Registered: June 21, 2004 Location: Aurora Colorado Posts: 515
Tue, Jun 07, 2005 @ 6:39 AM
Please help. I love this card and want to try it, but I'm not sure how to assemble it once I get it done. Also what size envelope do you use. I did the 5 1/2 by 11 and did the cuts. Then I was ready to attach it to the back paper, but it's too big to fit in the envelope. Thank you for your help
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Registered: July 11, 2004 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 10374
Tue, Jun 07, 2005 @ 7:19 AM
Hi Lynda - I'm so glad you like my card but very sorry about your frustrations. Did you get my e-mail reply last night to your previous question? The detailed directions to the size, structure and assembly of the card by StampTilDawn that I actually used to make my card is found here (see second page of comments): Gallery at Splitcoaststampers I didn't want to make the larger 5 1/2 by 11 accordian card by Amy Celona found here: http://www.ustamp4fun.com/ProjectGallery/accordiancrd.htm but I loved the stamped images, colors and multiple pop-outs, so that's what I incorporated into my smaller sized card, which is 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 when closed (however, the cover does make it slightly larger). For assembly, I used a LOT of industrial strength (sticky strip) tape. As far as the envelope, because this triple pop-out ended up being a little bigger and thicker than a regular card, I just put it in a 6x9 padded envelope with a little packing paper to keep it stationary during mailing. I'm not totally sure, but it sounds like you made a triple popout using 5 1/2 x 11 sheets, which would make a finished card that's 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 when folded, instead of using the 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 sheets that I used. You can always make your own envelope, which is another story! I hope this has helped you at least a little. These projects always have an element of adventure/frustration in them until you figure it all out. Good luck and let me know how you make out. Linda
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