FUN FOLD CARD

I love different types of folds for cards.  This one is unique, easy to mail and simple to make. Let’s get started. Finished card size is 5 1/2 x 4 and will fit into a standard invitation envelope.

Supplies:

Base Cardstock 5 ½” x 11” (vanilla cardstock)

Mustard Cardstock – 3 pieces 1 ½” x 5 ¼”, Oval piece, scrap for sentiment, 5 ¼” Circle

Designer Cardstock – 3 pieces 1 ¼” x 5”, 2 Oval pieces

Vanilla Cardstock – 2 scalloped oval pieces, 1 oval for main image, scrap vanilla for sentiment

Punches:  Modern Label (Stampin Up), Word Window (Stampin Up)

Dies: Nestabilities Ovals, Scalloped Ovals and Foliage

Liquid Pearls

Sentiment Stamp

Main Image Stamp or Digi Stamp

 

Step 1: Score Base Cardstock at 2 7/8”, 4 5/8”; turn paper over and score again at 2 7/8” and 4 5/8”.

 

Step 2: Using a plate, a large nestability circle or compass, draw a half circle on each of the outside edges of the main cardstock and cut with scissors.  Note:  You can use any shape you like, doesn’t have to be a circle. Fold on the score lines.

 From left to right, you will have a valley fold, a mountain fold, another mountain fold and a valley fold.

 

 

Step 3: Draw or die cut another circle that is 5 ¼” diameter out of the mustard cardstock.  Cut the piece in half.

 Step 4:  Collect the mustard and designer paper pieces.  You will cut one of the vanilla scalloped ovals in half, save the other scalloped oval for the main image.  Take the designer cardstock oval and cut it in half. 

Step 5:  For the main image, you will have a large scalloped circle, a smaller mustard oval, a smaller designer paper oval and a smaller vanilla oval for the main image.

Step 6: Stamp your sentiment on vanilla cardstock, punch with Word Window punch.  Punch a modern label from the mustard cardstock.

 

Step 7:  You are ready to assemble the card. 

 

Step 8:  Layer and adhere the pieces as shown in the finished card.

 

Step 9:  Add liquid pearls and allow time to dry. Attach any other embellishments you’d like.  You will not be able to use “chunky” embellishments on the side wings as you won’t be able to fold the card.  If you prefer NOT to fold the card, then embellish to your heart’s content!

 

 

Step 10:  Fold the card to fit in the envelope.  This is a little tricky, this image should help.  Enjoy your beautiful card!

 

 

Here are a couple of examples of the same card using different papers and colors. 

 

The papers and images used for this card are from Teri Hanson –Digizines.  Her new Card Maker kit line is just perfect for printing and using for cards.  She includes wonderful small patterned papers along with a few elements.  You can combine digital and paper to create stunning cards. This is the Bee my Honey kit. You’ll enjoy all the wonderful kits included in the new Card Maker Line.

 

 

This card is created using white cardstock for the base, basic grey papers for the designer papers, nestibilities floral ovals and a digital image from Floppe Latte colored with Copics.