Project

Folder Facades

Source: Martha Stewart Living, February 2006

Introduction

Add splashes of color and texture -- as well as more storage space for papers -- to your home office with these fabric-and-ribbon-wrapped accordion folders. Any durable fabric in an eye-pleasing style will do (we opted for linen, woven silk, and woolen tweed). Tie the folders with ribbon or twill tape, available in various colors and widths.

materials

Folder

Ribbon

Tape

Mat board

Fabric

White craft glue

steps

Remove any ties or flaps from folder.
For a small one, cut ribbon long enough to tie around the folder and into a bow; tape its midpoint to the back of the folder. For a large folder, tape a 12-inch-long ribbon to the top of the folder front and another to the back.
Cut mat board 1/4 inch larger than the front of folder on all sides. Cut fabric 1 inch larger than the mat.
Adhere fabric to mat with fusible webbing. Glue fabric-covered mat to folder with white craft glue. Repeat on opposite side.
Weight; dry for at least two hours.