Folded Paper CD/DVD Covers

paper cd covers from magazine pages

Don't want to buy CD/DVD covers to keep them from being scratched? I just came across a simple origami design to make your own. I also discovered that using old magazine pages created really neat looking covers.

According to the Internet the original design came from this website and here is the link to the site's pdf file for folding the cover.
Here is link with detailed pictures on how to fold the paper

Note

I have discovered that the easiest way to fold the paper is to measure 1.75 inches from each end, rather than try to figure out how to divide the paper into fifth widthwise. Keep the paper in portrait orientation (8.5x11") and then fold towards the middle on that mark. For the rest of the folding steps follow the instructions in the links above.

Also, the way the bottom edge is in the original design, with repeated use it would tear. So I have started to fold the bottom edge towards the back/inside side about a ¼ or ½ inch to make it stronger.

If you have problems getting to the pdf file, get it here.

the open folded cover

inserting the flap

closed cover

I have discovered that I can use this design to make any size cover I want. I can make it for business cards, ATCs or even envelopes.

Here is my info to create the various sizes.

Note: finished orientation means that the content fits inside either

portrait: widthwise
landscape: lengthwise

**Paper Folded Covers & Envelopes Sizes Reference Info**
ITEM	CUT PAPER SIZE		LEFT & RIGHT FLAPS	BOTTOM FOLDED IN	FINISHED ORIENTATION	FINISHED SIZE
ITEM	Width	Length	LEFT & RIGHT FLAPS	BOTTOM FOLDED IN	FINISHED ORIENTATION	Width	Length
ATC Cover (landscape)	7.0 inches	7.5 inches	1.50 inches	0.25 inches	landscape	4.0 inches	3.0 inches
ATC Cover (portrait)	5.5 inches	10.0 inches	1.25 inches	0.25 inches	portrait	3.0 inches	4.0 inches

Business Card (landscape)	6.75 inches	6.5 inches	1.50 inches	0.25 inches	landscape	3.75 inches	2.75 inches
Business Card (portrait)	5.0 inches	9.0 inches	1.25 inches	0.25 inches	portrait	2.75 inches	3.75 inches

CD Cover (8.5x11 paper)	8.5 inches	11.0 inches	1.75 inches	0.25 inches	portrait	5.0 inches	5.0 inches
CD Cover (longer paper)	8.5 inches	12.0 inches	1.75 inches	0.50 inches	portrait	5.0 inches	5.0 inches

Envelope (landscape)	10.0 inches	11.0 inches	1.75 inches	0.50 inches	landscape	6.5 inches	4.5 inches
Envelope (portrait)	8.5 inches	13.0 inches	2.00 inches	0.25 inches	portrait	4.5 inches	5.75 inches