Have you ever tried the Collar Fun Fold? It is a really great way to show both sides of Stampin' Up!s beautiful Designer Series Paper (DSP). This fun fold is also great to use on everyday cards you make as well. It is a very versatile fun fold!
Like my last two days of posts, these cards were also inspired by my demo friend, Lori Perez, and her monthly Christmas Card Zoom class. Her classes give me a way to use up some of my extensive selection of Designer Series Paper.
The best hint to give you on this fun fold is to use a pencil and ruler to find the middle of where you want to make your cut, so you know where to stop as you cut inward. I personally don't like using a scoring blade to make my folds, the DSP tends to crack for me. I rather fold the "collar" back by hand and lightly run my fingernail down the fold once I have it where I want it. I use a mini-dimensional to secure the collar tip to the card front after I have the entire piece secured on the Basic White layer and then to the card base.
Another good hint is to stamp your images prior to securing the DSP to the Basic White layer. However you can lay your collar layer on top so you know where to stamp or at least place it for a moment to get an idea.
The decorative tags help to cover up any imperfections in the center cut and collar folding.
Basic instructions for making these cards:
Card 1: Double Poinsettia (upper middle)
Card Base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
Layer of Basic White for the stamping layer 4" x 5-1/4"
Layer of DSP 4" x 5-1/4"
On both 4" ends, draw your pencil line at the 2" mark, then cut 2" in.
Carefully fold the collar back and position it how you like.
Assorted Holiday stamps and punches or dies of your choice
Inks to coordinate with your DSP
Embellish how you like.
Card 2: Pearl necklace and bow (lower left)
Card Base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
Layer of Basic White for the stamping layer 4" x 5-1/4"
Layer of DSP 4" x 5-1/4"
On one of the 4" ends, draw your pencil line at the 2" mark, then cut 2" in.
Carefully fold the collar back and position it how you like.
Assorted Holiday stamps and punches or dies of your choice
Inks to coordinate with your DSP
The bow on this card what heat embossed.
Embellish how you like.
Card 3; Small bow (lower right)
Card Base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
Layer of Basic White for the stamping layer 4" x 5-1/4"
Layer of DSP 4" x 5-1/4"
On one of the 5-1/4" sides, draw your pencil line at the 2-5/8" mark, then cut about 1-1/2" into center.
Carefully fold the collar back and position it how you like.
Assorted Holiday stamps and punches or dies of your choice
Inks to coordinate with your DSP
Embellish how you like.
I like how these turned out, but I think my favorite is the double collar because I love how the poinsettia stamp fit in there so perfectly.
I hope you'll give these a try too. That is what is so wonderful about card making - every card is a work of art and you have an infinite amount of combinations to explore!
Happy crafting!
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