Time for another fancy fold I think! This one is very simple but quite effective. It can be adapted to fit any occasion from birthday, christening and wedding to Easter or Christmas. Any colours and patterns of paper and card can be used and the embellishments and brads can be adapted to fit your theme.
Cut the double-sided paper to measure 12 x 12cm and use a pencil to mark the centre of each side.
Score from each centre point across the corner using a bone folder. Fold each of the corners on to the centre along the scored lines.
Fold back each point so they touch the edges of the square piece.
Cut a piece of white card to fit inside the base of this folded piece and attach it in place with double-sided tape.
Layer this onto a square of ivory card measuring 10cm square. Cut a piece of navy card to measure 22 x 11cm and fold it in half to form the main card. Attach the layered pieces to the front using double-sided tape.
Use a needle tool to make a hole through the layers at each of the points and attach a flower brad through each one.
Attach a flower die cut, made from the same paper as the folded layer, to the centre of the white card in the folded piece.
Now we need to make the flower for the centre.
Cut a piece of Friendly Plastic to fit over the Daisy Art Mould and place it patterned side down on the mould. Use a heat tool to soften the Friendly Plastic and when it ‘sags’ into the mould, dip your fingers in some cold water and then press the plastic down into the mould. You do not have to fill the shape with Friendly Plastic.
N.B. It is important to dip your fingers in water before touching the softened Friendly Plastic otherwise you will burn your fingers.
Drop the mould with the Friendly Plastic in it into the glass of water for a few seconds, then remove the shape from the mould.
Dry off the daisy with a piece of kitchen paper, then attach it to the centre of the card, over the die cut, using sticky foam pads.
All done! A baby card would look good with some of the baby hands and feet brads as the central piece of this card. There are lots of other Krafty Lady Art Moulds that could be used, some that would make great cards for men.
Fancy buttons and all sorts of things can also be used to form the focal point to this simple card.
Glad you like this fold. I like it as it is quite quick to do and it looks quite pretty.
Just by changing the colours you can achieve a completely different look. Try it in browns, for example, and it's perfect for a card for a fella!
Japanese Lace Paper Set
