Showing posts with label curtain fold. Show all posts
Showing posts with label curtain fold. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Curtain Fold Thank You Card Two Ways

I love fun folds! They add a lot of interest and dimension to paper crafting projects! This thank you card features the curtain fold (also called the pleated fold). The curtain fold mimics the pleats in a curtain being drawn open.


This effect is made by adding score lines at specific intervals or at alternating intervals. I have seen many different measurements for this fun fold.

For this card, I cut a 3" x 6" piece of Playful Palette DSP. I scored it at 2", 2-1/4", 3-1/4", 3-1/2", 4-1/2", and 4-3/4". Then I measured 1-1/4" from the top right corner and made a mark. I lined up this mark with the 2" score line in the cutting track of the trimmer and cut. Next, I folded each pleat and adhered them in place.

Craft with Beth: Drapery Pullback Fold or Collar Fold Template

I think the widths of and the number of pleats are personal choice. Try varying the width and number of pleats until you find what is most pleasing to you.


For the inside, I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" Very Vanilla matte and a 1" x 4" Playful Palette DSP strip. I wasn't entirely happy with the front of the card. I had already glued everything down and could not move anything without tearing the paper. So, I made a second curtain fold card.


Instead of a plain piece of Very Vanilla underneath the curtain, I embossed the Very Vanilla with the Elegant Dots TIEF. I also changed the flower and added a pearl. The inside is the same except I used the back of the DSP used in the first card. I also changed the mark on the upper right corner to 1" instead of 1-1/4".


I hope you give the curtain fold a try! I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth



Curtain Fold Card Card Project Supply List
Stamps
One Big Meaning
Flower Shop
Paper
Very Vanilla
Basic Black
Playful Palette DSP Stack
Sweet Sugarplum
Emerald Envy
Ink
Sweet Sugarplum ink pad
Basic Black Archival ink pad
Embellishments
Basic Pearl Elements
Emerald Envy Ruched Ribbon
Tools
Stampin’ Trimmer
Scoreboard
Bone Folder
Clear Acrylic Block C
Grid Paper
Paper Snips
Stampin’ Mist Cleaner
Stampin’ Scrub
Stampin’ Pierce Mat
SNAIL Adhesive
Pansy Punch
Elegant Dots TIEF
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