Today we are going to create a Joy Fold Card. This is one of my go to fun folds . I can usually funds scraps of patterned paper to use for the panels. The card is easy to create, and is a nice break from the usual A2 card. The card base measures and is scored a bit differently from a standard A2 base, and there is a smaller card that provides the focal point for the card front. If you happen to have larger scraps of cardstock it might be possible to use them for the small card. Let’s take a look at today’s sample cards:
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CARD LAYOUT # 2625 (JOY GOLD CARD)
WHAT YOU NEED
* Cardstock for card base, small card, and panels for small card (see chart above for measurements)
* Patterned paper for inside card and front card panel (see measurements above)
* Stamps, dies, inks, adhesive, etc.
WHAT TO DO
* Cut out the card base, small card, and cardstock panels. Score and fold card base and small card. Go over folds with bone folder.
* Cut out patterned paper pieces. Adhere to inside of card and front of card.
* Create focal piece on one of cardstock panels. This will go centered on the front of the small card.
* Stamp a message or images on other cardstock panel. This will go in the inside of the small card.
* Adhere the panels to the small card - Remember the small card will open from left to right.
* Adhere small card to card base. Put adhesive on back side of small card Open card base, center small card on inside of card base, and adhere. Open up small card. Close card base flap over, then fold small card front over that panel.
* Add any embellishments you might like.
SOFT SUMMER BIRTHDAY
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(Patterned paper - Scrapbook.com; All other supplies Stampin’ Up!)
NOTE - I am not affiliated with nor do I receive compensation from any company, manufacturer, or other entity. I provide links to products used for the video card as a reference.
TODAY’S CARDS
The Joy Fold Card is one I keep in my folder of “Classic Card Folds.” Each of these card folds is tried and true; like Z Folds and Gate Folds! Like the Z Folds and Gate Folds, the Joy Fold card can be created in a portrait orientation, the dimensions of the small card can be altered to your liking. Turn the card 180 degrees and the small card will open from the right as opposed to the left. The Joy Fold Card is a classic, can help use up scraps, can be created in different orientations, and can be altered to fit your needs! What more could you ask for? Why not give this card fold a try?
Thank you so much for stopping by today. Until next time. . .
Last week my card layout featured a gate fold card. This week the card layout is identical to last week’s, but the inside of today’s card is totally different! Today’s card is one of my favorite fun folds. It is one that always impresses the recipient no matter how many times they have seen the fold. Today we’ll build on the gate fold by adding a mechanism inside. This turns the gate fold card into a shutter card. Let’s take a look at the sample cards:
I absolutely love this fun fold. I promise, it is easy to create. The inner workings of the card require several steps, but none of the steps are difficult. After you create one or two of the cards a lot of the steps will just come naturally. In the “What To Do”section, I have tried to include as many tips I could think of, and I covered some in the video. So let’s give this a try! I promise it is worth it.
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LAYOUT # 2613
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WHAT YOU NEED
* Cardstock
- card base cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” score at 2 1/8” and 6 3/8” on 8 1/2” side (or 2 1/8” on each end)
- inside panel - cut at 3” x 5 1/2”
- mechanism - cut 2 at 4” x 3 1/2” score along 4” side at 3 1/2”
- one piece of white or light colored cardstock at 2 3/4” square
- white or light colored cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” for back panel (optional)
- cardstock for focal panel , focal image, etc.
* Patterned Paper
- front panels - cut 2 at 5 1/4” x 1 7/8”
- inside panel cut at 5 1/4” x 2 3/4”
* Die or punch for window - diameter or width about 2 1/2” (I used 2 1/2” and 2 5/8” circle dies)
* Dimensionals or foam tape
* Strong adhesive for mechanism tabs - tear n tape, red tape, Stampin’ Seal +, etc. Liquid glue will work just give it a little time to dry before opening and closing the card
* Tools - ruler, pencil, scissors
* Stamps, inks, embellishments, and other supplies needed to finish your card.
WHAT TO DO
* Cut and score cardstock, cut patterned paper, cut or die cut pieces for focal piece.
* Construct the mechanism pieces - find the center point of the pieces
1. Place one of the mechanism in the trimmer with the 4” side at the top and the score line to the left, move it to the 2” mark. Close the trimmer arm, place the pencil in the cutting slot and make a mark and inch or so long somewhere close to the middle.
2.Turn the cardstock so the 3 1/2” side is at the top of the trimmer with the score line at the top. Slide the cardstock over to the 1 3/4” mark, close the arm, and mark with a pencil as for the 4” side - where the two lines meet is the center point.
3. Using the scored side of the piece as the top, use a ruler to draw a diagonal line from the center point to the bottom left corner and another line from the center point to the lower right corner.
