Over the last few weeks I have seen so many gorgeous cards with a different fold, rather than being opened at the side their was an extra fold making the opening area smaller. I was curious how to make it. A few days ago I watched an amazing video which showed a gorgeous exploding bookbinding fold. Todays card was inspired by the video by by Stamp by Stamp Creation
As you can tell from my previous cards, I am not really a matting and layering girl, so I altered the design to suit my creating style. I decided that heat embossing was a perfect way to show off the fold and the ribbon.
Measurements
Metric
10.5 cm x 14.8 cm (10.5 by full length scored at 14.8cm and 18.3cm)
Inside Panel - 10cm x 10.8cm
Imperial
4." x 5.75" (4” by full length scored at 5.75” and 7.25”)
Inside Panel - 3.75” x 4”
Tips and Tricks
Fold and burnish the cards the second fold is burnished in the opposite direction to the first fold (the fold for a normal card)
Heat emboss before adding the ribbon and also sealing the first part of the card, this prevents the heat from effecting the components.
Use a embossing buddy before stamping in Versamark as it prevents powder being added in the areas you don’t want
If there is excess powder, tap the card, below it gently or remove with a brush
Use a strong glue to seal the fold, I used a permeant tape runner, you could use Seal+, red liner tape or the ultra sticky tape
seal the fold with your bone folder to ensure that is well stuck
For the Highland Heather example I coloured in the flowers with a silver Metallic Marker by Hobbyworld from B&M bargains.
I love the silver embossing on the Highland Heather and think that the ribbon adds to the charm of the card. But I like the Just Jade too, what’s your favourite?
