One of the other things on my list to achieve this year is to learn tea bag folding so that is what I have been teaching myself to do this week. This fold is the called the square fold simply because its a square of paper that you fold this way and that to make another smaller square. The hardest bit I found was to cut 8 squares identical not only in size but with the exact pattern on each one.
I raided my snippets folder and found this pretty floral paper that had a small repeat pattern on it. I used #2 size Xcut square parenthis nestie die to then trim the sqaures before I folded them into shape. I used #5 size to cut the mauve card and green cardstock 5"x 4.75" for the base card.
I created the sentiment using the #2 nestie die and of course no guesses for where the shrinkie button is.(It does have all sparkle on it but photo doesn't show it up.) I also made one for a friends birthday in Purple and Lime Green but forgot to take a photo before I sent it off in the post.
Entering into Di's Crafty Snippets Challenge #6 and also the following:
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes + add a heart.
16 comments:
OH This is lovely!! I want to learn tea bag folding as well, one of the many things on my list.
Blessings Bernie
My mum loves tea bag folding, it is not something I have tried but I love the effect. Yours turned out so well, I really love the colours and the pattern - well done x
wtg on learning a new technique, I haven't done it before, maybe you should give us a tutorial! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
That is so effective. Love your blend of colours. I do a bit of origami with the grands but never tried teabag folding.
So far, tea bag folding has defeated me, but having seen your result, I might have another go in the near future, when I can pluck up courage. It certainly made a lovely card. Thank you for your visit earlier and your very kind comments. I do very much like using my own photos whenever it is possible, and tweaking them a little. xx Maggie
This is so pretty Mrs A...T Bag folding was one of the first things I learnt when I started card making...lovely to see this technique on cards again :) Donna ♥ x
Very pretty. I don't do much tea baf folding but when I do I always use a punch to cut my squares.
How pretty this is! What a boon tea-bag folding is for using snippets! There's a truly inspiring book by Kim Reygate called 'Teabag Folded Greeting Cards' (Search Press) that you might like - you can tell I was a librarian, recommending a book!!!
love Mags B x
Ooooh, it's really pretty. xxx
PS Kim Reygate has a blog, you might be interested in having a look?
love Mags B x
Wonderful tea folding- very pretty papers and love the button in the center!
very cool Mrs A, i havent done T-Bagd folding since i started making cards 12 years ago, im seeing more of the good old techniques making a comeback now though. Lovely card and very nice dp flower.
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Hello!
This turned out beautifully - you have taught yourself well! Very pretty! Wishing you a happy day!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
What a brilliant way to use up those snippets Mrs A. Your tea bag folding is wonderful and I love the paper you used to do it too.
Cute little heart!!!
Love Jules xx
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