Create This Fun Angled Tri-Fold Card
Stamp with Lorraine・2 minutes read
Lorraine Smith demonstrates how to create an angled fold card using bright colors and showcasing the versatility of the design with different patterns and decorations. The trifold design is made by cutting the card base and designer series paper (DSP) to fit, ensuring a secure closure with glue or heavy-duty adhesive.
Insights
- Lorraine Smith showcases a new angled fold card design using bright colors and the Beautifully Penned DSP, emphasizing creativity in pattern orientation and stamp coordination.
- Detailed instructions on measurements, cutting angles, and decorative elements like stamped images and belly bands provide a comprehensive guide for creating unique and versatile angled fold cards, encouraging experimentation and personalization in card-making.
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Recent questions
How do you create an angled fold card?
To create an angled fold card, start with a 5.5 by 11-inch card base scored at 3 and 3/8 inches and 7 and 5/8 inches. Cut the card diagonally on both sides, with the first cut from the top corner to 1.5 inches and the second cut from the bottom corner to 1 inch. Cover the card with designer series paper (DSP) cut at angles to match the card's edges. Decorate the inside with stamped images and secure the folds together creatively.
What is the Beautifully Penned DSP?
The Beautifully Penned DSP is a black and white patterned paper available for free with Celebrations. It coordinates with the Hand-Penned Petals stamp set and is used to cover the angled fold card, adding a stylish and elegant touch to the design.
How can you decorate the inside of the angled fold card?
The inside of the angled fold card can be decorated with stamped images, such as flowers and leaves from the Colors and Contour stamp set. Adding these stamped images adds interest, color, and a personalized touch to the card's interior.
What options exist for holding the angled fold card closed?
Due to its overlapping design, various options exist for holding the angled fold card closed. Creativity can be used to secure the folds together, whether through belly bands, ribbons, magnets, or other closures, allowing for customization and personalization.
What are some tips for embellishing the angled fold card?
When embellishing the angled fold card, consider using punches, die cuts, sentiments, alcohol markers for coloring, and dimensional dots for added depth. Vary designs with different colors, patterns, embossing, and closures like pearls or dimensional dots to create unique and visually appealing cards.
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