Card making Techniques Card Making
Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. It has been practised for centuries - evidence suggests that it could even trace back as far as the 6th century. It’s a great way of making shapes with nothing more than paper - easy and economical!
Craft essentials, Embroidery thread, Sewing needle
These creations make perfect card toppers, as you’ll see here. Designer Kim Birtwhistle has formed beautiful Christmas trees out of paper - why not give it a go?
• Cut two squares from festive patterned paper measuring 5cm and 7.6cm. Create two squares from a different patterned sheet measuring 3.8cm and 6.4cm.
• Take the largest square and, with the pattern facing up, fold it in half. Open it out and and fold in half again the other way. With the pattern side down, fold the paper diagonally to create a triangle. Open it out and repeat the other way.
• Pinch two opposite corners together and inwards to create a 3D triangle. Flatten this shape and fold one edge inwards to meet the centre fold. Repeat on the other side to make the first tree layer. Repeat these folds on each of the remaining squares.
• Cut a rectangle of snowflake patterned paper to 10cm x 15cm. Stick this to a silver blank. Embellish this panel with a hand-sewn border using white embroidery thread.
• Glue the smallest triangle towards the top of the blank. Slide the slightly larger triangle inside the top one and glue in position. Repeat this until all four shapes are attached. Attach a 'Peace' sentiment under the tree and a pop-out star above using foam pads.
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