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Folding Fun: How Inspiration Sparked My Latest Craft Project Sheets






 

Folding Fun: How Inspiration Sparked My Latest Craft Project Sheets

January 16, 2025


I was inspired by Gill's card (thank you Gill) she posted the other day in our facebook group so thought it would be fun to do some tile sheets to work with. The above sheet is available as a little gift for our Patreon Club Member's so if you are a member please check out your member's area to download your Free Copy


I thought it would be fun to do some "Easy Cut Sheets" rather than just tiles as they are much easier to cut out with a trimmer or guillotine and as it is a block you can also use the sheet as a nice co-ordinating backing paper too!



A little bit about Tea Bag Folding



What is Tea Bag Folding?


Tea bag folding is a versatile papercraft technique where small, square tiles are folded into intricate designs, often resembling rosettes or stars. These folded shapes can then be layered or arranged to create stunning 3D embellishments for your cards, scrapbook pages, and other creative projects.


Is it a new technique?


It has been around a long time, i was lucky enough be shown how to do this technique by some of the amazing guests i had on my Paper Clinic shows back in the day on Create and Craft and i loved doing it, it is very therapeutic. It is one of those techniques that comes in and out of fashion or in my case when i remember about it or see a fabulous card that was made the technique.. just like iris folding or quilling


Where did it originate?


I believe Tea bag folding originated in the Netherlands around the 1980s. It was created by Tiny van der Plaas, a Dutch crafter, who is credited with developing this unique paper folding technique.

The story goes that Tiny wanted to decorate a greeting card for her nephew but didn’t have any suitable embellishments. Instead, she started folding the decorative paper envelopes from tea bags into intricate shapes and layered them to create beautiful, dimensional designs. This inventive method became a hit among crafters and evolved into the craft we know today.

Tea bag folding involves folding small, square pieces of decorative paper—often printed with symmetrical patterns—into shapes like rosettes, medallions, or flowers, which are then layered to create dimensional embellishments. Though it began with tea bag wrappers, today, specially designed papers and templates are often used.


The craft remains popular for cardmaking, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts due to its simplicity and the stunning results it achieves.


Introducing Our New Easy Cut Tea Bag Folding Tile Sheets!


Discover a new way to add depth and dimension to your papercraft projects with our Easy Cut Tea Bag Folding Tile Sheets. Perfect for cardmakers and paper enthusiasts alike, these sheets are designed to make the intricate art of tea bag folding accessible and fun for everyone!



Why You'll Love These Sheets

  • Pre-Printed Tiles: Each sheet features perfectly sized tiles, making them easy to cut and fold. No measuring or guesswork needed!
  • Double Duty: Not just for folding—these sheets can also be used as beautiful backing papers for your projects. The vibrant patterns and designs are perfect for adding a cohesive look to your creations.
  • Great for All Skill Levels: Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, our tea bag tiles make it simple to create professional-looking designs.



Crafting Made Easy

Our Easy Cut Tea Bag Folding Tile Sheets save you time and effort while offering endless possibilities for creativity. Pair them with coordinating embellishments and sentiments, or let the tiles take centre stage in your project!


Get Started Today

Ready to try tea bag folding or add a fresh touch to your papercrafts?

Check out our selection of Easy Cut Tea Bag Folding Tile Sheets and bring your projects to life in a whole new way!


Here is the little card i made for the launch of new Easy Cut Tea Bag Folding Sheets



The sheet is available as an instant download on the website, you can find it here:

https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/6Rhsn




I printed the sheet out twice:

The first sheet to fold up and the second sheet to use as a matching backing paper for the card



If you like these please let me know and i will create more sheets for you to use..


Happy Folding xo


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Thank you for looking, happy crafting as always! A xo

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