Funky Folds March 2024 Blog Hop - Simply Zinnia Reverse Easel Card

 

Welcome to the first Funky Folds Blog Hop.

We are a group of like-minded paper crafters who love to make cards with funky folds. Funky actually means "modern and stylish in an unconventional or striking way"... so we are featuring cards that are not your usual rectangle/square portrait or landscape style. Think 'easel', 'pop-up', 'gatefold', 'z-fold', 'shaped' or 3D cards. The list is endless. 

All Blog Hops have an 'anything goes' theme using any type of 'funky' card fold. I've made Reverse Easel Card featuring the Simply Zinnia bundle and Sweetly Scripted stamp set which is a new Online Exclusive. 

You might be familiar with a regular Easel Card Fold. They are really versatile and a firm favourite of mine. They are really great for when you want to make a special card but don't have time for a fiddly card fold. 

A Reverse Easel is constructed in a similar way, with you scoring your card base in half and then scoring the front section to form the easel. For my card I have scored the front section at the halfway mark but you can play around with the position. The card front is folded back on itself and the easel element is attached to this section.

The stopper lines up against the fold to add to the design when folded flat. You can of course use regular cardstock but don't these printed Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Cards and Envelopes look great? Such a great time saver! Half of the job is done for you!

I created a pot using a die from the Countryside Corners set. I held it in place with a paper clip. It gets attached to whatever you add to the easel part, in this case, zinnias coloured with Stampin' Blends. To cover the stems, I added a back to the pot. I had intended to use the large blooms from this set but my dies didn't arrive in time. That idea can be for my next card!

I added a panel to the back of the card for a message. 

 I love how the pot covers my sentiment to make a fun design when the card is closed. 

Stay tuned. I have more Zinnia Reverse Easel Cards in the pipeline.

Next up you are off to see an amazing funky fold from Andrea Sargent. 

If you love to make cards with creative folds and would like to join in with our monthly Funky Folds Blog Hop, you are welcome to head on over to our community group on Facebook to be part of the fun. facebook.com/groups/funkyfoldsbloghops 

Thanks so much for hopping by,

Lou

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