Vertical card
Clue #1… gather your supplies, All measurements in inches.
Colored Card Stock Base:
–   1 @ 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 2-1/2 and 4-1/4
Designer Series Paper A (DSP) :
–   1 @ 5-1/4 TALL x 2-1/4 WIDE, goes on the right side of the score line
Designer Series Paper B (DSP) :
–   1 @ 5-1/4 TALL x 1-1/2 WIDE, goes on the left side of the score line
White/Vanilla: Optional!
– 1 @ 4 x 5-1/4, I used this inside my card when the cardstock is very dark
White/Vanilla: Optional!
You need a die or largish punch.  I am using the next to the largest circle die from the Stylish Shapes Dies.  The outside dimension of that circle is 2-3/4″.  You can use a square and probably a rectangle.  

Die cut through the front panel, after both pieces of DSP are adhered, centering your die on the score line. Center your embellishment in the die cut opening, adhered on the inside of your card.

Other Supplies:
–   Your primary embellishment needs to fit inside the inside of your shape, mostly.-   SCORER, CUTTER, embellishments, punched/die cuts, adhesives, stamps, inks, etc.

Vertical card
Clue #1… gather your supplies, All measurements in inches.

Colored Card Stock base: 
1 piece 4-1/4 x 8-1/2, score at 1/2, 4-1/4, 8. Adhere tear tape on the 2 small sections, near the fold.
1 piece 4-1/4 x 6, score at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Adhere tear tape on the 2 middle sections, see the picture below

Designer Series Paper (DSP) A:
2 pieces  3-1/2 TALL x 4 WIDE, ad here to the front and back on the opposite side from the tear tape

Designer Series Paper (DSP) B:
4 pieces  3/4 TALL x 4 WIDE, adhere as shown below on the opposite side from the tear tape
2 pieces 3/8 TALL x 4 WIDE, adhere as soon above on the opposite side from the tear tape

Remove the tear tape on one side of this piece, fold the side up to the center. Repeat on the other side, forming the cradle.

White/Vanilla Card Stock:
1 piece 3 x 3-1/2  

Other Supplies:  SCORER, CUTTER, embellishments, punched/die cuts, adhesives, stamps, inks, etc.
I suggest you pick a theme for your card front.  Use die cut words and/or images, just about anything will work!!

Carefully remove the tear tape from one side of the card “top” and adhere it to the edge of the “cradle”. Repeat on the other side.

Hope you enjoyed this book cradle card!!

Vertical, portrait card (Make it horizontal by rotating the DSP)
Clue #1… gather your supplies, All measurements in inches.

Colored Card Stock A: 
– Base pieces- 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, cut off 1″, leaving a 5-1/2 x 7-1/2. Score at 3-1/4 and 6-1/2.
Designer Series Paper (DSP) A:
5-1/4 tall x 3-3/4 wide, cut 3/4″ off the right-hand side of the DSP. Fold the card only on the 3-1/4 score. Attach the 3″ piece on the card front. Attach the 3/4″ piece on the right side of the card base. Fold towards the back of the card on the 6-1/2″ fold.
White/Vanilla Card Stock:
5-1/4 x 3 for the inside                                                                                                                                                                        

Other Supplies:  SCORER, CUTTER, embellishments, punched/die cuts, adhesives, stamps, inks, etc.
I suggest you pick a theme for your card front.  Use die cut words and/or images, just about anything will work!! Attach the die cuts, sentiments, etc. on the right side only to create the latch. Any number of die cuts can be used on the front of the card.

Hope you enjoyed this side-latch card!!