Description

Instructor: Michele
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: $18
Recurring Class: Held monthly on the second Friday.

80s Trapper Keeper Inspired Folio

Get ready for a blast from the past during this month’s Folio Friday as Michele recreates one of the most iconic school supplies of the 1980s—the Trapper Keeper!

Inspired by the colorful binder that helped generations of students organize homework, notes, and treasures, this interactive folio captures all the nostalgic fun while teaching practical paper crafting techniques you’ll use again and again.

Throughout class, Michele will guide you through building a fully functional folio featuring pockets, flaps, fold-out pages, photo mats, and journaling spaces. While the sample celebrates the colorful style of the 80s, the construction techniques you learn can easily be adapted for vacations, school memories, family albums, retreats, birthdays, and countless other themes.

Whether you remember carrying a Trapper Keeper down the school hallway or you’re discovering the style for the first time, this project is guaranteed to bring smiles while expanding your folio-making skills.

Supplies to Bring

Please bring your Basic Class Kit, including:

• Craft Mat
• Favorite Adhesives (Wet and Dry)
• Detail Scissors
• Bone Folder
• Pencil

Required:

• 12-inch Paper Trimmer
• Scoring Board or Scoring Tool

Class Policies

• Registration is required at least 48 hours before class to allow the instructor time to prepare your class kit.
• Cancellations made 72 hours or more before class will receive a store credit.
• Please bring the required supplies listed for your class.
• Class fees are non-refundable.
• Please arrive a few minutes early so class can begin on time.

What You’ll Learn

• Folio construction techniques
• Building interactive pockets and flaps
• Creating photo mats and journaling areas
• Layering patterned papers
• Interactive page assembly
• Techniques you can use on future folio projects

Perfect For

• Folio enthusiasts
• Scrapbookers and memory keepers
• Fans of 1980s nostalgia
• Paper crafters who enjoy interactive projects
• Anyone wanting to learn folio construction techniques
• Crafters looking for a fun, retro-inspired project

Why You’ll Love This Project

• A fun nostalgic design inspired by the classic 1980s Trapper Keeper.
• Learn versatile folio construction techniques that can be used for future projects.
• Create an interactive album filled with pockets, flaps, and photo mats.
• Easily customize the completed folio for school memories, travel, family photos, or special events.
• Leave with a finished folio that’s both functional and fun to share.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 80s Trapper Keeper Folio class?

The 80s Trapper Keeper Folio is a Folio Friday workshop where students create an interactive folio inspired by the iconic Trapper Keeper binders that were popular in the 1980s.

What will I make?

You’ll complete a retro-inspired interactive folio featuring pockets, fold-out pages, flaps, photo mats, and journaling spaces that can be customized for your own memories.

Do I need folio-making experience?

No. Michele provides step-by-step instruction, making this class enjoyable for beginners and experienced paper crafters alike.

What should I bring?

Please bring your Basic Class Kit, along with a 12-inch paper trimmer and a scoring board or scoring tool.

Is the project only for 80s memories?

Not at all! While the sample celebrates the 1980s, the folio construction can easily be adapted for vacations, family photos, school memories, retreats, or any theme you’d like.

What techniques will I learn?

You’ll learn folio construction, interactive page assembly, pocket creation, layering techniques, and album-building skills that can be used in future paper crafting projects.