Character Cafe Tek Tuesday - One set of Folds - 2 Cards

Its my turn for the Tek Tutorial over at the Character Cafe Today,

I was asked how do the folds for a pop up card, so here it is,

you will need a piece of card stock that measures 4"wide x 8" long, embellishments of your choice, my choice of digi image is this cute pax the penguin from the Character Cafe store.

and for the second card later in this post just double the amounts of card stock.

Here is a drawn (by myself diagram to help you along)

You need to measure and score a line at 2" and 4",

then mark along the long side of the card at 6",

along the top of the card mark along the short side 2" which is the centre of the top.

Score from the centre top mark at a angle to the 6" mark down the long sides of the card,

then score from the 6" marks down across to the other side at the edge of the 2" score line,

do this from both sides, as you can see in the photo

fold along score lines.

For the single card shown below I normally cut of the top two corners, or you can fold them behind and stick them for extra strength.

I have marked where you use glue or tape to stick this to the bottom.

(ignore this sticky bit if you are doing the second card shown later in this post)

this should then look like the card below,

I used sakura pens on this cute penguin image.

Here is a close up of the pop up part with pax the penguin on it,

these fold flat for easy posting as well.

For the second card you do the same as for the card above, but using two pieces of card.

and this time I do cut the top corner off.

once folded you should have two pieces that look like the photo below.

Put tape on ONE of the diamonds like shown in photo.

Then stick one diamond on top of the other to make one card.

Decorate and embellish how you would like,

I have used silver glitter mirri board, and the cute penguin again,

Here is a close up of the image, this time using sakura pens again but in different colours.

Hope to see some of these cards following this tutorial in the Friday Challenge over at The Character Cafe Blog.

I am entering the bottom card into the challenges over at -

Digital Tuesday - Christmas wishes

Cupcake Crafts - Use a Digi Image

Thanks for stopping by today,

and hope this has helped some of you.

Any more ideas for a tutorial using digi images please let me know.

Hugs

Angie

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Character Cafe Tek Tuesday - Penny Slider Card

Hello Everyone, I am proud to do the first of the Tutorials on the Character Cafe blog.

For this first tutorial I am showing how to make a penny slider card,

the supplies you will need are -

1 Small Image for slider, 2 x one pence coins (approx size 2mm for those not in UK)

1 sheet of A4 card made into a A5 card. 3d foam tape or pads,

1 circle (or make your own) foam pad, 1 sheet of A5 card. Ruler, Craft Knife.

I printed of the trick or treat digi image freebie from the Character Cafe blog hop this weekend.

and stuck it to my A5 piece of card.

Then using my ruler and pencil, drew a oblong approx 1/2" in depth, and as long as you want it

BUT REMEMBER TO LEAVE ABOUT 3/4" FROM EITHER EDGE OF THE CARD, as you can see from the above photo, then cut it out using your craft knife or whatever you feel comfortable with,

Then is should look like the photo below.

Get your two coins and put your round 3d pad in the centre and stick the two together,

then put this in the slot you have made, by angling it and moving the card about so both sides of the coins sit on the top and bottom of the slot.

should end up looking like the photo above and below, the coins should be able to roll up and down the slot freely now.

Now add your 3d foam tape or pads like shown in the photo below.

Take of the backing tape and stick to your card, then stick on your small image.

and here is the finished result.

Tilt the card and your penny should roll back and forth.

I used a small trick or treat bag for mine to go along with the cheeky ghost image.

I also printed of two smaller versions of the digi image to use on the inside of the card.

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial, and that you visit the Character Cafe next week to see Meredith's tutorial and also take a peek

at the lovely digi images they have as well.

DON'T FORGET TO POP OVER TO THE CHARACTER CAFE FOR THEIR CHALLENGES.

I am also entering this card into the following challenges -

Halloween - 2RedBanana's, Creative Belli, Fun with Shapes, Stamp Scrap & Doodle,

and A Spoon Full of Sugar,

Black, White Plus One - Papertake Weekly.

Hugs

Angie

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