DIY Hanging Wall File

 

About 4 years ago I made a giant hanging file folder out of cardboard and fabric. Guess, what? It's still holding together.

 
I needed something similar, but smaller in my living room to hold magazines and books. I took some pieces of cardboard that already had creases in them and put them to good use.

I drew a line 2" from the bottom to be the bottom of the pocket

Using a yard stick, I scored the line with a box cutter and then used the ruler to help fold on the line.

 I did the same to create a crease vertically and then mark some tabs to go into the back piece.

I cut the card board with strong scissors and then taped the bottom of the sides to the bottom of the pocket.

Pocket measurements:
9.75" tall, but my other is 7.75" tall - The folders are a little taller on this new version because I decided not to cut the top of the cardboard and leave it as it was. The taller version hides what's inside, which could be a pro or a con
13" wide
sides are 3" at top and 2" at bottom

 I used spray adhesive to attach the cardboard to the fabric on the main surface and then used hot glue to secure the fold over parts on the back.
 

Once I spaced where the pockets would go, I used a box cutter and scissors to make slits big enough for the tabs to go through. Then I tapes the sides down with packing tape (duct tape would probably be a better choice, though.)

I hot glued on these label holders from Hobby Lobby - they're considered paper embellishments, so they are included in the 50% sale occasionally.

I attached it to the wall using nails in all four corners.

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Fall Porch

Fall finally made it to the front porch!

 I'm also in love with my new wheat wreath that I found at Target!

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving on Monday!

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