On Thursday, you had a chance to see the Paper Pumpkin Pretties that I created with the April 2014 Paper Pumpkin Kit. One of the projects was the card holder that you see above. It was made using the sleeve that was intended to get wrapped around the frame. Here;s how I did it:
1. Added score lines creating the accordian folds for the sides -- this was only a matter of adding two lines because the paper was already scored for making a sleeve around the frame. You ultimately end up with score lines at 7/8", 1-3/4", 2-5/8", 7-3/4", 8-5/8", and 9-1/2".
2. Applied Sticky Strip along about 2/3 of the bottom edge and (not show) up along the one side where the holder would seal together.
3. Carefully sealed the holder making sure that accordian folds were together and the bottom was securely sealed.
Part of what I love about this holder is that it will stand up on its own vertically and also rests nicely on its side! While mine was decorated to be displayed standing up, you could easily change things up and have it horizontal.
The flat card inside the holder measures approximately 4-3/4" x 5-1/2"...and while simply a flat card, it is not a problem becuase it can be displayed in the holder.
Would you like to see instructions for making a similar holder using 8-1/2" x 11" cardstock? Please let me know by leaving a comment and I'd be happy to design something for you!
If you missed the entire collection on Thursday, here it is:
Framed art, a custom card and holder, and 6 little tags (not including the ones on the frame and card holder)...all so much fun to make! And there's one other detail that you may or maynot have noticed so I will point it out to you...
Notice that the two tags on the left and the two tags on the right appear to be freestanding? They are! I simply place a small score where the tag begins to taper downs and then carefully glued two tags together. This result is 4 freestanding tags and 2 traditional hanging tags.
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Wishing you a creative day!
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