Folded Paper Ornaments

I've been working on these ornaments for little gifts this year. They're time consuming but the outcome is rewarding.

"Box" Card Tutorial

Is it a card or is it a box? Well it's both.....
This card looks like a regular card until you open it and then 'surprise' there's a little box attached.





I made these cards last year to hold school pictures of my boys I was sending out, so thought I'd take the time and share the instructions with you :)

You can use them for gift card holders or sending flat type embellishments to fellow carders as a little surprise :)



Materials:
Bone Folder
Text weight paper (sheet of computer paper)
Cardstock
Patterned paper
Embellishments


Instructions:

1. Cut the text weight paper to 8 1/2" x 11"



2. Fold your paper into 3 equal sections and score with your bone folder for nice sharp creases.





3. Open up your paper and take the left side and bring it to the middle and fold the edge back, do the same on the right, you should have what looks like 'french doors' now. Crease well!





4. Keep your paper folded and FLIP it over, fold the tips back BUT not t he 'door' flaps to make points at both ends.






5. Unfold tips and FLIP your paper over again. Pull the 'door' flaps down towards the bottom and do this for all 4 corners.









6. Keep everything folded and FLIP your paper over again, fold down the flap at each end.






7. FLIP your paper over again and UNFOLD everything, tucking the last fold INWARD at both ends.







8. Take the LEFT 'door' flap and fold it over the RIGHT 'door' flap, then pull the top LEFT section downward and fold, now do the same with the bottom section, then fold the 'door' flap back over. Repeat this for the other side.












9. Now you should have your little box!









To make up the card:

Base: cut your cardstock 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", put adhesive on the bottom (back) of your box and place it centered on your base.

Flaps: cut your cardstock 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", and then cut this in half and adhere the flaps of the box to the center of each flap.

You add patterned paper at this point if your wish to cover your flaps as well.

The center panel on my card is 3" x3" and you only adhere half of the panel to the left side flap.

Embellish as you see fit :)




Happy Carding and I'd love to see how your 'box' cards turn out, so don't forget to post :)

Ball Ornament

It's not a card but it's still made with paper :)

This was a make n' take challenge at Lil' Scrappers today. You can find the instructions at that link.

3-D Tree

I came across this tree card on Jacqueline's Blog and went to try it out right away. All I can say is WOW, I love this tree.....

Here is the card I made last night.....and will be making many more, thanks Jacqueline :)

To Love, Honor and Cherish

I had a productive morning. I finally made a Wedding Card that needed making today. This is another card request from a girl at work.
Tis the season to get hitched!

I decided to go with a 'S' fold and use up some older Basic Gray paper I had in my stash. I love working with Black and White, adding a touch of colour. This is a little on the plain side for me, no flowers or brads just a little ribbon and charm for texture.

Thanks for taking a peek. Have a wonderful day.

Just testing how to add photos

Diagonal Fold Double Pocket Card