Japanese Dreams – Bridge Card - Tutorial


 This has got to be my favourite card i have made so far in my card making journey.



It was so simple to make, but yet so effective


What i used:

White Card stock

Red Card Stock

Chinoiserie Chic Paper Collection

Spectrum Noir Classique Alcohol Maker (DR1,FS6)

Spectrum Noir Triblend Alcohol Markers (TB2, TB3, TB4)

Double sided tape

3d Foam Pads



1         Trim white cardstock to 25 x 15cm, then score long side at 4cm, 8cm, 17cm and 21cm. Mountain fold outer score lines, valley fold inner ones.


2         Trim red card stock to cover the panels.  Should be 6 pieces.

4 pieces of 3 ½ x 14 ½ cm (side panels)

1 piece of 8 ½ x 14 ½ cm (back panel)

1 piece of 3 x 17 cm (bridge panel)

 

3         Trim the Umbrella paper.  Should be 4 pieces.  This is for the side panels.

                        4 pieces of 3 x 14cm

4         Trim the Heron paper to cover back panel.

                        1 piece of 8 x 14cm

5         Trim cherry blossom paper. This is for the bridge piece.

                        1 piece of 2 ½ x 16 ½cm

6         Adhere red cardstock and patterned papers to the panels and the sentiment to Navy card stock

 

7         Adhere the two long lanterns to back panel, adhere the red lantern with 3d foam

 

8          Adhere bridge panel to left front and right front panel

 

9          Adhere the lady to the back of the bridge panel using 3d foam, and sentiment to front of the panel with fans either side of the sentiment.


Shared with:-

Simply Ellibelle

Pammies inky pinkies challenges #2221

Global Design Project #GDP344

Sunday Stamps #SSC283

Paper craft crew #472

 

Hope you like the card

 

Dawn 




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Comments

  1. HeatherMay 27, 2022

    Oo, love these images and papers - so pretty! Perfect in our colors, and a fun fold to boot! Brava! Thanks so much for playing at Sunday Stamps!

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  2. Karen LetchworthMay 27, 2022

    This is such a cool fold. Thanks for sharing the technique. Have a wonderful week, and please join us again soon at The Card Concept. Your art is always a welcome addition.
    Blessings,
    Karen L, DT
    The Card Concept

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    1. Karen LetchworthMay 27, 2022

      P.S. For another FUN challenge, come play along with us at Word Art Wednesday. www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

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    2. Dawn WoodsMay 31, 2022

      Thank you for hosting

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  3. Heidi BaksMay 28, 2022

    Beautiful little scene you created. The main image and the background papers are so lovely and create such a room feel. Thanks for joining Sunday Stamps this week.

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  4. brendaMay 28, 2022

    Pretty soft tones of blue contrasting with the red, lovely to see you at We Love Stamping May challenge, thank you.

    B x

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  5. LinbyMay 28, 2022

    I just love how you've done this card. The card base really suits the Japanese theme and reminds me of my visit to Japan too.

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  6. Kerry ParkinsonMay 31, 2022

    I love bridge fold cards too and this one is a feast for the eyes. Thanks so much for joining us at The Card Concept.

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