Interactive Farmhouse Tuxedo Pockets & Tags: A Must-Try Tutorial for Albums, Cards & Journals

Hello G45ers!

Interactive elements are one of the best ways to bring your paper crafting projects to life, and today we’re excited to share a fun technique that you can use again and again! Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador Kristine Woods is showing us how to create Interactive Tuxedo Pockets & Tags using the beautiful Farmhouse – Keepsake. These clever pockets are perfect for holding tags, photos, journaling cards, or hidden messages, making them ideal for mini albums, scrapbook layouts, greeting cards, journals, and handmade gifts. Best of all, this versatile design can be recreated with any Graphic 45 paper collection, giving you endless creative possibilities. Follow along with Kristine’s step-by-step tutorial and video guide to craft your own tuxedo pockets and tags.

What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial

• Create interactive tuxedo pockets perfect for mini albums, scrapbook pages, greeting cards, and journals

• Craft decorative handmade tags using Graphic 45 Square Tags and metal dies

• Use the Farmhouse Keepsake Kit to design charming vintage-inspired paper crafts

• Add layered embellishments, ephemera, and die cuts for dimension and visual interest

• Turn simple tags into interactive fold-out journaling cards

• Incorporate chipboard charms, ribbon, and twine for beautiful finishing touches

• Learn the exact measurements and scoring techniques to make tuxedo pockets that perfectly fit Graphic 45 Square Tags

• Follow along with a full video tutorial for easy step-by-step guidance

• Get inspiration for using this technique in Valentine cards, mini albums, scrapbook layouts, and handmade gifts

Farmhouse Tuxedo Pockets & Tags

Tutorial by Kristine Woods

Hello crafty friends. For this month’s brand ambassador project, I am going to share with you how I made tuxedo pockets and tags for the pages in my Farmhouse mini album. These pockets and tags are cute, easy to assemble, and can be used in a variety of projects from mini albums and traditional albums to journals and even as a card. Best of all, they can be made with any of your favorite Graphic 45 paper collections. There is a full video tutorial of this project, but you will also need the measurements below to craft along.

Video Tutorial

Interactive Tuxedo Pockets & Tags Tutorial by Kristine Woods

Graphic 45 Supplies Used

Farmhouse Keepsake Kit with Metal Dies

Square Tags (Black)

Square Tag Metal Die

Let It Bee Keepsake Kit honeycomb die

Graphic 45 Trim (Photogenic Black)

Other Supplies Used

Black cardstock

Silver metallic cardstock or silver embossing powder

Chipboard charms

Twine

Making the Tuxedo Pockets

For the tuxedo pockets, I used black cardstock and scored the piece to perfectly fit my Graphic 45 Square Tags. The cardstock piece measures 11” x 4 ¼”, and is scored at 3 ⅛” and 7 ⅞”. Then, I measured down 3 ⅛” on each side and scored diagonally to the 3 ⅛” score lines. After folding on the score lines, I cut ¾” off the left side to get my pieces to line up in the center.

From the Farmhouse paper, I cut the following pieces (per tag):

1. 4 ½” x 2 ½” (white chicken wire paper)
2. 2 ¼” x 1 ¼” (The Good Life)

1. 2 ⅞” square (yellow plaid paper) and then cut diagonally into two pieces
2. Decorative corners using the metal dies or (1) chicken piece using the metal dies

Decorating the tuxedo pockets is quick and easy. Best of all, you can add as many additional embellishments as you choose!

Making the Tags

To make the tags, you will need the following pieces (per tag):

1. Cardstock piece cut to 1” x 3 ¾” and scored at ½” on the 1” side

1. Cardstock piece cut to 4 ½” x 4 ¼”

1. 4 ½” x 5” piece of red heart/leaf patterned paper with the metal tag die

1. 4 ½” x 5” piece of Farmhouse (b-side) paper with the metal tag die

1. Metallic silver or silver embossed honeycomb die cut piece

1. Cutout from General Store 

1. Ephemera piece from the Ephemera Assortment
2. Chipboard charms and twine

1. 6” length of ribbon

My tags have an extra fold out cardstock piece on the back, turning them into cards. I cut a piece of cardstock to make a hinge and glued the hinge piece to the back right side of the tag. Then, using a 4 ½” x 4 ¼” piece of cardstock, I rounded the corners to match the tag corners and adhered it to the hinge to create an extra panel. 

The back side of the tag is decorated with the b-side from the Farmhouse paper. I left the fold out cardstock piece undecorated for photos or journaling since my tags will be added to a mini album.

For the tag front, I added the red paper as the base layer. Next, I cut the silver honeycomb die cut into two pieces and tucked them behind the black and white General Store image so it would look like chicken wire. I selected one piece from the Ephemera Assortment and layered it in the bottom corner. Topping the tag, I added a simple knotted ribbon with two chipboard charms tied into it that dangle down onto the tag front.

There is a full video tutorial of this project available on YouTube. I hope you will give it a try with the Farmhouse collection, or pick your favorite Graphic 45 collection and craft along! With Valentine’s Day coming up, I think this project would be perfect for Valentine’s cards. If you give the tuxedo pocket tutorial a try, don’t forget to share on social media and tag Graphic 45 so we can see what you make. As always, happy crafting! ~Kristine

P.S. Here’s a sneak peek at the Farmhouse mini album I’m making where I’ll be using my tuxedo pockets and tags.” 

Album Walkthrough

Farmhouse Mini Album Flip Through by Kristine Woods

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Designer Tip:
When creating tuxedo pockets, try experimenting with different Graphic 45 patterned papers for the pocket flaps to mimic the look of a real tuxedo jacket. Dark cardstock paired with patterned paper accents or metallic die cuts can create a striking contrast and make your tags stand out even more. This is also a great way to use paper scraps or leftover ephemera from your favorite Graphic 45 collections.

Kristine’s Tuxedo Pockets & Tags are a fun and versatile way to add interactive elements to your paper crafting projects. Whether you’re creating a mini album, handmade card, journal, or scrapbook page, this technique is sure to add charm, creativity, and a delightful surprise for anyone who opens your project.

Be sure to watch the full video tutorial and craft along using the measurements provided above. If you give this project a try, we would love to see what you create! Share your Graphic 45 projects on social media and tag @Graphic45 so our crafting community can be inspired by your beautiful work.

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Happy Papercrafting!