Cut two pieces of stout card, about six inches by eight inches in size, and another piece from thinner card the same size, but cut one of the longer edges as shown in the second sketch. You can cover these with cloth or cretonne, some pretty fancy paper, or wallpaper. When you nave done so, stitch the thin piece which forms the pocket, into place, and then switch the two pieces together with some strong cord. This must be done loosely so that the blotter will open easily and will lie flat on the table when it is open. One or two folds of blotting paper cut to the correct size can be kept in place with a cord or ribbon stitched across the centre. When you have completed it, it will make a nice little present for a friend.

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 584, 9 February 1929, Page 31

Cut two pieces of stout card, about six inches by eight inches in size, and another piece from thinner card the same size, but cut one of the longer edges as shown in the second sketch. You can cover these with cloth or cretonne, some pretty fancy paper, or wallpaper. When you nave done so, stitch the thin piece which forms the pocket, into place, and then switch the two pieces together with some strong cord. This must be done loosely so that the blotter will open easily and will lie flat on the table when it is open. One or two folds of blotting paper cut to the correct size can be kept in place with a cord or ribbon stitched across the centre. When you have completed it, it will make a nice little present for a friend.