Hi All,
Today's card is using products from Paper Rose
I am calling this card a Cradle Card but I have also seen people call it a Book Cradle Card. I like to keep it simple thou. I haven't found the right way to photo these fun fold cards so bare with me.
NOTE! You REALLY need heavier weight cardstock.
What will you need
Cradle - 3 x 6 (3) With the 3" side at the top of you scoring board score at 1 1/2"
Top - 4 x 6 (2) With 4" side at the top of you scoring board score at 1/2 and 3 1/2"
Stopper - 2 1/2 x 6 (1) With 2 1/2 at top of scoring board score at 1/2, 1,1/4 and 2
Designer Paper
Cradle - 1 1/4 x 5 3/4 (4)
Front and Back - 2 3/4 x 5 3/4 (2)
Very Top strip - 1/4 x 5 3/4
Starting with stopper you need to fold it to form a W, so the first score forms a V (valley) next goes up to make a mountain (upside down V), so fold is in the air and the next is a V again, so fold is on the table.
Put that aside for the time being. Fold all the 3 x 6 pieces on the score line. Okay, taking one piece glue another so the folds are together then do the same to another so forming a little book, with one piece of cardstock then 2 stuck then another 2 then a single piece. When you open it up it will be an X.
Now you are going to glue the stopper in place, now I glued the stopper onto the 2 double pieces of cardstock making sure the folds at on the ground after adhering. I glued the stopper into the inside of the cradle.
The 2 top pieces (4x6 panels) you want to fold them so one is a valley fold and the other mountain.
Using a ruler place your closed cradle at the 0 on your ruler, you should have the opening on your right. You need to add glue to your little strip with the mountain fold. Slip the piece with glue up in between the pieces of cardstock making sure the cardstock you are adding is flush with 6 " See the photo below. This ensure the card will fit in a 6x6 envelope.
You will notice the piece you just added is half way down and not flush against any edge or fold. See below
Flip the cradle over, still making sure the cradle is on the 0 and do the exact same thing with the other piece of 4x6 card stock.
This is what you should have...
All you have to do now is close up the top by adding a thin line of glue between the score line and edge of cardstock. Basically where my fingers are holding it closed.
Any anyone wants me to do a video leave me a comment below.
Now you just have to add your papers and embellish. You will find the measurements above.
The beautiful thing about Paper Rose papers is the matching Embossed Die Cuts. This pack only has circles but I have cut out some of the Poinsetias from the circles.
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That is all from me today. Thank you for your time.
Take Care
Natalie
