Celebrate Zig-Zag Card
Supplies:
Tools: Scor-Pal Scoring board, Scor-Tool, 1/2" Score-Tape, paper trimmer and rub-on tool by Basic Grey
Ink: Gathered Twigs Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Natural White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Jubilee by The Girls' Paperie
Other: In the Nick of Twine blue twine by Garnish, vellum stamp collector's envelope, rub-ons by EAD, Cork butterflies by Magenta
STEP 1: Begin with 2 pieces of 6" x 10" cardstock.
I personally love to use patterned paper when making a card like this. When folded, you see both sides of the coordinating paper, making a visually interesting project. If you'd like to make a similar project, start with a 12" x 12" piece of patterned paper. Use the cutting template below to maximize your paper use:
Repeat for the other piece.
TIP: Consider your pattern when scoring. Be sure to test how the lines or images will match up for the completed project.
STEP 3: Mark each end of your cardstock at 2 1/4". This will be where you trim for your zig-zag edge. Refer to the templates above.
STEP 4: Trim to remove the excess paper, from the top of the first score line to the mark at 2 1/4" (on the side of your 10" width).
OPTIONAL: In some of the inspiring projects I found on-line, designers opted to use a designer punch along the edge. If you'd like to do this for your project, begin your cut 1/4" from the last score line as depicted below.
STEP 5: Ink the edges and score line of your paper.
STEP 6: Adhere the main section of one piece to the other, using Scor-Tape.
OPTIONAL: You can create a hidden pocket or space for a sentiment in the main panel by how you opt to adhere to two pieces together.
STEP 7: This creates the large card base, which you can embellish.
STEP 8: Depending on your design or paper you selected for your card base, you can opt to close your finished card with a band. Start with a 2" x 9" piece of cardstock.
Alternatively, you can select to use a piece of ribbon or a couple of buttons and looping twine to close your finished card. If you do, you can skip ahead to the end.
STEP 9: Ink the edges of the band and adhere in the back to close.
STEP 10: Embellish to complete.
Thanks for visiting,
Lisa
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