Fishing Vest

Create a shaped card for your favorite fisherman!

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut a card base to 5 1/2"x8 1/2". Score at 2 1/8” from each side. Fold the sides in to create a gate fold card.
   
   Optional: emboss the side panels.
   

   

2. Step 2

   To create the v-neck, measure out 3/4" from the fold on each side and make a pencil mark. Measure down 1 1/2" from the corner and make a pencil mark.

   

3. Cut between the two marks on both sides.

   

4. Step 3

   Use a circle punch (2 1/4" punch used here) or circle/oval die to round the back of the collar.

   

5. Step 4

   Use a circle punch (2 1/4" punch used here) or circle/oval die to cut an arm hole on each side of the card, over the fold.

   

6. TIP: Use the first cutout as a template for the second cut, so the holes will be uniform.

   

7. Step 5

   Measure and mark 3/4" up and over from both bottom corners. Cut away the corners from point to point.

   

8. Step 6

   Sponge ink around all the edges of the vest.

   

9. Step 7

   Add pockets to the vest front. The pockets in the sample are 1 1/4" squares with the bottom corners cut away and a 1/4"x1 1/4" strip of cardstock along the top.

   

10. Step 8

    Embellish the card as desired.

    

11. Step 9

    Complete the project.

    

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Fishing Vest. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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