Using cheap thin cards

[sharron246]

I saw this on a crafting program the other day.

Take two thin blank cards the same size.
they should be folded in half as per normal.

simply fold the front, back towards the spine.
Do this with both cards.

Now turn one card so the fold is on the other side.

stick the two cards together.

You will now have a gate fold card that has extra flaps on the front.

It also means you have a thicker card.

[mimi08]

What a great idea! I'm definitely going to try it!

[binx]

Sounds cool. School resumed today, so I have some play time (yippee!!); I'll have to give it a try. TFS.

[jennv]

This is a wonderful idea! I just tried it. Now I have a use for the bargain paper I bought (but shouldn't have)! Thank you so much for sharing, Sharron.

[sharron246]

Glad you lliked the idea.

Have just sold 60 gold wedding blanks made with this fold, the bride to be is over the moon as she has never seen this before.

Added some bargain handmade card as a topper and a bit of ribbon....

[RAWS]

What a great tip. I have some of that "junky" card stock that I was frustrated with after I bought it. Now I can use some of it up. Thanks for sharing.

[babyclaire]

Thanks so much for sharing this great idea. I just bought a fifty card pack from Hobby Lobby that I was so disappointed with the quality and now... I can use them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I tried this tip and they work great. Thanks again. Carol from the windy city....

[jellychick]

anyone have a picture??

[scrappingjax3]

I would love to see a pic of this! Having a hard time seeing it today. Must be the meds. lol. Thanks!

[sharron246]

Say you have some two colour card.
white back , black Front.
fold card in half so Black is on the inside. Normal Card.
Fold the front of the card so the white front section is folded up to the centre fold.
As you look at the card now you can only see Black.

If you were scoring a 21cm by 15cm card A5.

You would score at 10.5cm and 15.75cm.
So the card would be 15cm by 10.5cm as a finished card.

You make 2 of these then with the cards black side up turn one card round 180' so now the centre folds are oppersite.


You will be glueing the two card backs together black to white.

Will post a card tonight as off to my card club today.

[Loraly]

sounds interesting . . I would love to see a picture

[mopzsix]

ok i will start with these pics i hope this helps part two is comming as soon as i get this done hehehe

debbie j

[mopzsix]

here is part two i dont have the fancy website like others but you will get the jist of the idea here
it would make a cute valentine for the kids to give away to there teacher
or friends
hope this helps
debbie j

[craftymomto2]

Debbie, THANKS!!! I was having a hard time "seeing" this without pictures, but yours helped!! Question, you do start with a 8.5 x 11 piece and cut at 4.25 x 5.50? Just want to make sure I cut it right and not mess it up!! ;)

[mopzsix]

yes i just cut the 8.5x11 in half to do this i am happy to help

debbie j

[scrappingjax3]

OH! OK, I can see it now! Thanks so much for the pictures! They really helped! (I'm sorry I'm a little slow this week...I blame the meds...lol) Great idea! Thanks a ton!!

[craftymomto2]

Got to try this for a card swap I'm in, now it is easy peasy!! ;)

[jellychick]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopzsix

here is part two i dont have the fancy website like others but you will get the jist of the idea here
it would make a cute valentine for the kids to give away to there teacher
or friends
hope this helps
debbie j

Thanks...now I see what everyone is talking about...;)

[stampinlynn]

Just a wonderful idea your pics and directions were perfect TFS.
Lynn

[shelsmom]

TFS, I needed the pics to understand also, sometimes reading alone doesn't get it, lol.

[Loraly]

Thanks for the pictures Debbie- I always do better with a visual.

[lindylou1220]

I thought I had it in my head but what I saw wasn't what was in the pix so TFS!

Great way to get rid of all that old cheap CS that I didn't know any better than to buy when I first started.

[Busyb]

Thanks for the pictures. Now I get it!! Love it, off to make some

[handmadeheartfelt]

Thanks for the idea and for the visual.
The pics helped so much

[cherylstamps]

Cool. I get it. Thanks for the pix. I have a box of cards from Joann's that are pretty thin and this will be a great way to utilize them!

[njbaker]

I have LOTS of cheapo stock I bought way back when.... I'm dragging it out tomorrow!!! The picture certainly makes it easier to "see". thanks!

[mopzsix]

hey there ladies

here is a video i found of anther way to use that thin card stock it is the third card in this video but it also has some great ideas for folding your papers too hope this helps
enjoy
debbie j




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