Folded Paper Pouch

©Anne Rita Taylor 2016

I made these pouches for each person in my writing group. With a list of words we used as prompts for writing an essay. After writing for 15 minutes, we would read to the group what we wrote - fun!

Supplies:

Arnold Grummer Paper Making Kit

Blender, strainer, sponges, towels

Scissors, bone folder

24 inch ribbon

Rubber stamp for front of Pouch, see my Carving Images for Prints for carving instructions

Journal prompt words: Recognition, Honesty, Routine, Assertive, Productivity, Profound, Silence, Respect, Rebellious, Unique, Legendary, Expansive, Achievement, Harmony, Hope

• Follow instructions in the Arnold Grummer Paper Making Kit
• Cut handmade paper into an 8 inch square
• Fold into triangle using the bone folder; Open and fold into opposite side triangle
• Turn the paper over
• Fold in thirds again using the bone folder to measure: 2 & 5/8 inches

• Open and fold the other way into thirds again; the bone folder makes the creases sharper
• Open and collapse it together 
• Fold in middle parts on opposite sides
• Push it together gently
• Punch hole in one end
• Tie knot on the inside 
• Wrap ribbon around and loop through ribbon to tie another knot outside.

Makes a fun wrapper for a small gift too - a lovely way to use handmade paper!