3T's with Virginia Nebel

Are you looking for ways to make your cards “stand” out?  Check out Virginia Nebel's template for making this cute 3-D house card. For the best results, she suggests using a scoring tool (like the Scor-pal).

Photo A- Take a 6 x 12 double-sided piece of patterned paper and score at 3, 6, and 9 inches.
Photo B- Rotate your paper and score diagonally across the square by lining up the opposite points of the square on a vertical score line. Tip: Mark a dot on the bottom of your Scor-pal tool so that you don't confuse which line you are scoring when your paper is turned at an angle.
Photo C- Rotate your paper as shown in the picture and score in the middle at 3 ". All the score lines should intersect at one point.
Photo D- This photo shows all the proper score lines.

Photo E- Crease the paper along the diagonal score lines and fold paper as shown.
Photo F- You should now have a house shaped card. Place the card upside down on the Scor-pal tool and score at 1" and 5 ". Stop when you reach the triangle roof. Cut out the small rectangles marked X on each side of the card.
Photo G- Staple, stitch, or use small brads along the middle to pinch the house together.  You can cover these when you embellish the card.
Photo H- You have just completed your 3-D house. Have fun embellishing it!

You can make different sized houses by varying the scoring measurement intervals in the first step. Virginia's house shown here is embellished with a holiday theme; other fun themes for this card could be party invitations, baby announcements, wedding invitations, etc.  Hop onto Virginia's cupcake blog: http://scrapalicious-creative.blogspot.com/ for more house card ideas.

 

 

‘Tis the Season
by Virginia Nebel, Mississauga, ON

supplies: patterned paper, K&Co.;   ribbon, Bazzill (pom pom trim);  die-cuts, K&Co., QuicKutz (Jolly gingerbrad people and lights);  snowflakes and holly leaves, American Crafts;   faux snow, Art Institute;   felt frame, Fancy Pants;  adhesive, Scotch  '

Thanks Virginia for a great tutorial!  Don't forget to leave a comment on our "12 Days of Christmas" giveaway here for your chance to win one of 12 awesome goodies!

Only 7 days left for the Spring 2009 call for submissions!  See the call information here on the Scrapbook and Cards Today website.

Comments

[jen t.]

love the house card! great details!!! jen t.

[Beth W]

I am making this card today-perfect timing, thank you so much.

[mary]

I luv this idea. Thanks for sharing it with us. Now all I need is the Scor-Pal to make the scoring easier. I hope I win one.

[katiedidit]

Cute idea. That Score Pal looks like a great tool.

[Heather H.]

Very cute card Virginia!!!!!!! I think I need to get myself a Scor Pal or something similar. Thanks for sharing!!!!!!

[Denise Simms]

Amazing Card! I Love making cards and this one is perfect for a small holiday gift!Thanks for sharing! A Scor Pal will be on my Santa Wish List!

[SueB]

I LOVE the little house and hopefully can make a small manger ornament using the design - TFS!

[Beth]

I love it! What a great way to display some Christmas pics!

[creative recreation]

The house is the place for you people! With it we are free from sun and wind! You speak very good! It enjoys popular support! Now we all need a house! Thank you for your willingness to share with us

[Plastic Gift Card]

Congrats, nice to hear that you're making some really nice.
I like small house very match.

[Gift Card]

Amazing Card! I Love making cards and this one is perfect for a small holiday gift!Thanks for sharing! A Scor Pal will be on my Santa Wish List!
thanks.

[Plastic Card]

Rotate your paper and score diagonally across the square by lining up the opposite points of the square on a vertical score line.

[Sveta Mitlansky]

Thank you for a great idea.
I have tried them with an amazing success

http://svetcraft.blogspot.co.il/2012/06/blog-post_14.html

[Mike]

Thank you I always wanted to make 3d cards but never knew how to.