Waterside Retreat Bendy Card

Today I'm sharing another Bendy Card this time in the 5" x 7" size. My previous Bendy Card was the regular A2 size. Click here to see that one.

The Bendy Card might look tricky to create but you'll be surprised how easy it really is! Here are the dimensions I used for the card stock and DSP on this larger size:

• base: 5" x 7", DSP 5-3/4" x 6-3/4"
• inside layer: 4-1/2" x 3-1/2", DSP 4-1/4" x 3-1/4"
• strip: 1" x 7-1/2", DSP 3/4" x 6-3/4"

The size of the inside layer was determined by the scene cut from the DSP pack.

It looks really nice when you add images to the different layers. It gives a nice depth to the design.

On the inside and strip you score 1/2" from each end to make the tab you glue to the card. The base and inside layer are both scored in half after the DSP has been added. 

NOTE: This card does not fold to mail. Keep it flat and slide it into the envelope. Then it can pop up to stand on its own.

This photo is shot a bit from above and shows you how the card works a bit more. You can see one of the inside layer tabs that is glued to the card. The score lines were lined up then the tabs glued down. The tabs on the strip are lined up with the outside edge of the base. 

Check out my post for the A2 version (link is above) for more detail on making this card. I hope you give it a try. 

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

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What's Up Wednesday ~ Bendy Card Fun!

This week for What's Up Wednesday I'm going to show you a fun Bendy Card!This kind of card has a curve to it which makes it able to stand up on its own. This is a card that doesn't fold in the usual way. You just lay it flat and slide it in the envelope that way. What a fun surprise!

This card is what you might call a Mini Bendy card. It's the same size as a standard A2 (4-1/4" x 5-1/2"). Most of the Bendy cards I've seen online are 5" x7". Either way it's fun and easy.

Card stock pieces are the following:

• 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" base, scored at 2-3/4" 
• 2" x 4-1/2" inside, scored at 2-1/4" in the middle and 1/2" from each end for tabs
• 1-1/4" x 6-1/2" strip, scored 1/2" from each end for tabs

When adding DSP just make the sizes 1/4" smaller for height and width up to the 1/2" tabs

Burnish the score lines well after adding the DSP.

After all the DSP is glued to the card stock you're ready to assemble the card components. Using glue on the tabs for the inside piece place the fold on top of the base fold and line up the bottom edges. Tuck in the tabs and hold in place for a bit so the glue takes hold. 

For the strip, add glue to the tabs, lay the strip along the bottom of the card base and tuck in the tabs to line up on the outside edges. Hold in place for the glue to take hold. 

You have now made a Bendy card! I've added some die cut images to accent the card on the inside piece. The sentiment is a piece of ephemera I colored with our Stampin' Blend markers in an ombre effect.

The flowers and leaves were also colored with markers with the flowers being painted with Wink of Stella for a touch of shimmer. A few gems was the final touch.

What do you think? Are you ready to try making a Bendy Card? It's a lot of fun and very easy. Surprise someone with this Fun Fold!

Michelle Loncar

Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 

MichelleLoncar.stampinup.net

Images©Stampin' Up!®

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