Hello, Crafters.
Today’s card is another fabulous fancy fold card and is called a concertina fold. It’s like a lot of fancy fold cards in as much as it looks complicated but is actually quite straightforward to make. My prototype was the masculine card I made using the Sailing Home Stamp Set and Designer Series Paper (DSP). I have lost count of the number of cards I’ve made using this combo but it really has become my go-to set. What am I going to do when the DSP has retired? Oh, woe is me!!
I didn’t finish the front of the masculine card because I’m going to use it for my son’s birthday which is on 27th May and I’m toying with the idea of giving one of the feminine versions to his partner Sasha as her birthday is on 21st May. To save time on the video, I fussy cut three magnolias from the same design sheet I used for the video and I’m really pleased with end result.
I did the same for the Parisian Blossom card but I used a similar design to the sheet I’d used for the main body of the card. It worked out equally as nicely as the Magnolia Lane card did which goes to show it isn’t necessary to stick to the same design to achieve a great look. Part of the driving force to do the fussy cutting was that neither of the stamp sets had a selection of small images to choose from. It’s a great opportunity to let the DSP do the work for you and the card!
I must admit that I was very doubtful about this card when I first saw it on YouTube. The video was made in 2011 and the crafter used patterned paper and it wasn’t put into a card base like today’s card. I had doubts about this card initially because I didn’t think the patterned paper could be strong enough to support the inner section of the card. As I watched to the end of the video it became obvious that the paper was certainly strong enough.
The biggest tip I gave for making this card is to choose a sheet of DSP where you can use both sides of it so when your card is finished you only have two patterns on your card. The alternative is to use two different sheets and have four designs on your card which I’m sure will distract from the beauty of it! When I was looking for designs I could use, I found several sheets to choose from.
There were two factors that cut down my options. Firstly, on some designs, I didn’t have enough DSP left to cut the sizes I needed, i.e. one piece 12″ x 6″ and the other piece 8″ x 4″. The second restriction was the lack of a co-ordinating stamp set combined with the fact the DSP didn’t have designs that lent themselves to fussy cutting suitable images. Any other time of the year, I would have had a far greater choice, but this year I have done exceptionally well in using up my DSP.
It was a great card to make and I hope you give it a try! That’s about it from me today. I hope you have a very blessed Sunday and I look forward to being back with you tomorrow. In the meantime please take care and stay safe. Happy crafting.
JanB. xx
Evening Jan. On your blog for this card, I just adore the paper used on the 3rd photograph. Would you mind telling me which DSP you have used. Will now go watch how you make this card as I just love it. Hugs: M XX
Hi, Mal. I’m not sure which one you’re calling the third paper! The Pool Party Card – Parisian Blossoms; the Whisper White Card – Magnolia Lane; Night of Navy – Sailing Home. xx
As always, Thanks Jan. It is the Pool Party card. Definitely about to order the DSP Parisian Blossoms. Such a happy and bright paper. XX Mal
Evening again Jan. Sorry but this comment will house a few questions. I know, you are running away!!!! You said a few times on this amazing video:
– that you were checking which was the correct side of the paper. I assume you meant when cutting CS you get a “lip” and you wanted to make sure that the “lip” was facing down. Have I assumed correctly? (Hope you understand what I mean – jolly beginner stampers and their questions!!!!)
– Also, would you consider using thick Whisper White cardstock for the base? Or would that make it too bulky?
There was another question but I have forgotten it as it is nearly bedtime for me in Australia.
Hugs and thanks for tutoring me. XXX Mal
Wonderful card Jan and I do know that I can make it as I have this DSP.
Hi, Mal. Yes, you’re correct about the lip on the cardstock. There is a way you can get rid of it if you find you have a lip in different places on both sides of the cardstock, i.e. run your bone folder along the lip. I wouldn’t use Thick Cardstock because I think it cracks if you crease it too hard whereas I never find that happens with the regular Whisper White Cardstock. Also, because I put layers on my cards, I don’t need to use Thick Cardstock. I hope this helps and you’re ALWAYS welcome to ask questions – it’s how we all learn!! xx
Thanks Jan. I would never of thought to use a bone folder. I have yet to purchase Thick WW but shall put that on hold for now as I am like you in that I like the elegance of layering. Thank you for always answering my questions. Blessings: M M DJ
Thank you Jan wonderful card will try it.
Many thanks, Nancy. Enjoy! xx
Absolutely stunning Jan. I really love it. It is a must to try for sure. The one for your son is so awesome as well. My son’s birthday is on Monday and I wish I had seen this prior to his going in the mail 🙂 Oh well be! 🙂
Thank you for sharing yet again an wonderful inspiring project.
Many thanks, Donna. It’s a shame I didn’t do this video a week earlier! xx
Just made this card in the pool party color and just think it is lovely. Thanks so much for this video. Your are so relaxing to watch, and you are so very clever and artistic. Take car and stay safe.
Many thanks for your kind words, Lynda. They are very much appreciated. xx
This is such a beautiful card Jan. Love the magnolia paper you used. Also love the blue for the male card version. As I’ve said before I love making the fancy fold cards. They make such an impression on the receiver. Be safe & TYFS
Many thanks, Claire. It never fails to amaze me how many different fancy fold cards there are around! xx