Bendi card fold

This is an old style but newly discovered card fold. 

I was inspired by searching bendi cards and a tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers.

I am not sure about you, but I often find following tutorials with measurements difficult, so usually I end up rewriting them for my own use later. Adjusting measurements and simplifying steps as I go.

So this one is as much for me, as it is for you!

Step 1. 

You will need a piece of cardstock in your favourite colour ( this one is mint Macaron).

Start with a piece 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and Cut this into three pieces, so you have:

5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

5 1/2" x 2 1/2"

5 1/2" x 1 3/4"

Step 2. Score the two smaller pieces at 1/2" from one end. (This will be the tab that wraps around the back of the card.)

Step 3. Score the other end of these pieces at 1/4". 

Step 4. Cut a small tab from the 1/4" side, on the two smaller pieces.

Step 5. is to measure 4" on the large back piece and draw two dots either side where your tab will insert.

Step 6. And using your blade make a cut / slot the size of your tab.

Step 7. Next take the larger of the flaps and measure 2" .

Place 2 dots where the smallest tab will insert and cut with your blade to make a slot.

That's how they look ! We are almost ready to glue and construct the card.

Step 8. Cut a gentle curve in the two small flaps.

Step 9. Add some strong "tear and tape" adhesive on the scored tabs ( I think the tape should have gone on the other side). But you get the idea.

Step 10. Construct and decorate your card.

The tape adheres to the back of the large piece and the tabs slot into the slits (as above).

This part is the creative bit where we begin to decorate with die cuts, patterned paper, vellum and stamping.

I love this brand new wreath stamp it looks lovely stamped or water coloured to make the holly leaves and berries pop in green and red.

The products I've used are all exclusive to stampin' Up! 

Stampset: Peaceful wreath (Seasonal catalogue 1 Sept 2015).

Printed velum: Winter wonderland designer stack

Framelits: Wonderful wreath Framelit dies, Sleigh ride edgelits

Aqua painter, Mossy Meadow and Real Red ink pads.

The snow can also be made to sparkle with a touch of Dazzling Diamonds glitter!

Did you want a copy of the Seasonal catalogue?

Send a message to Nerida on 0468 877 125 or contact me at Stamping joy's facebook page.