Whew what a long title!
Sometimes its hard to put an aptly named title together for a project or my talent at this is minimal, but what IS important is that we share right? Right!
And today I'd like to share this idea for a card with you because I think its a terrifically fun design that you could use again and again and get a "wow" reaction every time! And believe it or not, it folds into a 5 x 7 in. envelope {hurray!}...which is good for postal rates :)
INSTRUCTIONS
I followed the following instructions for cutting and folding....
Create the card body:
CUT 6 x 11-3/4 in cardstock {minimum 80lb cardstock to support weight}
SCORE 3-1/4; 5; 6-3/4; and 8-1/2 inch marks
FOLD valley; mountain; mountain; valley respectively [creates a central panel which sticks out]
Decorate each of the two flanking back panels with co-ordinating patterened paper and the central panel. [ I used patterned paper cut to 1/8 in. less than each panel]
Create the main card front:
4 x 5 in cardstock
3-1/2 x 4-5/8 mat
4-1/8 x 3-1/4 mat [ for focal design such as wreath ]
*Add your focal design such as the wreath, and attach to the central panel of the card body.
DO make a fabulous focal point!! 3D is best in my opinion. Show off some bling or go for the natural look as I did. This card design is also handy for using scrap materials.
My tips to share for creating added dimension when using a punch to create foliage are:
- 'patterned paper' [ see white polka-dot on green cardstock],
- combine different foliage types [ see the deep green branch at top of wreath ]
- use one colour but a variety of shades [light and dark greens]
- try something different [ i distressed white cardstock with brown ink before punching mini-branch]
Please visit......
The wreath design is not an original of mine but "my version". To see where I found the idea please visit Mariannes Papir Blog and see her wonderful projects!
Hurry and mail out your cards !!
Happy Holidays :)
Sometimes its hard to put an aptly named title together for a project or my talent at this is minimal, but what IS important is that we share right? Right!
And today I'd like to share this idea for a card with you because I think its a terrifically fun design that you could use again and again and get a "wow" reaction every time! And believe it or not, it folds into a 5 x 7 in. envelope {hurray!}...which is good for postal rates :)
I followed the following instructions for cutting and folding....
Create the card body:
CUT 6 x 11-3/4 in cardstock {minimum 80lb cardstock to support weight}
SCORE 3-1/4; 5; 6-3/4; and 8-1/2 inch marks
FOLD valley; mountain; mountain; valley respectively [creates a central panel which sticks out]
Decorate each of the two flanking back panels with co-ordinating patterened paper and the central panel. [ I used patterned paper cut to 1/8 in. less than each panel]
Create the main card front:
4 x 5 in cardstock
3-1/2 x 4-5/8 mat
4-1/8 x 3-1/4 mat [ for focal design such as wreath ]
*Add your focal design such as the wreath, and attach to the central panel of the card body.
DO make a fabulous focal point!! 3D is best in my opinion. Show off some bling or go for the natural look as I did. This card design is also handy for using scrap materials.
My tips to share for creating added dimension when using a punch to create foliage are:
- 'patterned paper' [ see white polka-dot on green cardstock],
- combine different foliage types [ see the deep green branch at top of wreath ]
- use one colour but a variety of shades [light and dark greens]
- try something different [ i distressed white cardstock with brown ink before punching mini-branch]
Please visit......
The wreath design is not an original of mine but "my version". To see where I found the idea please visit Mariannes Papir Blog and see her wonderful projects!
Hurry and mail out your cards !!
Happy Holidays :)
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