SIMPLY CARDS: Fancy Fold Circle

Sunday, May 12, 2019

Fancy Fold Circle

I truly love fancy fold cards. Some have alot of folds, cuts, and shaping. Some are easy with a die like the shutter cards. But what if you don't have alot of tools? What if you want something special and have it look really really complicated but it's not? Well I have the card for you Technically you don't need anything more than a pair of scissors and a plate. Yep just a dinner plate and I think we all have that. This card when finished will measure 6x5, have 2 pockets and 2 pull out cards.
Are you interested? I thought so.

First you will need 1 sheet of double sided designer 12x12 card stock. Place a 10 inch dinner plate in the middle and either trace around it lightly with a pencil or cut around it with an X-acto knife. If you penciled it then remove plate and cut your circle.

Next place a small mark in the center of this circle and bring the 2 sides in to meet in the middle.
Now from the top measure down 6" and fold.

Then unfold everything and on the short section cut a line to make side flaps for the bottom half.

Once you refold the bottom up the flaps will be placed on the front side instead of the inside. I marked where glue should go on the left and middle sample.

Glue as shown and you have the base of your 2 pocket card.

Next cut 2 pieces white card stock in the following measurements. I'm using all scraps for the sample so bear with me. The end result will be beautiful.

(1) 4.25 x 5 Round top with plate to mirror base

(1) 4.25 x 3 Round top to mirror base

Now the bottom sample shows how pretty the base is when you use double sided designer card stock. So pretty looking. Now for finishing touches.

Add sentiments...embellishments....etc. I stickled alot of mine too.
As you can see just using basic tools (scissors and a pencil lol) The card is pretty cool looking.

But of course I always go 1 step further. I used a lacy die by Die'Sire for the tops of my pull out cards. You could also just use corner rounders or border punches if you have them but they sure aren't necessary. Have fun...make a few. They are so quick and easy. Play around with size too. All sizes are the same concept. Round circle, sides brought into middle, fold (about 1/3) of the bottom up. Measure inside of pockets for card inserts.