Hi Stampers!
Seems like time is flying by! September is behind us, and here it is October! This is week 5 of Stamp Happy Holidays 2025! Can you believe it? It is time to get serious about those holiday projects! Do you need some inspiration for your holiday projects? Maybe you just need a little encouragement to continue your projects, or maybe you are looking for a project idea. Well, that is why Stamp Happy Holidays is here! If you have not seen the previous four posts along with the accompanied videos, check them out. Project idea will continue through mid-December! Today’s project is a card technique that uses strips of patterned paper! Yes, you can use your scraps! The card is called a Chevron Card. It is so easy to make, and as always you can create this card for any holiday or occasion. Let’s take a peek at the sample cards:
 |
VIDEO
USE YOUR SCRAPS TO CREATE A HOLIDAY CHEVRON CARD
WHAT YOU NEED
* Card Base - A-2 size -8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored at 4 1/4” or 11” x 4 1/4” scored at 5 1/2”
* Mat Layer - Patterned paper or cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”
* Patterned Paper Strips - cut 5 strips at 2 1/2” x 1” be sure you like both sides of the paper
* Inside Panel -white or light color cardstock - 5 1/4” x 4”
* Stamps, inks, dies, embellishments, adhesive, etc, to complete your card
WHAT TO DO
* Prepare your card base, cut layers, and cut paper strips.
* Complete inside panel
* Complete focal panel, greeting , etc. If dry embossing may layer do that now
* Prepare strips - Divide strips into two groups, one group of 3 and one group of two. For each strip in the group of 3, bring upper right corner over to the left side diagonally, crease fold with bone folder. Turn strip counter clockwise (to the left) so the bottom is now at the top. Once again bring the upper right hand corner to the left side of the strip. Crease fold with bone folder. Repeat this process for the other two strips. Prepare the other two strips. These strips are folded the opposite direction. Fold the upper left corner over toward the right side. Crease the fold with the bone folder. Turn counter clockwise so the bottom of the strip is at the top. Fold the left corner over toward the right side, crease fold with bone folder. Repeat for remaining strip. Keep your strips in their groups.
* Adhere strips to mat layer. With the mat layer in portrait orientation, take a strip from the group of 3. Place the edge of one of the folds flush with the upper left edge of the mat. The strip should be pointing diagonally down. Next take a strip from the group of two and line up the edge of the fold with the edge of the strip above. Repeat this process with the remaining strips. This will create a chevron or zigzag pattern.
* Adhere this panel to the card front. NOTE - the card is created the same way whether you want it in portrait or landscape orientation. Be sure to orient your mat layer correctly especially if it is directional patterned paper or embossed directionally.
* Add any focal images, sentiments, and embellishments to finish the card.
TIPS
* This technique works best with double sided patterned papers.
* All 5 strips can have the same design facing up for folding or use one design facing up for 3 strips, and the design on the other side facing up for the remaining two strips. You can also use strips with all different designs, but the color scheme being the same, or different colors with the same pattern on each. Experiment a bit and see what looks best for your papers, focal images, etc.
* Remember this card can be made in portrait orientation landscape orientation, and the strips will be attached the same way for both orientations.
* I prefer to start my chevron along the upper left corner of the mat layer. You can also start it more toward the center of the mat layer. To start the chevron at the upper right corner fold 3 strips from the left corner to the right side of the strip, and 2 strips from upper right corner to left side of strip.
* If you do not like the folded triangles sticking up on the card, use a dot of glue or a glue dot to anchor them down.
NOTE: I use mostly Stampin’ Up! products, some are retired, and noted as such. Products from other companies are noted as such. Cards and other projects are presented for inspiration. I list supplies I use as a reference only. I encourage you to use supplies you have on hand to create your own versions of the cards and projects.
HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN CHEVRON CARD
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Basic Black, Basic White, Pimpkin Pie, Parakeet Party (retired)
* Patterned Paper - Hey Pumpkin ( Doodlebug Designs)
* Embossing Folder - So Swirly (retired)
* Stamps - Cutest Halloween, Clever Cats (both retired)
* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Parakeet Party (retired)
* Embellishments - Simple Vintage Glower Shoppe Glossy Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)
* Adhesive, dimensionals
THANKSGIVING TURKEY CHEVRON CARD
* Cardstock - Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake
* Patterned Paper - Timeless Plaid
* Embossing Folder - (retired)
* Stamps - Day of Thanks
* Ink - Cajun Craze
* Dies - Stylish Shapes
* Embellishments - Simple Vintage Flower Shoppe Glossy Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)
* Adhesive, dimensionals
SUPPLIES I USED
THINKING OF YOU AT CHRISTMAS CHEVRON CARD
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock- Old Olive Basic Beige
* Patterned Paper - (retired)
* Embossing Folder - Woodgrain (retired)
* Stamps - Essential Sentiments (Waffle Flower)
* Ink - Old Olive
* Dies - Nested Essentials
* Embellishments - gold pearls (retired)
* Adhesive and dimensionals
VIDEO CARD
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS CHEVRON CARD
* Cardstock - Cherry Cobbler, Basic White
* Patterned Paper - (retired)
* Stamps - Alpine Adventure, Brightest Glow (both retired)
* Ink - Garden Green
* Dies - Stitched Rectangles (retired)
* Embellishments - Gold Snowflakes, Gold Pearls (both retired)
* Adhesive and dimensionals
There you have it, the Chevron Card. I think it is a very versatile technique. I like that I can use scraps to create the chevron! I think it is a great way to add a little more color and character to the card. I hope you give the Chevron Card a try!
CHEVRON CARDS
Just a quick note on some special posts and videos that will be coming up:
* This Saturday, October 4, 2025 is World Card Making Day. I will be sharing a quick card layout that we can all make while share a little time together creating.
* Next Tuesday October 7, and on Tuesday October 14 I will present two special Stamp Happy Halloween videos. The projects in these videos are designed specifically for Halloween, but can be modified for any holiday or occasion.
* Stamp Happy Holidays posts and videos will continue to post on Thursdays.
Thanks for stopping by today. Until next time. . .
Stamp Happy!
Kim
No comments:
Post a Comment