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Amanda's side twist easel card project using the Quilted Card Companions Paper

 

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Side Twist Easel Card Project


If you’re looking for a fun fold that looks impressive but is still really enjoyable to make, this Side Twist Easel Card is a perfect choice! I’ve used the brand new Quilted Card Companions Paper for this project, and it adds so much texture and interest all by itself—meaning you can create a card that feels special without needing loads of extra embellishments.


This style of card is great for using up bits from your stash, playing with layers, and having a little fun with dies and embellishments. It also folds flat for posting but pops up beautifully for display—always a winner!


Supplies Used:


  • New Quilted Card Companions Paper – https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/WxYSn (more colours coming soon)
  • 5x5 pre-scored white card blank
  • Gold mirror card, white card, and green card for matting and layering
  • Deckle edge scissors (to create the stopper topper)
  • Happy Birthday sentiment – https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/UrJiv
  • These can be used as black and white digi sentiment stamps and printed on a regular printer. I printed mine on my laser printer and then foiled it using my Minc Foiling Machine for a bit of extra sparkle
  • A selection of circle dies (I used a mix of straight edge and stitched edge circles)
  • Some daisy die cuts and die-cut foliage to finish off the card


Side Twist Easel Card Sketch Template


If you’ve never made a side twist easel card before—or if you’d just like a handy reference reminder to keep—i have a template sketch to guide you through the fold.

It’s also perfect if you’re building up a little inspiration binder filled with your favourite card folds and layouts.

I’ll be sharing more of these sketch-style templates over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out for those too! You can find the download in the shop here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/aWQeX


This is how the card opens and stands - click on the play button in the centre of the image below to watch the video or head over to our youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@opulencebydesign




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