Recently I uploaded some cards I made using the Iris folding technique and thought that maybe it was a good idea to put together a tutorial showing you how I made them. So here it is. I hope you like it and find the instructions easy to follow. These are easier to make than they look and very effective.
Let's start:
1 - Download the template. You might need to resize it depending on the size of the card you're going to use.
2 - I used an A4 sheet of card and I drew the outline of the template on the card. Then using a ruler and a sharp craft knife cut out the shape you just drew.
3 - With the help of some Blue Tack fix the template to the card making sure the outline of the template matches that on the card.
4 - Measure the widest part of the strip.
5 - Cut strips of the paper you've chosen for this project with double the width measured above. Fold these in half lengthwise and apply some glue inside. You can either combine several different patterns or just use one pattern. You can also use ripped vellum or paper. This will produce a nice effect and saves you paper as you don't have to fold it.
6 - Apply double sided tape all around the outside of your template.
7 - Start placing your strips of paper in an alternate fashion following the template. Cut out excess paper.
8 - Keep layering your strips of paper until you finish. You might need to apply small pieces of double sided tape to keep the strips of paper in place.
9 - Carefully detach the template from the card removing the Blue Tack. Turn the card around so you can see the right side of your work.
10 - Choose the material you're going to use for the center. I used fusible fibres but you can use card, fabric, etc. Experiment and see what works best.
11 - Embellish as you want and cut your pattern. Apply on the front of your card.
Hope you enjoy this project.
