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03-10-2009
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Splitcoast Member Company
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HTDT? (3.11.09) Paper Pleating with Amy!
Hi all! Amy will be back later so stay tuned...
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03-10-2009
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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HTDT? (3.11.09) Paper Pleating
Hi everyone! Welcome to another How'd They Do That tutorial. This week, I'm going to show you a quick, very easy trick - paper pleating!
Step 1: To start, cut a couple of strips of paper approximately 1 1/2" wide. Score first at the 1" mark, then at the 1 1/2" mark, then at 2 1/2", then at 3", alternating between adding 1/2" and 1" until you get to the end of your strip.
Step 2: Add a line of adhesive along one edge of your scored strip.
Step 3: Accordian fold your strip. Starting with the left end, first make a mountain fold, then a valley fold, and so on, tucking each 1/2" section behind the 1" sections to form the pleats.
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Step 4: If you need your pleated piece to be longer, do the same thing on a second strip, then tape the two together by adhering two half-inch sections together as shown. (This makes sure the seam ends up tucked behind a pleat where it won't show from the front of the card.)
Step 5: Optional: Lightly sand and/or sponge ink on your pleats to make them stand out a little more.
Step 6: That's it! Your pleated strip is finished and ready for your card. For a more tailored look, adhere some ribbon or trim (or both) along the top edge to cover up the edge, as I did in my sample. For a more shabby look, try machine-stitching your pleat to your card and even distressing the top and bottom edges.
Ready to give paper-pleating a try? Check out this week's What's Up Wednesday Challenge!
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03-10-2009
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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Awesome tutorial, Amy! Love it and can't wait to try it out.  |
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03-10-2009
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Stampin' Fool
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Cute, I'll give to a try in the morning.
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03-10-2009
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clean and krafty
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love it Amy- very fun!
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03-10-2009
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Mad Swapper
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Wow Amy; this is great; thanks for the step-by-step tutorial!!
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03-11-2009
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Stazon Splitcoast
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MArkin for my days off to play.... LOVE these tips and tricks....
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03-11-2009
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Stazon Splitcoast
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this is great! thanks so much!!!
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03-11-2009
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Splitcoast Member Company
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Love it Amy!!! Gorgeous card and a technique I'd never seen before!
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03-11-2009
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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Awesome job Amy!! You ROCK!!
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03-11-2009
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Glitter Guru
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Such a fun idea!! I might give this a go...it's so fresh and original!! Thanks for the idea.
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03-11-2009
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Pearl-ExPert
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Wonderful tutorial, Amy!!! I am SO trying this today!!
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03-11-2009
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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Thanks everyone! I hope you'll have fun with it. It's soooooo easy to do!
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03-11-2009
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Cardstock Collector
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Thank you, Amy
Amy, this looks like a simple technique, and it adds so much to the card!! I loved your tutorial, can't wait to try it!
Love,
Smita
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03-11-2009
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Kookie Creator
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Thanks Amy! It sure makes a classy looking card!
Linda
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03-11-2009
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Embossing Fanatic
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Great tutorial, Amy. I learned this one other time, but you had a couple tips that I think will make it easier (if that's possible)! Thanks so much. And I just love your card. It's adorable!  |
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03-12-2009
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Pearl-ExPert
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Great Tutorial, I will have to try this later today!
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03-13-2009
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Gabfest Goddess
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Amy, great tutorial and gorgeous card!! |
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03-20-2009
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Mad Swapper
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Location: Kansas
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Thanks for the fabulous tutorial Amy; I was surprised how much paper you need to do the paper pleating.
Had to give it a try.
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03-21-2009
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: South Carolina
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Great tutorial, Amy! Easy to understand. I've never tried this, but I'll definitely be trying it soon.
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05-12-2009
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Cardstock Collector
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Wow, TFS! I will try it out tomorrow!
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