Looking for some cardmaking inspiration? We’ve got you covered! Today we’re sharing two awesome ideas to take your cards to the next level!
Up first is this card that opens in the middle, like a beautiful set of French doors 😉 . To create the base for this card, cut a piece of cardstock that is 4″ x 11″. Fold the ends in until they meet in the middle, about 2 ¾” from each end, and then add patterned paper to the inside and outside of the “flaps” for more personality.
You can also have a lot of fun with the outside of this card. We created two halves of a flower on the flaps, strung a cute sentiment on some twine like a tag, and tied it around the card so opening this card feels like opening a present!
If you’re feeling really adventurous, try making a pop-up card! There are a bunch of free tutorials on the internet. We modified this one from craftsy.com for our card.
Like our first card, we finished off the card by wrapping twine around it. This is an especially great idea for pop-up cards because it holds the card closed nicely.
Which of these two cards is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below! 🙂
Recipes
“Thanks” Card
D1646 My Acrylix® Finding the Words Stamp Set, X7217B Some Kinda Wonderful Paper Packet, 1385 White Daisy Cardstock, X5788 Raspberry Cardstock, Z2812 Raspberry Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim, Z1151 3-D Foam Tape, Z3285 Cricut® Flower Market Collection
Cricut® Shapes
Flower Market
2 ½” Flower-1 <Daisy> (p. 46)
1 ½” Icon <1> (p. 1)
1 ¼” Icon <1> (p. 1)
“Graduation” Card
B1480 My Acrylix® Diploma Day Stamp Set, X7217B Some Kinda Wonderful Paper Packet, 1385 White Daisy Cardstock, Z2805 Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z3216 White Twine, Z3274 Clear Sparkles, Z1204 Bone Folder, Z1151 3-D Foam Tape, Z3285 Cricut® Flower Market Collection
Cricut® Shapes
Flower Market
3 ½” <Daisy> (p. 46)