ThePowerOfACard: Interlocking Fancy Fold

How would you like to impress your friends with a card that has a definite WOW factor while in reality, it quite easy to make? If you said yes, I have the video for you. This interlocking fancy fold looks quite challenging to make but is actually pretty simple. The trick is to get your inside panel added before you make the front of the card.

When I saw this fun fold on-line, I wanted to try it. As soon as I did, I knew I would use the layout for a video. I have a variety of cards using a mix of current products and soon to be gone products while sprinkling in some upcoming new ones too! I tried to show you some pared down versions (less layers to cut), as well as some variations on the components. I hope you enjoy this deceptively easy interlocking fancy fold!

Gather your supplies:

Cardstock: Basic White 5-1/2" x 10-3/4"(scored at 1-5/8" and 3-1/4" from both ends), 3-3/8" x 4-5/8, 2" x 3"; Brights 6" x 6" DSP (Azure Afternoon patterns) 3-1/2" x 4-3/4", 2-3/4" x 3-3/4", 2-1/4" x 3-1/4", 6" x 2-3/8" and a few scraps to fussy cut if desired; Azure Afternoon 2-7/8" x 3-7/8", 2-3/8" x 3-3/8"
Hybrid Embossing Folder: Thoughtful Moments
Stamp: Wonderful Thoughts
Ink: Azure Afternoon
Ribbon: Baker's Twine Essentials and Pack Your Bags Twine 3-Pack - 18"
Embellishments: Adhesive Backed Rainbow Dots
Adhesive and Tools

The card base is a little different for two reasons - size and weight. Because we are adding so many paper layers onto this card, I found that using the Basic White instead of the Thick version works perfectly fine. The size of the base before scoring is 5-1/2" x 10-3/4". To prepare it for the fun fold, score at 1-5/8" from both ends. Then turn the paper over (I'll explain why in a minute) and score at 3-1/4". When you look at the scored base, you will see two lines that are indented, or valleys, and two that are raised, or mountains. The best way to fold paper after it has been scored is to fold so that the mountain is on the inside of the fold. Fold the large sections toward the middle of the card, then fold the remaining flaps back. This is the base for our fun fold.

Unlike most cards when we do the inside of the card after completing the front, it is vital to do the inside first. Stamp the sentiment onto the large white panel with Azure Afternoon ink and glue this to the large piece of DSP. Attach this to the inside of the card, centering it top to bottom and side to side.

Attach the two layers of DSP to the coordinating piece of Azure Afternoon with glue. With the card closed, lay the largest of the two pieces near the top left corner. Use the inside panel as a guide for the top of this piece. You will want the same size border on the top and left side. Add glue on the underside, just where the panel attaches to the card flap. Position the second piece near the lower right corner. The bottom will align with the inner piece. Slide it to the left temporarily to see where to add four dimensionals, then add the panel on top of the dimensionals, keeping the same size border on the left and bottom. The dimensionals will give the space for the left side panel to tuck under the right side panel easily.

Instead of using ribbon like my first card, I decided to use Baker's Twine. The white is from the Baker's Twine Essentials pack and the Azure Afternoon is from the Pack your Bags Twine 3-Pack. I cut 18" of both and tied them around the larger of the two panels. This variation of adding a bow isn't required and in fact, these are the only two cards with ribbons.

The Thoughtful Moments hybrid embossing folder (and die) can cut out a 6" square with a variety of sentiments. However, if you only want one of them, like I do, then just place a 2" x 3" piece of white where the Thank You is located and cut it out on the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine. Attach this with Mini Dimensionals so the sentiment sticks out a little off the side of the small panel.

For the envelope, I chose to decorate the flap with a panel of the leafy version of the DSP. Simply apply ink close to the edges, add the paper, then follow the edge of the envelope flap to trim. For a little extra, I fussy cut one of the leaf designs and added it to the front of the card. I had originally planned to put that on the inside, but liked it on the front. After filming, I cut out a another leaf and flower to add to the inside and added a few embellishments onto the front.

The first sample card I show in the introduction used the Unbounded Beauty and 2024-2026 In Colors DSP. I used the Thoughtful Moments again for my sentiment and the ribbon is Pretty in Pink Bordered ribbon. The gems are new - Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems - aren't they perfect?? The inside sentiment is from Pattern of Friendship. Who wouldn't love to get this card in the mail?

The Frames & Flowers Specialty DSP pack was used for this card. Instead of using two different papers for the panels, I used the same paper and matted it in Pretty Peacock. This pack of paper has two sided sheets, plus sheets full of frames, sprigs, sprays and flowers that are ready to use. I chose two sprays to surround the scalloped oval cut from Petal Pink (Unbounded Love dies). The sentiments are from The Right Words, a new sentiment set that I know will be so useful. I added some Riverside Irregular pearls to accent the front. For the inside, I chose to use a smaller white panel (3-1/4" x 4-1/2") so that more of the DSP would show.

This masculine birthday card is more on the simple side. The paper is from the County Woods DSP, which is one of my favorites when I have to make a card for a guy, and matted with Early Expresso. I didn't even add a second layer of DSP on the inside since the card base is crumb cake and the white shows up nicely (just make sure this is the 3-1/2" x 4-3/4" size). I used my favorite dies (so very, very sad they are retiring) called Wanted to Say to make the Birthday sentiment in Basic White and Misty Moonlight. The inside sentiment is from Hooray for Surprises.

Here's another card that uses the Wanted to Say dies and Unbounded Beauty DSP. The interior Celebrate was cut from the same paper as the larger panel - I like how it give a texture look to the letters. I used the Flowers of Beauty bundle to add a leafy die cut on the left panel and flower on the inside and envelope. The sentiment is once again from The Right Words.

My next two cards use paper from the Celebratory Sips DSP pack. It's part of a new suite coming out next month and I love it! For the first card, I chose that happy paper with lots of colorful fruits and matted it in Old Olive. For the smaller panel, I used a print that looks almost solid and matted it in Mossy Meadow. I fussy cut the drink from the DSP and the stamped sentiment - they really stand out on that paper! I used the Cheers & Sips bundle for all the sentiments, mint sprig and orange slice on the envelope. The second card made with this paper pack is another variation - instead of matting a piece of paper with a solid, I simply added a 1" strip near the outside edge of the layer. The label, hugs word and leaf is from the Hugs Abloom dies, a special set of dies for Paper Pumpkin subscribers. They release one each quarter and this one is the latest. I used more of the Brights 6" x 6" DSP for the inside and The Right Words for the inside.

So who's ready to make an Interlocking Fancy Fold? I hope I've given you enough inspiration to make one (or more) of your own!

Karen

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