A NEW WAY TO FOLD AN APERTURE CARD

OPEN REVERSE OVAL CARD

CLOSED CARD

This week I've put up a couple of pictures of a way to use an oval aperture card, that's a little different to the norm.

The folding is easy - just add an extra fold to the middle of each of the outer panels, and fold them back in a zigzag .  The "front" of the card becomes the back and the folded side panels are now the front.!

I've used a 3D Sparklelight sheet (Regal Craft Cards have a good variety available) but instead of building all the pieces onto the base picture, I've put the base behind the oval aperture, and distributed the other pieces over the two front panels.

I've added an embossed red panel to the back of the card (you can't see it in the picture) and secured some red organza ribbon underneath so it can wrap around and securely close the card.  I've also added embossed red card to the inner halves of the folded front panels.

If you've got some half-forgotten aperture cards hiding in a drawer at home, why not get them out and play.  If not, you can always buy some from Regal Craft Cards.

SPARKLELIGHT WATERFALL CARD

SPARKLELIGHT WATERFALL CARD

 This is a waterfall card I made, using a die-cut Sparklelight sheet and a Sparklelight base card - both products available from Regal Craft Cards.
Waterfall cards are made of panels that flip over when you pull the end tab, and are far easier to make that they look.

The instructions come in the pack, but I modified them a bit, by mounting the pictures on some black lightweight card to add extra stability, and also by positioning the "waterfall" run across the card, rather than the more usual vertical orientation.  If I was making the card again, I would put the pull on the other side, as we're all so used to the way that book pages open, this doesn't quite look quite right, even although there is clearly no absolute right and wrong.

Other than that, I haven't really had to add much more other than a bit of "bling trim" (from Green Tara via Regal).

This would make a nice engagement card, but would do for all sorts of occasions.

AN ELEGANT CARD FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

ELEGANT SPECIAL OCCASION CARD

This lovely layered card could be used for all sorts of occasions, but engagements and weddings spring immediately to mind.

Marilyn has used a collection of layered materials to decorate the front of the card, creating a variety of textures and patterns which are tied together by the use of the black, white and silver colour scheme.

Working left to right there is printed organza ribbon, cotton mesh, black satin adhesive leaves, specialty paper, white organza ribbon with silver glitter hearts, and a congratulations peel-off sticker, coloured black.  Two paper flowers with rhinestones added to the centre have been added as a final finishing touch.
(All materials including the smooth square base card came from Regal Craft Cards).

SCALLOP EDGED HANDBAG CARD

SCALLOP EDGE HANDBAG CARD

Marilyn has found a quick way to make a handbag card.

She has covered one of Regal Craft Card's scallop edged cards with patterned paper, added a wooden button, and used a necklace chain as a handle.

If you make one of these cards, you could leave it so that you can open it out to a 2 1/2 panel card (This would be great if you wanted to have extra decoration inside, or had a lot to say, or wanted to use the form as an invitation.)

Another alternative would be to add strips of double-sided tape to the inside edge of the striped panel so that the top of the card opens to reveal a pocket - perfect for small presents such as paper flowers, pearls or gift cards.

UPDATE

A Wednesday update, just for a change!!  I thought I'd let folks who have been asking (and of course, those who haven't as well) that whilst we won't be at the Craft Fair in Launceston this weekend, Regal Craft will be open as usual on Saturday, and of course, Monday, and we'll have some extra special bargains for those who drop in to say hello.

SWEET FEMININE CARD

FLORAL NECKLINE DL CARD

Sharon has made this sweet feminine card on a Regal Craft Cards DL card base.

She has combined a pretty floral paper with gathered lace, pearl trim and an organza ribbon bow to make a simple but very effective card.

You could adapt this idea as, for example, a suit and tie for a man, or a clown frill and pom poms for a child.

FRIDAY UPDATE

Hello again.  Well stocktaking is finished in the shop...and new things are already arriving.  This week we have new Fabscraps paper  which is really different -  there are three different botanicals in blue, white and black, black and white sewing themes and a lovely rustic country/cooking set (sunflowers. pomegranates etc).  All the Kaiser products from the July release have are out in the shop too.  You can see them all on their website.  There are three interesting paper releases (including a super cute set for little people), and stamps with pictures (I do like words but its great to have something to colour).  Believe it or not, next month will see the start of the Christmas releases!!

Regal's next demo is with Trudy Meijer.  She'll be using a lot of the cards that Regal manufacture, particularly their newest release stepper and swing cards and showing some great ways in which they can be decorated.  The demo is on Monday August 3rd, and I'll post some more details closer to the time.