Mini Bendi Card

Create a single panel card with 2 pop-out features.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut base cardstock to at 4 1/4” x 5 1/2”, and score at 2 3/4”.
   
   Cut center piece to 2” x 4 1/2”, and score at 1/2”, 2 1/4”, and 4”.
   
   Cut front strip to 1 1/4” x 6 1/2”, and score at 1/2” on both ends.
   
   Cut layering panels at 4 1/8” x 5 3/8”, 1 7/8” x 3 1/2”, and 1 1/8” x 5 3/8”.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Adhere the 4 1/8” x 5 3/8” layering panel over the 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” base. Using a bone folder, press the cardstock in half and burnish the score line again.

   

3. Step 3

   Adhere the 1 7/8” x 3 1/2” layering panel over the 2” x 4 1/2” center piece. Using a bone folder, press the cardstock in half and burnish the score line again.

   

4. Step 4

   Adhere the 1 1/8” x 5 3/8” layering panel over the 1 1/4” x 6 1/2” strip.

   

5. Step 5

   Add adhesive to the tabs on either side of the center panel, and center it on the card base.

   

6. Step 6

   Add adhesive to the tabs on either side of the bottom strip as shown.

   

7. Center the strip at the bottom of the card base, wrapping the tabs to the back.

   

8. Step 7

   adhere the two 2 1/2” x 4” pieces of white cardstock to the back of the project so you can write your message.

   

9. Step 8

   Stamp a sentiment and adhere it to the bottom panel.

   

10. Step 9

    Embellish to your heart's content.

    

11. Step 10

    Complete the project.
    
    The card presses flat to mail in a standard A2 envelope.

    

Video!

Your Turn

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