4. Use scissors and cut along the lines to remove a wedge from the piece.
5. Repeat the process for the second piece or simply use the constructed one as a template and trace the area to cut out, then use the scissors and remove the wedge.
6. Blunt the points - just cut the pointed tips of the pieces. I put one on top of the other and cut both at the same time. Just snip off a 1/4” or so. This helps the mechanism move more smoothly.
* Adhere the two patterned paper panels to the front of the card.
* Adhere the patterned paper to the 3” x 5 1/2”panel, use circle die to cut window centered top to bottom as best you can. You can save the die cut for another project.
NOTE -If you are using a circle punch, first make a template by punching the shape from a piece of scrap cardstock. Position the template on the panel where you want your window. Trace around the template. Line the punch up with the template and punch.
* Place dimensionals or foam tape along the top and bottom edges of the panel. Remove the backing from the dimensionals along the top only.
* Center the inside panel and adhere only at the top.
* Adhere the mechanism pieces.
1. Use the side of the pieces that have no pencil marks - just flip them over. Fold the score line, reenforce with a bone folder, then lie flat and place the strong adhesive on the flap.
2. Slip the piece under the inside panel, keep the tab flat with adhesive side up, place it along the edge of the score line for the card front. Be sure the mechanism is lined up with the window, and close the card front flap to adhere the mechanism to the card.
3. Repeat for other side, making certain the two mechanism pieces are evenly lined up.
* Create the center image or greeting by moving the 2 3/4” square of cardstock up under the center panel and the shutter mechanisms. The card should be open. Move the cardstock up enough so it completely fills the space. The image and / of greeting can be stamped at this point, but if that feels uncomfortable, use a pencil to outline the area where you can stamp, remove the cardstock and do the stamping.
NOTE - the area for stamping is a diamond shape approximately 2” tall x 2 1/4” wide at the points. Smaller stamps and greetings work best.
* Once the 2 3/4” piece is stamped, place regular adhesive on the back. Carefully move it under the inside panel and the shutter pieces. Once you have it where it belongs, press down to adhere.
* Remove the backings from the bottom of the inside panel and adhere to the card.
* Close the card and open to be certain the mechanism is working properly.
* Create the focal image for the outside of the card. When adhering, be sure to put the adhesive only on the back of the left side of the focal piece, so as not to glue the card together.
* If using the panel for the back of the card, stamp the greeting and / or images on it, then adhere centered to the back of the card.
BUTTERFLY SURPRISE
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OPTIONAL BACK PANEL
(Birthday die - Moonstone Dies by Hunky Dory; Embellishments - Simple Stories;
All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
LEMON TEA CUP
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I used no back panel for this card as I put a sentiment inside the card, and the patterned paper is light enough in color I can use the bottom area to write a short message and sign my name.
(Sentiment - Pink and Main, All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
WATERMELON THANK YOU
I liked the two patterned papers for this card. This card, like gatefolds are great for showcasing two different patterned papers!
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BACK PANEL
Oops! I managed to get some red ink where I did not want it! I’ll figure out something to do about that.😉
(All supplies - Stampin’ Up!”)
HIPPO DANCE
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I used two colors of cardstock to create this card, and I added frames to the front and inside focal panels.
BACK PANEL
(Embellishments - Simple Stories; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
ONE MORE CARD
Can patterned paper be used to create the shutter mechanisms? I believe so. For this card I used lightweight cardstock which is just barely heavier than my patterned paper, but not as heavy as my cardstock. Light weight cardstock can be used just like patterned paper. For this card I used it like cardstock for the inside panel and the shutter mechanisms. It works great and looks great!
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BACK PANEL
(Checked papers - Scrapbook.com; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
VIDEO CARDS
FATHER’S DAY FISHIN’
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BACK OF CARD
(All supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
I HERD BIRTHDAY
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BACK PANEL
(Happy Birthday - Scrapbooking.com; Cow stamp & die - Sunny Studio; Checkered paper- Pink & Main; All other supplies - Stampin’ Up!)
TODAY’S CARDS
So what do you think? Have you made one of these cards before? I know there are a lot of steps, but as I mentioned earlier, once you create one or two, things will go more quickly and you will learn some short cuts, like making the template for the shutter mechanisms. Make it once and use it multiple times. This is one of those cards that everyone loves, especially kids. It is refreshing that in this high tech world, a very low tech greeting card amazes everyone!
Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time . . .
