Valentine's Day
Easter
Iris folding is an old technique that originated in Europe. I have seen it done with material for a wonderful affect. It's a great way to use all those scraps of wrapping paper left over from the holidays. I learned about this while on my last cruise in December in one of the craft classes. you can find free patterns online www.irisfolding.circleofcrafters.com You can also get the directions. It's really easy. You print out your pattern, choose the paper patterns you want to use. I've actually used just one kind of paper throughout the entire project as seen in the St. Patrick's Day shamrock card and the shimmering cross Easter card. If you notice in each pattern the center paper is contrast, glitter paper works best. I have also used stickers. The paper is cut into small pieces and folded in half, and layered according to the pattern directions. I find that Scotch tape works best for taping the paper to the card. An inexpensive way is to use the blue 'painter's tape' that is used to tape off window sills when painting your house walls. When finished you remove the pattern from the card and finish the card any way you choose. I have used seed beads to outline the pattern on some of my cards and on others I've used yarn or leather lacings. Whatever you choose to use ends up with its own unique affect. It can be as simple or extravagant as you choose. For the inside I like using stickers and usually print out a verse and glue inside.
So go ahead and try this fun card making technique! Happy Crafting!
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