Tri Shutter Card Inspired by samples worldwide

An easy but WOW card to make! Valerie Stangle 2010 All Rights Reserved

Paper Sizes Base:

One 5-1/2 x 12 piece of cardstock Patterned Paper Sizes, coordinating prints:

Two 1-7/8 x 5-3/8 Four 1-3/8 x 1-7/8 Two 1-3/8 x 3-7/8

Cardstock for images and mats:

Two 2-3/8 x 1-7/8 orange Two 2-1/4 x 1-3/4 white One 2-3/8 x 3-7/8 orange One 2-1/4 x 3-3/4 white

Step 1 Align the 12 side of cardstock at the top fence, left side and score at 2, 4, 8 and 10. (For photography purposes, cardstock in pictures below differs from finished sample)

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Step 2 Insert Scor-Mat. Align the 5-1/2 side of cardstock at the top fence, left side. Along the long edge measure in 1-1/2 and make a slit with a craft knife between the 2 and 10 score marks (8 inches long). Repeat on the other long side. Two slits total.

Step 3 Fold card as illustrated in photo below.

Embellish panels as desired with coordinated patterned paper panels, stamped and matted panels, ribbon, etc.

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Tri-Shutter Cardby Bonnie Szwalkiewicz

Special occasions call for special cards. This one will fit the bill!

Supplies

One 5 1/2" x 12" piece of CardstockScor-Pal or other scoring toolPaper CutterPatterned PaperBone FolderCraft KnifeRulerAdhesive

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

Place 5 x 12" piece of cardstock horizontally in your Scor-Pal.

Score at 2, 4, 8 and 10.

2. Step 2

Turn cardstock a turn.

Along the long edge, measure in 1 .

Make a slit with a craft knife between the score marks at 2 and 10. Repeat on the other long side.

3. Step 3

Fold card as pictured.

4. Step 4

Using card base as a template, trace the section with the T-shaped fold onto patterned paper.

Cut two of this shape.

5. Step 5

Trim 1/16 from all sides of patterned paper.

6. Step 6

Cut 4 pieces of patterned paper 1 3/8 x 1 3/8.

Cut 2 pieces of patterned paper 1 3/8 x 3 7/8.

Cut 1 piece of patterned paper 2 3/8 x 3 7/8.

Dry fit all of the pieces, then adhere to card base.

7. Step 7

Now that the basic Tri-Shutter card is complete, go forth! Embellish & decorate.

If you are interested on how the Fan Fold Flowers were created, check this tutorial.

8. View of the card closed.

Video!

Variations

Start out with a 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of cardstockScore at 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 7" and 8 3/4". Cut your lines horizontally at 1 1/2" and 3 1/2" from the first tothe last score line.You will end up with a card that measures 3 1/2 5.

Fan Fold Flowerby Bonnie Szwalkiewicz

Create these darling embellishments in just a few steps.

Supplies

12" wide Patterned PaperDecorative Edge Punch (here, Scallop Edge Punch from Stampin' Up!)Paper TrimmerAdhesiveCircle Punch

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

Use a scalloped punch to add a border to a 12 strip of patterned paper.

The finished flower will be twice as wide as your paper strip when finished, so cut the stripaccordingly.

Tip: Try experimenting with other edges, too.

2. Step 2

Place patterned paper on the paper trimmer.

Here, the strip measures including the measurement of the scallops.

3. Step 3

Score the scalloped strip between each of the scallops.

Fan fold at each crease.

4. Step 4

Join the patterned paper ends with glue or double sided tape.

Punch or cut a small base piece of card stock to glue the flower to.

5. Step 5

Add glue to the punched base.

6. Step 6

Adhere the fan folded ring to the base, pushing flat to create a flower.

Hold flower in place until dry.

7. Step 7

Fill in the center gap with a button or brad.

8. Here, the center was filled with Tulip white glitter puffy paint. While the paint was still wet, variouscolored seed beads were sprinkled on.

Video!

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