Hello everyone! Today I've got a fun flip card style for you to make. Below is the front of the card.
When you pull on the tab, the first rectangle flips to reveal another one behind it.
For my rectangles and squares, I used dies from CottageCutz (squares) and Lawn Fawn (rectangles). If you don't have these dies, I've provided the measurements here so you can cut yours to the same dimensions. Then if you want, you can adjust this pattern to fit your supplies.
Please visit my video tutorial for directions.
RECTANGLES FOR CARD MATS:
1) Outer Blue Mat
Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Rectangle Stackables
* 5 1/4" x 4" largest rectangle in set
Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Rectangle Stackables
* 5 1/4" x 4" largest rectangle in set
2) Inner Polka Dot Rectangle
Lawn Fawn Large Stitched Rectangles Stackable
* 3 1/2" x 3 1/4" second largest rectangle in set
Lawn Fawn Large Stitched Rectangles Stackable
* 3 1/2" x 3 1/4" second largest rectangle in set
3) Scalloped Stitched Squares Used for the Flip Elements
CottageCutz Nested Stiched Scallop Squares
* Largest outside scallop square is 2 1/2" square - third largest die in set
* Smaller inside scallop square is 1 7/8" square - second smallest die in set
CottageCutz Nested Stiched Scallop Squares
* Largest outside scallop square is 2 1/2" square - third largest die in set
* Smaller inside scallop square is 1 7/8" square - second smallest die in set
4) Stitched Square Set Used on Top of Scalloped Rectangles
CottageCutz Stitched Square Set
* Largest Square measures 2" - 5th square from the outside
* Smallest Square measures 1 5/8" - 4th square from the outside
4) Pull Tab Mechanism
Cut at 1 5/8" wide by 5 1/8" long. Score at 1 5/8" and 1 7/8"
Cut at 1 5/8" wide by 5 1/8" long. Score at 1 5/8" and 1 7/8"
You can glue two layers together to make this pull extra strong or use 110 lb cardstock to make sure it will hold up with use.
5) Optional tag die to use on the pull end of the mechanism. Choose any tag die that is approximately or close to 1 5/8" wide. You can trip any excess like I did in the video as it won't show. You can also use a corner rounder to make the corners rounded if you don't have a tag die. Another option is to cut this using an electronic cutter by modifying a tag pattern. There are many ways to create a nice pull tab. Just remember to punch a hole in it so you can add a piece of ribbon.
OTHER SUPPLIES:
1) I used an older label punch from Stampin Up. If you don't have this, you can use another label punch of any brand as long as the width is at least 1 6/8" or larger. You can also cut a long skinny rectangle into the smaller rectangle mat (polka dot mat) that is 1/4" wide by 1 6/8" tall.
2) I punched a notch in the polka dot mat using a 1 3/4" circle punch and only punching it partially. I think any circle punch over 1" would work as well. Just judge how far in to punch the notch shape. On mine, the notch is about 3/8" deep from the edge but this is approximate. Eyeballing it should work fine for you.
3) The owl character I used on the purple card is a no name brand that someone gifted me. If you want to do something like this, just pick any cute little character you have in your stash.
4) I have used several Eyelet Outlet Supplies for this card:
* EO Toilet Paper & Tissue Brads
* EO Mask, Hand Sanitizer Soap Brads
* Stitched Flower Brads - Bright
* Mini Ladybug Brads
* Swirl Bling - Clear
* Fancy Long Bling - Pearls and Jewels, Blue
* Pencil Washi Tape
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you'll give this card style a try. It's a fun one to make!
Hugs,
Janet
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