attached. The cutout pieces are from the scrapbook paper and can be used as spaces to hold notes or small photos.

Opened up twice

The left piece opens and there is a half page with a cutout candelabra, this page could be matted and used for photos or any of the flaps in this insert can be eliminated.

The central panel is a cutout Halloween scene, small tags can be slipped into the cut sections and the oval-shaped moon can be used for a photo… It is not glued down yet (notice the paperclip?) Both candelabra and Halloween scene are cut files from the Silhouette Design store

Let’s open The Folio for the third time

  • The half page on the far left is matted and can be used for photos.
  • Next to this is a page with a flap that has a cat tab attached, this pulls down .
  • For the rest of the pages on the right, the view has not really changed much.

Fully opened Folio: all flaps open

Middle Flap opened

Ok, we are getting to the end of all the flaps and folds…here it is all opened up.

NOTE: it is NOT upside down, it was not 100% glued down and at the very last minute, I changed where i wanted the flaps to be on this last folio page. The template digital files are flexible that way, Changed how the flaps are attached, the number of pages, pockets…each time can be a different look and feel using the same cut files.

My layout when I cut the cardstock was arranged differently, see the post here

Things to note

  • The middle page flips up and the gold “Halloween” cut out file is from Silhouette Design Store.
  • The pocket with skulls (GOLD) can be a flap that folds down instead.
  • The flap on the top has a narrow pocket to hold items.
  • On the right, there are slots for tags that can hold photos…I need to cut the large tags for this.
  • The bottom flap got cut off in the photo…it has a magnetic belly band to hold items.

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Have fun

Carolyn