Thursday, July 9

Tutorial - Upright Diamond Fold


With just a couple of cuts and some clever folds, you have a wonderful Upright Diamond Fold card that is sure to impress the lucky recipient. The front panel can be decorated to suit the theme of your card, or you can go all out with embellishments throughout the entire thing. And, it folds completely flat for postage!


TEMPLATE


1. Place a 12" x 6" piece of card stock horizontally on your score board and score at 4" and 8". Fold along each score line.


2. Place the card stock horizontally on your desk. Measure from the top left hand edge and make a small pencil mark at 2" and 6". Repeat the same measurements along the bottom edge.


3. Score diagonally from the top 2" mark to the bottom 6" mark. 


4. Score diagonally from the top 6" mark to the bottom 2" mark. Fold along both diagonal score lines.


5. Measure and mark the centre of the left hand edge, which will be 3" down from the top.


6. Use a trimmer or craft knife and ruler to cut from the top 2" mark to the centre mark you made in step 5, and again from the bottom 2" mark to the centre mark. Refer to the template above for the correct placement and measurements.


7. Now fold the card to reveal the diamond panel on the front.


8. To decorate, cut pieces of patterned paper to fit the different sections of the card. I have made them slightly smaller so I end up with a narrow white border around each section. Adhere the paper in place with glue or double sided tape. If you prefer, you can stamp a pattern or apply inks and paints to decorate.


9. Don't forget to add a strip to the front section, which is only visible when the card is closed.


10. Decorate with an image, a sentiment and whatever embellishments you desire. Have fun!


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14 comments:

  1. Love this card Beccy, thanks for sharing.

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  2. Very clever fold there Beccy - TFS - nice papers and card!

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  3. Looks great Beccy. Another option for 'U' if you stick to the alphabet for the Month Of Holiday Cards Challenge this year.

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  4. Hi Beccy this is a stunning card. I love that design and the cake looks amazing. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  5. Thanks Beccy - this is a great fold!
    Stay safe
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  6. This is a brilliant idea. Thank you for the picture tutorial, the card looks simple to make but sooo effective. Thank you for sharing.

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  7. Fabulous card and design, I'm so behind on blogging sorry, thank you for the tutorial, love it, hugs, Lori m

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  8. Such a lovely card and your cake image is a perfect fi in the diamond.....TFS

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  9. Neat card and pretty. Thank you for the tutorial.

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  10. Thank you Beccy, love this card.

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