Trifold shutter cards

Tri-Fold Shutter Card Template 1. Cut a piece of card stock 10-1/2" x 5-1/2". 2. Score at 1-3/4", 3-1/2", 7" and 8-3/4". 3. Make a cut 1-...

I wanted to have another play with the Half Shutter die set (Divinity Designs) and this is what I came up with. Both the chipboard and patterned paper (Stamperia) I've had for several years but I've been working on using both up and I'm almost there! Below you can see the card opened up - they stand so nicely for display! I rarely use chipboard ephemera because I find them too bulky for mailing but for these ones I peeled off several layers from the back and that worked out really well…

Okay, so last weekend I told you I'd teach you how to make the Tri-Fold Shutter Card. It's really easy, just a few scores and folds and panels. [Remember: you can always click on any photo in my blog posts to see it full size!] First, cut a piece of card stock to 10-1/2" x 5-1/2". In landscape orientation, score in from the left at 1-3/4" and at 3-1/2". Then score in from the right at 1-3/4" and at 3-1/2". (see picture below for visual) You will now make a CUT 1-1/2" down from the top edge…

My oldest son designed this beautiful image of Santa relaxing with a big stack of books. When I saw it, I knew I wanted to give the impression that he was sitting in front of a cosy fireplace, which meant I needed to add deep shadows to contrast with the warm glow of the flames. Let me show what I did... 1. Print the coloured image onto a piece of kraft cardstock and select a range of warm grey markers for the shadows beneath and around the image. I'm using copic markers - W8 down to W0 and…

Today I am using a piece of 12″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper to create a Trifold Shutter Card. The finished card is 4″ x 6″ and will fit into a C6 envelope. Here is the closed…

This card goes all out! Sometimes you want a card that is a little over the top. A Tri Shutter card is that. I saw a tutorial on Splitcoaststampers and knew I wanted to try it. It does take some ti…

I decided to make a tri-fold shutter card following Beate's tutorial here--and I'm really happy with the results, though this was one of the most labor-intensive cards I've made yet. It's for a very special person, to accompany the Silhouette memory keeper box and the mix 'n' mingle album. Items used are all CTMH except the satin ribbon: Silhouette papers, Chocolate CS, Mocha opaque pearl embellies, foam pop squares, Chocolate ink, Stamp sets: From Me To You & Love Quotes. Scalloped sections…

Hi everyone, today I’m sharing these sweet Tri-Fold Shutter cards. I have made similar over the years, but I’ve changed this one slightly and made a 5 x 7 size. I wanted a card shape t…

Learn how to make a half shutter handmade card using Stampin' UP! high quality cardmaking supplies and products. Free project sheet included.