I just realized that both of the patterns I have shared recently on my blog are hearts. I would like to create a seasonal pattern that I can share with everyone but I would love some suggestions as to what my readers would like to see. If there is a Thanksgiving or Christmas shape that you would just love to do an iris fold card of, please let me know. I will pick one of your suggestions and make up a free pattern to post here.
Here is one idea for Christmas cards. Do a basic circle pattern and top it with a small piece of shiny gold or silver paper that has been trimmed with scalloped scissors to look like an ornament topper. I also used ribbon in place of one of my papers. It has a nice shiny finish (although I have no idea if it is acid free). I cut this circle out with my Fiskars ultra shapeXpress and a circle template. It is much easier and cleaner than cutting freehand. The circle at the bottom edge of the card front was done using an old CD. I didn't think about it then but I could have used my CD as a template with my shapeXpress. Instead I cut it freehand with scissors and I can see that its not perfect. Oh well, live and learn...and make another card the right way this time!!
I would seriously love to hear some suggestions for holiday patterns you would like to see.
2 comments:
Jen,
I am LOVING your iris folding, and I really like this card you have pictured here. I was thinking about this technique for my Christmas cards, and would like to attempt it for at least a few of them. I think it would be nice to have a Christmas tree - but - I don't have a die cut for cutting out the tree in the middle of the card. A star would be very holiday like too - and that I could come up with. You are VERY talented! I wondered, do you do all of your own patterns?
Thanks so much for sharing with all of us!!!
Vicki Bell
Hisaho left this comment at Fiskateers "I would love to see a Christmas shape. I don't know how complicated a shape you can do, but maybe a wreath, poinsettia or holly."
Yes Vicki, I do make all of my own patterns. Thanks for your comments and suggestions!
Post a Comment