Another Arrow Fold Card

I'm having so much fun making Arrow Fold cards I just had to share another one! This time I used the Fragrant Layers Bundle with the Lovely Blossoms DSP. It created such a pretty look!

These papers are so pretty and really look great in this design. The card base is Cloud Cover card stock as are the die cut flower outlines. The leaves are Old Olive and flower centers are Secret Sea with a gem. 

Here is a template I made for my class. The card base is 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" when folded. I ended up using 2 pieces of the DSP since the designs I wanted were on different sheets. If you use a sheet with a pattern you like on both sides you only need one pies of the DSP (5" x 4"). The white card stock is also 5" x 4".

On the inside of the card base, measure 2-3/4" for the bottom center. Along the sides measure up 2-1/8". Use a pencil so you can erase any marks after scoring/cutting. 

To create the arrow fold on the card base fold the LONG score line to the inside. Fold the SHORT score line to the outside. I used Tear Tape to hold these folds in place. 

The cuts from the DSP and card stock are used to decorate the spaces as seen in my card photos.

Have you created an Arrow Fold card yet? Go ahead and give it a try! It's easier than you think!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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Arrow Fold Card ~ Color Dare #697

I had so much fun sharing my Arrow Fold card the other day I made another one. This time it's for our Color Dare Challenge. Click here to see Arrow Fold card with directions.

This Color Dare Challenge is using Shades of Yellow plus ONE color of your choice. The color of choice should not be one of the Free colors we give you to use if you like. See the graphic below for details.

I used a couple shades of yellow (challenge colors), gray and white (Free colors) and green (color of choice). 

I love this little duck from our Notes of Spring stamp set. This set is our March Product of the Month. You can get your own Notes of Spring with a qualifying order ($75 min.) for only $5! What a deal that is! Each month there is a new and exclusive Product of the Month. It's always a surprise and it could be anything! See below for a photo of the set with all the images.

 I kept the image simple to go along with this challenge. Just a touch of yellow for the beak was all the duck needed. A little green grass for my color of choice and the focal image was done. I used a punch for the mat and image shape. Since they were the same size I cut the gray mat in half and glued it to the duct layer so it showed at the top and bottom.

The inside of the card was left blank so I can write a personal message to the recipient. I may add an image or two once the message is there, depending on how much room is there. 

Direct link to Color Dare #697

How do you like the Arrow Fold pattern? Did you check out my post this past Wednesday? I included directions on how to make it with sketches for the fold. Click here to see it.

Back to the Color Dare Challenge. How do our colors inspire you? Are you thinking of what to create? We love seeing your artwork! Have fun creating!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator 

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Arrow Fold Card

 Welcome to my blog! Today I'm sharing a Fun Fold pattern I just love to make....and....it's easy, too! It's called an Arrow Fold and with just a couple of quick measurements you have this amazing look!

I've used our March Product of the Month called Notes of Spring. It's an adorable stamp set with woodland animals. Bonus....each animal has its own solid image to quick color it! Of course you can use the outline and color by hand, too. Versatility is fun! With a qualifying order ($75) you can get this exclusive set for only $5! But it's only available during March!

Take a look at this fun inside view! I love how the card pattern looks on the inside. This truly is a fun fold card!

Ok on to the measurements! With a pencil, mark on the inside front of the card base. Measure across the bottom to 2-3/4" (center of card width). Next, measure up the side to 2-1/8". You do not need to draw the line. I just did that to make it easier to see what's happening. OK, SCORE from the side mark to the bottom mark on each side. Next SCORE from the upper corner to the bottom mark. That's it!

For the other layers use a piece of Design Paper  5" x 4" and white card stock 5" x 4". Mark at 2-1/2" on the long side. CUT from the bottom mark to the upper corner on both sides.

Creating the arrow fold: On the score line from the upper corner to the bottom FOLD to the inside. glue to the card front. On the score line from the 2-1/8" mark to the bottom FOLD to the outside. Glue to card front being careful to only out glue along the inside edge. Now do the same on the other side. Ta-da! You now have an arrow fold. 

Use the other pieces to decorate as seen in the photos. For the front I added a layer with the cute fawn. I punched the white and green card stock. since they are the same size I cut the green in half and glued them together with the green showing a the top and bottom for a layered look. As you can see, I also used a few of the images on the inside, too.

I hope you enjoyed my Arrow Fold Card. Give it a try...even if you don't like measuring. It's easy once you give it a try. Have fun!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampn' Up!® Demonstrator 

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