Bench Fold Card

Make a standing card with a central counter top, then transform it into a workbench, kitchen counter, dresser, desk, or table!

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Emboss a 4 1/4" x 11 3/4" card base with an embossing folder that matches your card theme (brick folder used here).

   

2. Step 2

   Score the panel on the long side at 2”, then flip the panel to the back side and score at 3 7/8”. Repeat this scoring pattern for the right side of the card base. Fold along score lines to create a U shape as shown.
   

   

3. Step 3

   Score the 3 7/8” x 3 7/8” piece of cardstock at 2”. Fold and burnish on the score line.

   

4. Step 4

   Adhere the long 2” x 8” strip to the bottom left of the card base by putting adhesive on bottom left and on the 2” side of the piece scored in step 3 (this is the “bench”).

   

5. Adhere the front piece to the right side of the card base.

   

6. Step 5

   Score the 4 7/8” x 3/4” piece at 1/2” from each end.

   

7. Step 6

   Adhere the ends of the scored piece into the rear of the card, level with the top of the front panel.

   

8. This strip will support the bench when the card is open.

   

9. Step 7

   Decorate the card as desired.
   
   For a kitchen themed card, adhere the black cardstock piece to the top of the bench to create a stovetop. Punch out 1 3/8” circles from leftover grey cardstock, then punch and layer 1 1/4” and 1” silver foil circles for the burners.
   

   

10. Step 8

    Create knobs for the oven and stovetop using 1/4" and 1/8” punches.

    

11. Step 9

    Emboss tan cardstock with a wood grain embossing folder. Trim two pieces to 1 3/4” x 1 3/4” to create cabinet doors. Sponge around edges if desired. Adhere the doors to the left and right of the oven using dimensionals.

    

12. Step 10

    To make an oven, die cut a window shape out of silver foil cardstock. Trim the window below the middle rail to create the oven shape. Place the bottom of the window onto the top to create the oven handle. Adhere acetate in the opening. On a grey cardstock backing (1 3/8” x 1/2), adhere some stamped or die cut cupcakes. Adhere the oven to the center of the card base.

    

13. Step 11

    Trim a window die cut for the upper window. Decorate with trim and stamped curtains.

    

14. Step 12

    Embellish with other die cuts as desired.

    

15. Step 13

    Complete the card.

    

16. This finished card is 4-1/4” x 8, and will fold flat for mailing.

    

Video!

Your Turn

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