From the front, this card looks like your normal, side-opening card. But there’s a little surprise. It’s a little fun fold.
Here’s what it actually looks like when it’s “open.”
What do you think? Cute, right? This is one reason I love Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle so much. I keep finding different ways to use both the dies and the images.
To make the shaped, folded card, I used a piece of Stampin’ Up!’s Daffodil Delight Two-Tone Cardstock measuring 9 x 3 1/4. I folded it in half, giving it a good burnish with the Bone Folder. I then placed the folded cardstock on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and grabbed the second largest balloon die, placing the top of the die just above the fold.
Here’s a picture to show you what I mean.
After die cutting it can be placed on the card front or used as a stand-alone mini card.
The two-tone cardstock works perfectly for this fun fold because it’s a little lighter weight. And, the two-tone lighter side allows you a opportunity to write a message without adding additional white cardstock.
Measurements and Details
- Lost Lagoon cardstock base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
- Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
- Balloon die cut as directed above
- Lost Lagoon cardstock piece stamped with Pretty Peacock ink
- White Baker’s Twine
- Array of Dots (Pretty Peacock) gems
I hope you like this fun fold! And, I hope you can see why I love the Balloon Festoon Bundle so much! Please get in touch if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project. I’m happy to help.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
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