I made this to fit into 5 x 7 envelope but once you have tried it, it is easy to adjust for any size card.
It is important not to use too thick card stock for the base - mine is about 250gsm
Here is how I made the base
It is a single layer card 5 x 7, the magic comes with the cuts and folds
On 5" side score 1 1/4 each side - so top and bottom
On 7" side score 1 3/4 each side
Holding the card portrait fashion, mark the centre =2 1/2" along the bottom fold
If you need to draw this first, draw lines from the centre point to top corners of the centre panel forming a V shape. Then cut along these lines using a sharp knife or trimmer. Then cut from the point of the V to the bottom corners of the centre panel only
DO NOT FOLD or burnish all the score lines
Fold gently as follows:
with the V pointing downwards, fold up the bottom section all across and burnish outside frames, fold backwards and forwards
fold the outside edges in turn but only crease the top and bottom of the frame - not the centre panel
fold the top frame down but do not crease across the centre - only the outside edges of the frame
How to work the card.
start with V downwards, fold one side backwards, then the other
the top section backwards towards the bottom
then fold bottom section backwards and upwards
Make sure everything works easily and then decorate, taking care to get the papers up the correct way
Cutting DSP
I cut rectangles of paper to fit largest dimension of each section, then pencil marked and trimmed to fit once I was sure which way up the paper should go. Take time to work this out! I fussy cut animals, foliage and words and layered them on thin foam pads. You do not need too much dimension or it will not fold.
Craft Consortium Products used
Through the Trees 6 x6 Premium Paper pad
one sheet of 12 x 12 Ink Drops Organics paper - this worked well as non-directional
CC products are available from their website at https://www.Craftconsortium.com
I believe the original designer of this fold was Els Ham whom I would like to credit for her idea.
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