Star Fold Card

Create a folded star or snowflake card.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Using the ruler and pen or pencil, make a mark in the middle of one 10" edge of paper (5" from each edge).

   

2. Step 2

   Draw lines from the center mark down to each bottom corner.

   

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4. Step 3

   Align drawn line with groove of paper cutter and trim off excess. Repeat for other side.

   

5. Step 4

   Align one straight edge of paper with left side of scoring tool. Score at 4 3/8" and 5 7/8".
   
   

   

6. Note:
   For sharp points on the star, move paper a scant 1/16th inch away from left side of scoring tool, as shown.
   
   Score the other two sides as you did for the first.

   

7. Step 5

   Use bone folder to crease score lines – valley fold for the center score lines, and mountain fold for the points of the star.
   

   

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9. Step 6

   Fold in one side, then the next side, and tuck the last side under the first to close. Decorate as desired.

   

Video!

Variations

Here are easy dimensions for using 8 1/2" x 11" or even 8" x 8" paper. Cut paper to 8" wide x 7" high. Mark the center point at 4" and cut the triangle. In step 4, score at 3 1/2" and 4 5/8" from each side. Other instructions are the same. Bonus: the card will fit in an A2 envelope!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Star Fold Card. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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