Today I received an email from Tracie asking how to add a flap to a lapbook, like the one above. I put together a short tutorial for those who are unsure about how to do this.
The supplies I use are the lapbook (file folder), card stock or 24 weight paper, and packing tape. You can use other kinds of type, but I prefer packing tape for its durability.
I cut a piece of tape about the width of the lapbook when it's closed.
I then attach the lapbook to the tape using about half the height of the tape.
Last, I just place the paper on top of the remainder of the tape and then you're ready to add your minibooks!
Tracie also asked if I ever use construction paper as a flap. I don't use it because I find it to be very flimsy. I choose the weight of my paper after I know what the weight of my minibooks are going to be that I add to the flap. Some lapbook elements, like a pocket, would need a heavier weight paper. You can also cut the center portion of another file folder (once you fold it like a lapbook) out and add that to your lapbook in the same way. This is slightly heavier than the card stock for a little more stability and it is the same length, which looks a little nicer finished.
1 comment:
hey ya-I see you have a nice tutorial here, and I am sure it will bless many. Wouldn't ya love to not have to do all that work for a flap? My pal is going to be launching her new line of lapbook stuff and one of em is a precut lapbook with a flap! Seriously-she listened to a couple suggestions I had about lapbook woes and that was one of them (I tend to make like huge lapbooks with flaps galore so this is a nice alternative). If you are interested, I can come back here and let you know when she has the info on her blog/website. There's another goodie that no one else has that will help store em too. Can ya tell I am excited? LOL
Anyhoo-I saw this and had to respond...I am her unofficial sales lady I guess-but as long as she keeps me supplied with the goods, I will be happy :0)
Have a great weekend-
Sheri
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