Ladybug Dies Archives - Libby Fens, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features special card folds.

Who doesn’t LOVE a special fold???? I love, Love, LOVE them.

I ran across one on Facebook the other day that used a quarter of a sheet, 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, of card stock as its base. With Lavonne’s permission I have used her fold and decorated it my way for you today!

Look. At. The. Cuteness.

It is 3 dimensional!!

Look from the top –

And, best part of all, it folds flat for mailing!!!!

You can see the sentiment through a Stampin’ Up! envelope that its flat!

This adorable stamp set is a free hostess set with a qualifying order or party. The Ladybug Dies however, can be purchased by anyone.

I used Blends to color the ladybugs and the flowers.

So. How DID I make this??

Once you learn the basics components of the card, you’ll be creating these in no time!
Base. 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, scored in half at 2 3/4″.
Bottom strip. 6 1/2″ x 1 1/4″, scored 1/2″ from the two edges.
Middle. 2″ x 4 1/2″, score at 2 1/4″.

Base folds in, crease it.
Middle folds out in center, tabs go in / under. Crease both.
Apply Tear & Tape to tabs on the middle and the strip. It will be on the front of the tabs.
After folding in at score on base, fold flat. Take middle piece and fold flat.

Line up two score lines, base with middle flush with the bottom.
Adhere one tab at a time flush with bottom making sure centers stay lined up.
Do other tab (one at a time it is easier to line up).
Fold tabs back on the strip. Adhere one at a time, again being flush to the edges and the bottom.

Repeat for other side.
Card is flat.
Stand it up, making sure the base is in and the middle is out.

Decorate as you like!

Notes :

Keep in mind, whatever is in the middle flat can not interfere with itself when opened (I ran into this issue as I was placing these large headed flowers. One is up, one is down a bit).
Place items on either side of score line.
Clear acetate behind the middle items may be sturdier.
Use Tear & Tape or a strong adhesive.
I do not use liquid glues because if I need to reposition something, I just use an adhesive neutralizer (un-do) to remove and try again.

(I make patterns in a really bright bulk card stock for future reference. That is why my directions are in lime green!)

I hope you have LOVED my share today! If so, PLEASE leave me some love as you pin the images!

You are going to love all the inspiration you get this weekend from Debbie Henderson, Mary Brown and the others on out hop!