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Monday, March 12, 2012

Cut and Fold Shamrocks

I have a fun little card to share today. City Crafter's Challenge Blog Week #99 is Seeing Double. They are asking to see the positive and negative sides of an image. I thought a "cut and fold" type card would be perfect. I decided to make shamrocks since I am seeing green everywhere I turn.




A "cut and fold" image is made from cutting half of a symmetrical image and and folding it over to make it look like you are seeing the whole thing.


In this case, I cut out half of the shamrock from double sided paper (K&Co) then flipped the cut-out over. I placed more of the solid green colored paper (Bazzile Swiss Dot) behind the cut piece.


I finished the card by stitching around the edges, ruffling some seem binding dyed with Bundled Sage Distress Stain, adding a thin scalloped paper strip, and making a small paper bow.


I will be making a video soon on how to ruffle the ribbon. Leave me a comment if you would also like to see how to make the paper bow. They are starting to be really popular.


Here is a link to download the cut files and PDF templates; Shamrock Cards

I am entering this card in:

City Crafter's Challenge Blog - Seeing Double (positive and negative)
Scrappy Moms - St. Patrick's Day
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
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9 comments:

  1. GrannymamaMarch 12, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    I would love to see a video on making a paper box...thank you for your videos.

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  2. JeanetteMarch 12, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing this file...I love the cut and fold technique. And yes, I would like to see your video on making the bow. Thanks again for all you do.
    Jeanette

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  3. RosMarch 12, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Absolutely brilliant ... any thanks for playing along at CCCB

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  4. TrishaMarch 12, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Very clever idea! Thank you for sharing the file...and I'd love to see how to make that bow. It's darling.

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  5. LisaMarch 12, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    This is so awesome, Jani!! I love the cut and fold technique...it looks fabulous :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  6. jperrMarch 12, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Thanks for sharing the cute card Jani.
    Jocelan

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  7. Kirsty VittetoeMarch 12, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    That is sweet, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!

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  8. UnknownMarch 13, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    So pretty. And what a great idea.. Thanks so much for playing along with us at CCCB!

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  9. Christy BeansMarch 13, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    That cut-and-fold adds a lot of interest; I'm sure it's even better IRL. And I love that plaid! =) Thanks for joining us for the Anything Goes challenge at PCJ! ~Christy

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Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it :)