Supply List:

• Double-Sided Scrapbook Paper 
• Stickers
• Fabric Pieces
• Needle and Thread
• Buttons
• Twine
• Hot Glue

If you need a quick, cute way to package a little something for Christmas (treats, a gift card, chapstick, hot cocoa packets, or a tiny stocking stuffer), this project is for you. I” ‘m sharing how to make an adorable folded pocket two ways: with double-sided scrapbook paper (super fast!) and with fabric scraps (perfect for crafters who save every cute leftover piece).

You’ll learn the simple “taco fold + diaper fold” method, then how to embellish your pockets with stickers, buttons, baker’s twine, or ribbon for a finished look that feels gift-ready in minutes.

Choosing Your Size: 6×6 vs 8×8

A 6×6 pocket is perfect for small treats, a gift card, chapstick, or a mini hand lotion. An 8×8 pocket gives you more room for bulkier goodies, like a cocoa packet, candy, a small ornament, or a couple of wrapped treats. You can also experiment with 7×7, but my sweet spot starts at 6×6 for the best “useful but still cute” size.

Step-by-Step: Paper Treat Pocket 

Step 1: Start with a square and turn it like a diamond

Place your square paper so it’s sitting like a diamond (point up, point down). This makes the folds easy to line up and keeps the pocket shape crisp.

Step 2: Make the “taco fold”

Fold the bottom point up to the top point to form a triangle. Press the crease well – this is the base fold that starts the pocket shape.

Step 3: Do the “diaper fold” (side fold #1)

Take one side corner and fold it across toward the center, keeping the top edge straight. Bring the point just slightly inside the opposite edge so you don’t have a sharp tip sticking out.

Step 4: Repeat the “diaper fold” (side fold #2)

Fold the other side corner across to mirror the first. You’ll now have a tidy shape that looks a little like a diaper 

Step 5: Create the pocket flap

Gently separate the two front layers and fold the top flap down into place. Use your fingers to “pop” the pocket open – paper naturally holds the shape.

Step 6: Embellish (and optionally secure)

Add a sticker, die-cut, bow, or button to the front. I recommend a tiny dot of hot glue under stickers so they hold up over time. If you want the flap more secure, add a tiny dot of glue under the fold.

Step-by-Step: Fabric Treat Pocket

Step 1: Make your fabric “double-sided”

To turn fabric into a sturdy pocket, place two fabric squares right sides together. Stitch around the edges with a simple straight stitch, leaving a small opening for turning.

You can hand stitch with a basic running stitch,  or zip around quickly with a sewing machine.

Step 2: Turn right side out & press

Turn your stitched square right side out through the opening. Use the end of a paintbrush (gently) to push out corners, then press the square flat with an iron. Close the opening with a small dab of glue – easy and totally fine because it gets hidden in the folds.

Step 3: Fold it the same way as paper

Turn the fabric square into a diamond. Do the taco fold (bottom point to top point), then the two diaper folds, bringing each side point slightly inward so nothing pokes out.

Step 4: Fold down the flap and secure it

Unlike paper, fabric won’t “stay” as easily, so you’ll secure the flap with either:

• One quick stitch through the layers (simple and tidy), or
• A dot of hot glue/fabric glue (fast and effective)

Step 5: Add your finishing detail

This is where fabric pockets shine – add a snowflake, peppermint button, or twine bow. I also shared a fun hack: thread through a button a few times first so it looks stitched, then glue it on for the cutest faux-sewn finish.

Gift Ideas to Put Inside These Pockets

These are perfect for neighbor gifts, coworker treats, stocking stuffers, and those “oh no, they’re coming too!” last-minute situations. Try filling them with a gift card, hot cocoa packet, chocolate-dipped spoon, candy canes, mini hand sanitizer, chapstick, small jewelry, or a tiny ornament.

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