Sunday, January 13, 2008

Iris Fold Birthday Cards

Today, I felt like doing a little iris folding.  I have a huge box full of pre-cut papers and card blanks just waiting to be used.  They are mostly left overs from workshops I have done in the past.  I needed to make two birthday cards, so with the two recipients in mind, I selected the backgrounds and got to work.  I am very happy with the way they turned out.  Both cards are 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

For step by step instructions that show how to do iris folding, go to:
http://www.handcraftedgreetings.com/irisinst.html

The first one has a playful look to it.   

irisbirthday20080113a

Materials used:

  • Coluzzle nested square template
  • Square Iris fold pattern
  • Gold border peel offs
  • Happy Birthday peel offs
  • Cuttlebug swirls embossing die
  • Tape
  • 1" wide strips of giftwrap, folded in half
  • Make a Wish stamp from Studio g
  • Red pigment ink
  • Clear Embossing Powder
  • Heat gun

 

The second one has  a more sophisticated look.

irisbirthday20080113b

Materials used:

  • Coluzzle nested heart template
  • Heart iris fold template
  • Cuttlebug Happy Birthday embossing die
  • Silver border peel offs
  • Silver corner embellishment peel offs
  • Tape
  • 1" wide strips of giftwrap, folded in half

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