Flap Card
by Rose Ann Reynolds
Try this adorable trifold card.
Supplies
- Scoring tool
- 3 1/2" x 11" piece of cardstock
- 3 1/4" x 4" piece of coordinating patterned paper
- 3 1/4" x 4" piece of neutral cardstock for card inside
- Coluzzle™ or other circular cutting system
- Paper cutter
- BasicGrey magnetic snap closures or similar product
- Dimensionals
- Adhesive
- Stamps, ink, additional cardstock and embellishments
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Take the 3½" x 11" piece of card stock, and trim one of the short ends using the most outer channel of the Coluzzle™ circle template.
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Step 2
Trim card stock opposite the curved flap as shown to measure a total length of 10 3/8". (A ruler was used to aid in measuring).
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Step 3
Score card stock at 41/4" and 8 1/2".
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Step 4
Fold at scores, and adhere patterned paper to lower flap. (Faux stitching on the upper flap was added at this point.)
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Step 5
Stamp, color, and mat the main image, then adhere to the center of the top flap using dimensionals or similar product.
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Step 6
Adhere magnetic closures to the back of main image, and the inside base of the card.
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Step 7
Adhere neutral card stock to the inside base to cover the exposed magnet. (One layer is ideal, but here, patterned paper and white card stock were used.)
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Step 8
Finish project using coordinating ribbon and desired embellishments.
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Flap Card. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.
For those wondering SU makes a round scallop punch. It could be used to make this card. Friskar's paper trimmer comes with an orange blade. You can buy a black scoring blades to fit on you regular Friskar paper trimmer.
Thanks,
Maureen
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