Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz # 255. I’m hosting this challenge and chose Fun Fold for the theme. Since I am obsessed with all things fun fold I was so pleased to create a card with new products. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

Here’s my double box fun fold card:

I posted another card using this fun fold on Tuesday, and you can see that card here. This fold is just a matter of trimming and scoring paper using a set of given measurements. Before making this card, I did create a template for myself, which you can see below. If you click on each piece of the template, you will be able to zoom in to be able to read it easier.

Of courses, since this is a fun fold, I will be entering it in the gallery for the Creative Creases Challenge coordinated by Debbie Mageed from the Secrets to Stampiing.

I found the directions for this card on a Pinterest post by Jill Andress from the Wandering Stamper. She has a very easy to follow video tutorial. I am a visual learner and for me, following a tutorial is the way to go. Basically, once you make the two boxes, the rest falls into place.

Measurements:

• The Night of Navy box #1 base measures 9-3/8 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 3/8, 1-3/8, 2-7/8, and 3-7/8 inches
  • All of those score lines need to be burnished well into valley folds
• DSP (designer series paper) panels for the box #1 base measure 5-1/4 by 4 inches, 1-1/4 by 4, and I added the optional panel of 7/8 by 4 inches
  • I used apiece of the Timid Tiger 6 x 6 inch DSP for the back base of the card
  • The rest of the panels come from the Floral Charm DSP
• The Night of Navy box #2 base measures 5-1/8 by 3-1/2 inches, scored at 3/8 and 1-3/8 inches
• Panels for box #2 measure 3-7/8 by 7/8 inches and 3-5/8 by 3-3/8 inches
• The white cardstock panel for the back of the card measures 5-1/4 by 4 inches
• I also trimmed a piece of the Floral Charm DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
• Then, I punched a 1-inch circle from the roses DSP and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
• I used a length of Timid Tiger ribbon for the box

Putting the Card Together:

I shared the things I learned the first time I made the card. Those hints are as follows:

• I recommend using Jill’s video for putting this card together as she explains everything and it’s easy to follow along
• If you need help with using eighths on your paper trimmer, Jill explains exactly how to do it
• Things I did for this card
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  • The Floral Charm DSP is beautiful on this card, especially when paired with the Timid Tiger 6×6 inch DSP
  • Add the ribbon before adhering the Timid Tiger DSP to the base of box #1
  • While you will be able to cover most of the ribbon using the white cardstock on the back, it’s just easier to adhere it before you get that far
  • Make sure you burnish your folds very well because it needs to be able to pop back into place when removed from the envelope
  • The optional piece of DSP on the side of box #1 really does need a piece of DSP or embossed cardstock since the card will fold flat
  • I like using a mat layer between the base and the DSP for cards, but that will make this card too bulky and it will require extra postage
  • Use multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together, with the exception of the sentiment
  • For this card, I stamped some leaves from the Impressional Blooms stamp set using Mossy Meadow ink, then cropped them with the coordinating dies
  • I used glue dots and dimensionals to add the leaves under the diagonal corners of the sentiment
  • Finally, I added three brass butterflies to the front of the card and one on the back of the card
• With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set

If you like fun folds, this one is for you! It looks very complicated, and the recipient will be completely impressed. It will be our little secret that it is much easier than it looks.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

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