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Fun Fold Friday – Gatefold

#funfoldfriday #ctmh #craftingwithamanda

This week’s fun fold is just a workhorse. You can configure it to work exactly with the dimensions of your images, shapes & sentiments as well as use up tons of scraps.

Happy Crafting!

Quarter fold Card

Fun Fold Friday Card Tutorial

Quarter Fold

Start with 2 pieces of cardstock

CS1: 4 3/16 x 11

CS2: 5 7/16 x 8 ½

Score CS1 at 2 3/4 from each end

Score CS2 at 2 1/8 from each end

Adhere the two pieces of cardstock together, lining up the edges with the score lines. Making a cross

Decorate as desired. (2 x 2 5/8) are the dimensions of the flaps that will show on the front of the card

Fold the card as you would close a packing box. Fold in the left side, fold up the bottom, fold in the right side, then tuck the left corner of the top flap underneath the left side panel

This card would be great to hold confetti or a monetary gift. (No worries of it slipping out!) The card fits in a standard envelope

Happy Crafting

Z fold & Double Z Fold Cards & Instructions

#funfoldfriday

I started a new Fun Fold Friday Card series. I might not get the instructions put up when the video goes live, but I will get them posted! #FunFoldFridayCard

Here are the written instructions for these cards.

Happy Crafting!

Facebook Live Workshops

Close to My Heart has been hosting workshops for the paper kits in the Idea books and special paper packs on Facebook. If you indicate you’re going you will be eligible for prizes from CTMH. You can find the list of upcoming events here https://www.facebook.com/CloseToMyHeartOfficial/events/?ref=page_internal

If you miss any of the live workshops, you can always go back and watch it in your own time. Some of the paper packs are available in the online-only section and are only there while supplies last. You can see what’s available here. https://craftingwithamanda.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=317

June 30, 2020, Brushed Bundle (CC6204) Brushed Workshop (This is the link for the instructions for the to make 3 double layouts, 1 single layout & 8 cards.

July 7, 2020, Stitched Together Card making Workshop Kit (G1206)

July 14, 2020 Stitched Together Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (G1202)

August 11, 2020, Summer Vibes Card making Workshop Kit (G1209)

August 18, 2020, Summer Vibes Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (G1207)

August 26, 27 & 28, 2020, Happiest Place Scrapbooking and Card making Workshops (TBA)

September 19, 2020 National Stamping Day Workshops (TBA)

Happy Crafting!