What makes handmade cards special? I think it’s because we can create designs that shop bought cards don’t do, and today, we are turning things inside out!

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Both of today’s cards have something in common… would you like to see them?

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Today I have 2 EASY ways to Bring the Inside to the Outside!

Creating handmade cards gives us the opportunity to make unique designs. And both of today’s cards show a peek of the inside from the outside. And the 2 techniques that I share today are easy to do. Starting with,

Technique #1 – Simple Side Cut

• Start with an A2 Sidefold Cardbase (5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ and scored at 4 1/4″) or use a premade card base.
• Cut 3/4″ off the right side of the front panel of the card
• You can decorate the inside as you like, but I kept it simple and adhered dark grey cardstock (5 1/2 X 1 3/4) to the inside of the back of the card.
• This grey cardstock can be seen when the card is closed.
• I created a bold floral panel (5 1/2″ X 3 1/2″) and adhered this, and the sentiment, to the front of the card.

These beautiful big blooms are stunning and I love that I was able to Hot Foil them, for a little extra shine. But you can use any images that you have.

I went for a modern bold look, but you can change it up and instead of a bold grey colour, use design paper, metallic cardstock, stamp a pattern or even add texture with an embossing folder.

Technique #2 – Z Fold Card

This is one of the easiest fun fold cards to make and it truly brings the inside to the outside of the design.

•  Start with an A2 Sidefold Cardbase (5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ and scored at 4 1/4″) or use a premade card base.
• Score the front of the card at 2 1/8″ and fold this back to create a ‘Z’ fold.
• You can decorate the inside as you like, but I added some shiny tiny hearts (5 1/2 X 4 1/4) to the inside of the back of the card.
• This heart background can be seen when the card is closed.
• I created a bold floral panel using a partial die cutting technique, but an easier option would be to die cut a large flower and adhere it to the front of the Z fold card.

PRO TIP: Don’t have time to colour? Co-ordinating stencils and ink blending is an easy way to colour beautiful flowers FAST!

One thing to note, is when you are writing a senitment on these cards, you do not want it to show when the card is closed. So, I will usually write my sentiment on the inside of the Z-fold or on the back of the card.

I hope you are inspired to bring the inside out on your next card design! If you do, don’t forget to share them on social media with me @lostinpaper, I’d love to see what you make!

Crafty hugs,

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