This week it was my son's birthday and I had to make him a card and a gift card holder.my son is 26, 😱 how did that happen! He likes architectural design and very monochromatic colour palettes. For his card I went with a strong repeat pattern made from cardstock in various shades of teal. But for his gift card holder I went shades of gray with a fun fold that is very architectural in shape. The fold is called a twist fold and is deceptively easy to achieve. The papers I used to decorate it are from a pack of double-sided pattern papers called Beautiful Gallery . At first glance these might not appear to fit the bill but that's the beauty of double-sided papers!
I introduced a pop of colour by chosing not to use white on this gift card holder. The colour used is called pool party and is a pale turquoise.
The project starts with a piece of cardstock measuring 10.5cm x 29.7cm ( 4¼" x 11") scored diagonally from the top left to bottom right corners. Once folded over score at the center point where the cardstock crosses over. Watch the video below to see how this is achieved.
To decorate cut a piece of pattern paper measuring 10cm x 12.5cm ( 4" x 4½") then mark at 5cm ( 2") and cut diagonally from the mark to the opposite bottom corner. Top tip make sure to check the paper is the side up you want to see uppermost and that the pattern runs true.
Next take a piece of pattern paper measuring 14.4cm x 5cm (2" x 5½") and cut diagonally. If you're using a directional paper you may need to cut 2 pieces.
You're also going to need either another piece of pattern paper or a piece of cardstock to go on the inside. This piece is cut exactly as the front pattern paper above.
The sentiments are from a set called Fabulous Sayings. The foliage pieces are from a die set called Beautiful Motifs. The inside pocket fits a gift card perfectly 👌 or of course you could add a tag or just write your message here.
Next I made another version of this fold following a suggestion made by the lovely Kay on my Facebook live.
To decorate I used the fun Hobby Haven pattern papers and the fun die cut elements included in the packet.
Kay suggested turning the card so that it was in a portrait orientation. So here it is...
It stands very well.
It can still be used as a gift card holder. Although I would suggest using a glue dot to hold it in place securely for delivery.
Here you can see that there is plenty of space to either place further decoration or write your message.
Which layout do you prefer? Landscape? Or portrait? I like both!
A fun fold inspired by a fun fold is thos weeks project! I saw an amazing fold called the Inside Out card by the talented Sam from Mixed Up Crafts. I was inspired to recreate it using metric measurements as Sam works in inches and I don't 😜. Whilst recreating Sam's card I was inspired to create a different version which I'm sharing here. This version is a DL version, I think that you lovely people across the pond call this size and shape a slim line card that fits in a business envelope. To decorate the card I just had the use the oh so cute Woolly Friends bundle. This is a stamp and punch bundle that is an all time favourite for me!
I also used the fun Easter Joy pattern paper to decorate this fun card.
The card starts with 2 pieces of cardstock. The first measuring 20.8cm x 21cm scored at 9.9cm and 19.8cm ( 7⅜" x 8½" scored at 3½" and 7") The second piece should measure 10.9cm x 21cm scored at 9.9cm ( 3 ⅞" x 8½" scored at 3½").
There are so many ways that this unusual, but really rather easy fun fold , can be decorated. My mind is still sparking ideas for it!
Also the card does fold flat for postage which is a bonus 😉
In the video you find not only how the card comes together but also some top tips along the way.
I hope you'll have a go at this fun card that's sure to make both you as the creator and the recipient very happy 😊
Don't you think some card designs just come with the longest names? 🤣 Andoy does the one I'm sharing today! Called a triple diagonal easel card.. what a mouthful 😝 but it's well worth the name for this is a real wow card to make as well as recieve! The samples today are made using 2 different but equally cute critters. The one made during the video below is made using the oh so adorable Woolly Friends stamp and punch bundle.
This oh so cute card starts with a piece of cardstock measuring 21cm x 19.8cm scored at 9.9cm. This creates a tall narrow card that fits into a DL envelope.
