Ivy League Cards

Ivy League Cards

Tricia Morris Tricia Morris

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The Ivy League Cards are so much fun! One of the things I enjoy most about our card kits is that you can create a dozen beautiful cards while learning ways to efficiently create greetings with materials you may already own. This month is no exception!

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Ivy League Cards - Set A

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Let's start things off with a fun double angled pocket card. By cleverly folding a single 8.5x11" sheet of text weight paper, the card has two complete pockets and still opens to provide space for writing a personal message on the inside. We've designed a nested insert for each angled pocket.

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If you happen to have waxed linen thread on hand, sew the brass button onto the right edge of the second pocket.

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Ivy League Cards - Set B

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The vertical cards are quick 'n easy. Simply form a loop of blue grosgrain ribbon, make the ends pretty with a "v" cut, and add the cutaparts with foam adhesive.

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The horizontal cards are embellished with a gorgeous low profile bronze filigree element. Attach it with a brad from your stash or adhere with bookbinding glue.

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Ivy League Cards - Set C

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I think this "box card" is my favorite! You'll begin with a long white card base with four score lines. Once folded, a small tab holds the card base in a square shape.

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Next, a small hinge is created from a narrow strip of accordion folded paper. This allows the square blue panel to pop away from a corner of the card base.

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Since the box card doesn't open to reveal an inside greeting, we implemented some clever solutions for the front panel. First, score the left edge of a cutapart to create a flap to reveal the greeting inside.

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Finally, create a thumb hole with a 1" circle punch, and adhere the top, bottom and left edges to make a pocket for a greeting tag.

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If you're still curious about how you'll learn all of the techniques mentioned above, never fear! Your purchase of the Ivy League Card Kit includes a full-length video tutorial. See you in class!

Tricia

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