Today I have decided to bring you Iris Folding for my card. I had never done it before and I thought it would be fun to try. I found a template on line and if you google Iris Folding you will find many designs you can try. This is the one I found and used.
I started with a Basic White piece of card stock and cut a circle with the layering circle dies in just the right size for the the iris pattern. Then I put it through the Merry Melody 3D embossing folder.
I then turned it upside down and placed it over the Iris Pattern.
Take your strips of Lights Aglow DSP place the folded edge on the inside of the open circle along the line starting with 1 then working your way around taping them down with washi tape and cutting of the extra and you will be able to use the extra length so cut it as close to the edge as possible.
I then popped the completed Iris up on dimensionals on a piece of Lights Aglow DSP and then popped that on a card base of Soft Succulent.
For the sentiment I used the Celebrate with Tags stamp set and I wanted the Merry Christmas in 1 line not underneath each other so I took out my stamparatus and put a piece of Basic White down and put some tape over the word "Christmas" and inked up "Merry". Took off the tape and stamped "Merry". I cleaned the stamp and then lined up "Christmas" next to "Merry" and taped up "Merry" and inked "Christmas" and took the tape off and stamped "Christmas" next to "Merry"
So I placed the die on one end and put it through the Cut & Emboss Machine but not all the way so I didn't cut the "Christmas" off! Then place the die back into the stitched holes and move the die along until you have it in the place that you are happy with and put it through just far enough to cut the other end and not cut off "Merry". A great way to make a longer banner when needed!
To finish off my card I thought the bauble needed to hang from a branch of the Christmas tree so I cut some pine branches from the Holly Berry Dies in Crumb Cake and Evening Evergreen and mad this luscious bow is known as the Tammy Bow, designed by Tammy Wilson and I thought it was perfect for this card using the Gold and Vanilla satin edged ribbon.
I had fun making this card and there are many different designs of Iris folds that you can find on the internet for you to try with your off cuts of DSP to use them up!
If you have any questions about this card or would like to get your hands on these gorgeous products please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sharon Davern <= You Are Here
I love this technique Sharon, it looks beautiful as a bauble on your card. Great choice of DSP too.
ReplyDeleteEverything about your card is fantastic, Sharon! The Iris folding is incredible, and that bow is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love this technique Sharon and you have created a fabulous bauble using the Lights Aglow DSP. Gorgeous Tammy bow!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! That is one very special card! How very clever Sharon. The folded papers look like a miniature patchwork block - I love it! The end result, with all your lovely elements added, is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow O wow Sharon. Your beautiful bauble using an iris design is amazing. I love that it is set against an embossed background with some pine for the bauble to hang from and the delightful Tammy bow. All so gorgeous. Xxx
ReplyDeleteWow just wow Sharon there is just so much detail in your card and so much work but the end result is absolutely worth it.
ReplyDeleteYour gorgeous iris folding card is a labour of love, Sharon - just incredible! You've used the perfect DSP for this technique.
ReplyDeleteYes, Sharon, this is a brilliant technique (one I haven't used in years). It is very effective and I love how you used different papers for the layers to create your bauble. Great tip with the sentiment die too!
ReplyDeleteYet another elaborate technique that I would not have the patience for, but you absolutely nailed, Sharon! I love the end result, of an elegant bauble with lovely accompanying details. x
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