Today I am sharing a very basic card layout. It is perfect for double sided patterned paper, or for larger scraps of patterned paper. It is the perfect layout for when you need a card in a hurry! All it takes is an A-2 card base, a 5 1/4”x 4” piece of double sided patterned paper, or one piece of patterned paper that is 4” wide x 3 1/4” tall and one that is 4” wide x 2”tall, an inside panel, and a greeting. Of course you can add other elements to the card, keep it simple or jazz it up! You can change it up by switching the position of the two pieces of patterned paper. The layout can be oriented as portrait or landscape. This is why I like basic layouts -use the layout, then make it uniquely yours! Let’s take a peek at the sample cards:
PORTRAIT VERSIONS
LANDSCAPE VERSIONS
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SPLIT PANEL CARD LAYOUT FOR CARDS IN A HURRY
SPLIT PANEL CARD LAYOUT
This layout can be flipped. It can also be created in landscape orientation.
BASIC SUPPLIES
* Card Base -A-2 size; 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded on 8 1/2” side at 4 1/4”
* Card Panel - Double sided patterned paper (be sure to like the designs on each side) cut at 5 1/4’” x 4” Cut it at 3 1/4” on the 5 1/4” side. Flip one of the pieces over. OR cut 1 piece of patterned paper at 3 1/4” x 4” and another coordinating piece at 2” x 4”
* Inside panel - white or light colored cardstock cut at either 5 1/4” x 4” or 5” x 3 3/4”
* Optional - divider to cover seam - can be ribbon a 1/4” - 1/2” strip of cardstock or patterened paper, etc.
OTHER SUPPLIES
* Greeting, stamped or die cut images
* Other Cardstock
* Inks
* Embellishments
* Adhesives, Dimensionals
SAMPLE CARDS
UNCOVERED SEAM
For this card I flipped the layout. Next, I simply adhered the paper pieces to the cardbase, making sure to leave no space between the two pieces.
SUPPLIES I USED
* Sentiment - Mini Birthday (Scrapbook.com)
* Embellishments - Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)
* All other supplies are from Stampin’ Up! ®️
USE 1/4” STRIP OF PATTERNED PAPER TO COVER SEAM
Once again, I flipped the layout and adhered the two pieces of patterned papers leaving no space between the two. I used a piece of coordinating patterned paper cut at 4” x 1/4”to cover the seem.
SUPPLIES I USED
* Stamps - Birthday Wishes (Waffle Flower)
* Embellishments - Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)
* All other supplies are from Stampin’ Up!
USE 1/4” STRIP OF CARDSTOCK TO COVER SEAM
No flipping the layout this time. I covered the seem with a piece of cardstock which is cut at 1/4” x 4”.
SUPPLIES I USED
* Stamps - Flippin’ Fabulous (Honey Bee Stamps)
* All other supplies are from Stampin’ Up!
USE RIBBON TO COVER SEAM
The card panel for this card was assembled on a piece of printer paper. The seam on this card was covered with two pieces of ribbon. Each piece of ribbon is cut at 5 1/4” long. They are adhered to the card panel with glue dots and secured to the back of the panel with tape. Then I adhered the panel to the card base.
SUPPLIES I USED
* All supplies for this card are from Stampin’ Up!
USE 1/2” STRIP OF PATTERNED PAPER TO COVER STRIP
To cover the seam on this card a used a coordinating piece of patterned papers cut at 1/2” x 4”.
SUPPLIES I USED
* Embellishments - Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)
* All other supplies are from Stampin’ Up!
CHRISTMAS VERSION OF LAYOUT
Here is a Christmas version of the layout. Once again I flipped it. I added a contrasting strip of cardstock to cover the seam.
To cover the seam for this card I used two strips of cardstock. The wider one is 3/4” x 4”. The narrower one is 1/2” x 4”.
SUPPLIES I USED
* All supplies are from Stampin’ Up!
LANDSCAPE VERSIONS
SUPPLIES I USED
* All supplies are from Stampin’ Up!
SUPPLIES I USED
* Floral Patterned Paper - Florals Essentials Collection (Violet Studios)
* All other supplies are from Stampin’ Up!
VIDEO CARDS
SUPPLIES I USED
* All are from Stampin’ Up!
SUPPLIES I USED
* Patterned Paper - Bees & Butterflies Collection (Paper Rose)
* All other supplies are from Stampin’ Up!
SPLIT PANEL LAYOUT CARDS
The split panel card layout, is easy to create, uses patterned paper scraps and cardstock scraps, is great for showcasing larger greetings, there are various options for covering the seam, and the layout can be flipped! The layout can also be used in portrait or landscape orientation. So easy, so many options! Why not give it a try?
Thank you so much for stopping by today! Until next time . . .
Stamp Happy!
Kim
NOTE
I use mostly Stampin’ Up! products. Products from other companies are noted as such. I am not affiliated with, nor am I compensated by any company, manufacturer, or other entity.i share where I get my supplies as a resource only.
