Summarize the following:
You need to have the file folders you want to decorate as well as the materials you want to use to decorate them. You need materials large enough to cover the outside of one or both sides of the folder such as wrapping paper, decorative paper, contact paper, or fabric. You can also buy small cut outs, stickers, colorful tape, or other decorative elements that you'd like to add to the outside of your folder to add something extra. There are many different ways you can decorate your file folder. You need to decide where you want to add which elements to your folders. You can cut your materials to cover the inside, where the pop of color is on the larger side of the folder with the tab. You can cover the front of your folder, with a large area of design showing on the outside. You can also cover the entire thing front and back, making it look like a completely different folder than the one you started with.  If you are decorating the folders at work, you might want to think about what type of pattern or look would be most appropriate for the office. If your folders are just going to be in your desk at home, the type of pattern or design doesn't matter as much as long as you like it.

Summary:
Pick your materials. Choose your style.