Next cut up one side of your cardbase , making sure that the 21cm edge is to the top of your trimmer, at 7cm and 14cm up to the scoreline. This creates 3 flaps on the card front.
Then score each flap diagonally from the top right corner to the center scoreline of the card base.
Then decorate as desired. As you watch the video below you will see that the 3rd woolly friend is a different colour! Whilst on the Facebook live I couldn't decide but have since changed my woolly friend from lemon lolly yellow to Shy Shamrock green 😜 which do you prefer?
The next sample I'm sharing today is made exactly the same way but this time with the fun Turtle-y Cute pattern papers.
The card is made with the US imperial measurements. Start with a piece of cardstock measuring 8¼" x 7½" scored at 3¾".
The cuts are made at 2¾" and 5½". They are scored in exactly the same manner as for the metric version.
This version is decorated entirely using the pattern papers. All the characters and embellishments are fussy cut from the same sheet of paper!
Here is the video showing how the card is made.
So which do you prefer the stamp and cut woolly Friends version or the fussy cut Turtle-y Cute one?
A fun fold card using fun stamps is such a fun way to spend time! It's also a good way to get inspiration to carry forward with other bits from your stash. This is exactly what happened with the projects shared here today! It started with a fun fold card for a class that then inspired me to switch it up and create a totally different fun fold card! First I made the new fold using the Hobby Haven pattern papers.
These fun papers are filled with fun images and 2 sheets of die cut elements making projects super easy to achieve!
The card starts out with a standard book opening A6 card base. ( cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 21cm scored at 10.5cm) .
You're going to the cut a piece of pattern paper measuring 14.4cm x 20cm. ( make sure to have the pattern going in the right direction 😉). Now keeping the folded edge at the top, you then need to mark a line at 2cm up from the bottom open edge . Next cut from the fold down to the pencil line at 2.5cm in on both the right and left side through both layers of paper.
Now score at 2cm and 4cm in the center are between the cut lines as shown below. The scorelines should go through both layers of the paper but if they don't just turn the paper over and repeat the scoring. The scorelines are folded as a mountain then a valley on both sides.
The front of the card is decorated using pieces from the paper pack as well as the coordinating Creative Haven bundle.
The papers cover all sorts of activities that are sure to bring you peace and tranquility as well as creativity.
The fold is based off a center stepper card so you could call it an alternative stepper fold card.
To decorate the front of this card I have used a wobble to add even more fun to the card.
This piece of these stunning papers has beautiful holographic splashes over it and a watercolour wash effect with a gorgeous pink, blue and purple colour palette.
The cute characters are just adorable don't you agree?
Want to know how to make the card then watch this video...
I hope you enjoy the card tutorial and will give this alternative stepper card a go yourself. 😀
Do you ever wish that you could think of a shorter name for something? Well that's exactly the problem I have with the card that I'm sharing today! Made using the beautiful Floral Charm pattern papers this fun fold isn't a difficult as the long name would suggest 😉 Called a center diamond pop out card it really is a fun easy one to create!
The pretty Floral Charm papers coordinate with the Charming Day stamps and Charming Day dies . I have used these to decorate my card. Now these stamps and dies are currently on the last chance list here in the UK so if they float your boat don't wait check them out now !
The card starts with a piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 28cm scored at 8cm, 14cm and 20cm. Next mark with a pencil at 11cm and 17cm top and bottom. Then score diagonally from the top left mark to the bottom right mark. Now score diagonally again from the top right mark to the bottom left mark.
For those using US letter size cardstock the measurements are 5½" x 11" scored at 3", 5½" and 8". Mark at 4¼" and 6¾" top and bottom and score as described above.
The piece should look like this..
The center pop out mechanism is made using a piece of cardstock measuring 1.5cm x 6cm scored at 1cm, 2cm, 4cm and 5cm. ( ⅝" x 2¼" scored at ⅜", ¾", 1½" and 1⅞")
The card folds flat for posting and gives you space to decorate on the front.
And the back becomes the place to write your personal message.
Watching the video below shows how the card comes together and includes tips for decorating the card.
