Thanks to some requests after I shared a paper bow card last month here, I’m back this month with a tutorial on the folded chevron technique I used on the bottom of that card!
This time I used the same technique to create a border on a layout about my sweet daughter who likes to dress up and be just like her big sisters. The Little Miss collection from Bo Bunny Press was perfect for this page. Take a look:
Supplies: cardstock, patterned paper, buttons, rub ons, pearls, layered sticker (Bo Bunny Press); cardstock, ribbon (American Crafts); washi tape (Anna Griffin, We R Memory Keepers); paper doilies (Wilton); electronic die cutting machine (Provo Craft); Cricut cartridge (Creative Memories); brown pen (Sharpie)
Here’s how to create the folded chevron stripes:
1. Trim your double sided paper into several 1x2 ½ inch strips. I used 11 strips for each row across the bottom of my layout.
2. Fold opposite corners over and line the edges up evenly as shown. You’ll need to switch corners every other strip so they fit together correctly.
3. Align the folded strips across the bottom of your layout. I created two folded chevron stripes, but you can try doing more or less. You can also try creating vertical or diagonal folded chevron stripes. Play around until your happy with the look.
Tip: you can scale down the size of the strips to fit smaller projects like cards and gifts.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. This technique is easy but packs a big punch on your projects. Give it a try! ~ Aly Dosdall
It's the final day for our 15K Fan celebration! As we were getting ready to celebration 15K we quickly hit 16K so today is Day 16 and we are celebrating Spellbinders...and they are celebrating YOU! Join us on facebook here to be entered to win a fabulous set of brand new dies! Thank you Spellbinders!!!
Of course we don't want to leave our blog friends out so let's have a special giveaway today to celebrate the end of a wonderful summer!
We have a few copies of CardMaps 2 remaining in the office so if you would like it, just leave your comment by Thursday, September 6th at 6:00 p.m.! Good luck!
Have a wonderful day friends! For those Mom's saying goodbye to little one's like I did today (sniff, sniff) treat yourself to a Starbucks or something fabulous! I plan on it.
~ Catherine
Very cool! I would love the CardMaps book! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Kelly Braund | September 04, 2012 at 09:14 AM
thank you for sharing the useful tip and technique on creating your own chevron on layout...!
Posted by: heaney | September 04, 2012 at 09:18 AM
That is awesome Aly! As always, love your work.
Posted by: Amy K | September 04, 2012 at 09:27 AM
What a cool technique. And what a great giveaway.
Posted by: Missy K. | September 04, 2012 at 09:32 AM
Yep, I had to choke back tears quite a few times! Sent my little one off to kindergarten ;) Beautiful LO and thanks for the amazing tutorial!!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | September 04, 2012 at 09:36 AM
I would love a copy! Thanks for the chevron tutorial.
Posted by: Janet Zeppa | September 04, 2012 at 09:38 AM
Wow, love the way you did that chevron, will need to try it!!!!
Posted by: Gisele | September 04, 2012 at 09:57 AM
this chevron tutorial is amazing!! Thanks for sharing. And yes, would definitely LOVE to have a copy of the cardmaps magazine. Thanks! :)
Posted by: Angel | September 04, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Card Maps 2...I haven't even seen this in the stores so I would love to win it. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Pam Spradlin | September 04, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Love that chevron tutorial. Just got to give that a try. Would definitely love to be a winner of one of those magazines.
Posted by: Gloria Martens | September 04, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Nice!!!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
val Rodrigues
Posted by: Val Rodrigues | September 04, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Gosh, this is so fun...how exciting...looking forward to see who wins.... {hope it's me! :-)}
Posted by: Yvonne Cormier | September 04, 2012 at 10:16 AM
What a neat idea! I would never have known it was that simple. Cardmaps would be a fabulous win!
Posted by: Krista Ritskes | September 04, 2012 at 10:31 AM
I need some ideas for cards, so this is perfect.
Posted by: RamonaP | September 04, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Beautiful card and layout. Love this technique and will give it a try. Would love to win the CardMaps2 book. I have the PageMaps book and love it.
Posted by: JoAnn B. | September 04, 2012 at 10:57 AM
what a great idea !!!! I ll try it for sure!!!! thanks !!!!
Posted by: xara | September 04, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Love this technique....and a chance to win! Thanks
Posted by: Caroline Thornton | September 04, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Cool technique. And chevrons are so hot right now. :)
Posted by: Jess S | September 04, 2012 at 11:10 AM
Awesome card and layout!!! Love the technique and the CardMaps book. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Laurie D. | September 04, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Wonderful card and layout. Thanks for sharing this technique.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | September 04, 2012 at 11:15 AM
what a neat little something to add to a page! Thanks for the tip!
Posted by: louise johnson | September 04, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Thanks to Aly for the fun technique.
Thanks for the chance to win a cardmaps book - love sketches, and Becky's are always awesome.
Posted by: Cynthia B. | September 04, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Love technique. Thanks for the chance to win the book. I need all the creative help I can get.
Posted by: debbi | September 04, 2012 at 11:23 AM
I would love to have a copy of Cardmaps 2. I enjoy making cards for family and friends and new inspiration would be welcomed!
Posted by: Ann E. | September 04, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Oh, I'd really love to have the book. Thanks for another chance!
Posted by: Cindy | September 04, 2012 at 11:31 AM