Modified Tri-Shutter Card

Create a modified Tri-Shutter card with a few scores and cutting lines.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut a 6" x 8" piece of cardstock for the base. On the long side, score at 2", 3", 5" and 6". On the short side, score at 1" and 5".

   

2. Step 2

   On both sides of the center section, use a hobby blade and ruler to cut out the 1” x 4” sections.

   

3. Step 3

   Decorate the panels with patterned paper. For the large side and center panels, cut 1 7/8" x 5 7/8" size pieces (this will cover those extra score lines). For the four small panel sections, cut 7/8" x 7/8" pieces.

   

4. Step 4

   Push the two large side panels towards the back center. Sharpen the scores in the small square panels at the top and bottom. A picture of the front

   

5. and back of the folded card is included.

   

6. Step 5

   Create a 4" x 4" decorative center for the card.

   

7. Step 6

   Attach the decorative center with adhesive (or dimensionals).
   
   Finished card will free stand as shown. To keep card closed, you may want to wrap ribbon around card and tie a bow.
   

   

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Video!

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