Graphic 45 French Country Quad Card 60 Second Tutorial
Hello everyone! The calendar says it will officially be Fall this week but here in Texas we've gone back to Summer! I guess since it is still warm or rather hot here for us when Fall rolls around we still have flowers and I always associate sunflowers with fall. Today I have this really simple but a little complicated (because of it's "fancy" fold) card idea for you using Graphic 45's French Country collection and some wonderful silk sunflowers I found on Etsy. You really can make this card quickly as I've done a 60 second (yes, that's 60 seconds as in 1 minute tutorial and the footage is not sped up) on how to make it. We were asked by Graphic 45 to do a 60 second tutorial video that could be shared on Instagram. It was a challenge but I got it done! Here is mine:
Edited to add: I've had a lot of requests for the measurements for this card. Yes, the video is fast but if you hit pause for each text you can jot it down. However, I am adding the measurements from my notes below to make it a bit easier for you. The finished size of the card when folded up is an A2 card, 4.25" wide x 5.5" tall.
Cut 1 piece of cardstock to 11.5" x 5.5" and score the 11.5" side @ .25", 3.75" and 7.25"
Turn and with the .25" score line at the top of your score board, score 5/8" down to the last score mark. Cut out the 5/8" section and discard (see video).
Accordion fold the score lines and cut out another piece of cardstock 2.75" x 4.25" and glue this piece to the .25" section. You will have a bit of .25" excess sticking out beyond the 2.75" x 4.25" piece. Cut that off and discard.
Measure, cut and adhere patterned paper to all sections of the card. Add lace, ribbon, twine & flowers as desired. Measure and cut an ivory or white piece of cardstock for a greeting or message inside your card.
It's done! This fold style will look fabulous with any of the Graphic 45 collections for any occasion!
Check out my Quad Card on the Graphic 45 blog today along with Magda's smashing pumpkin centerpiece!
