Shutter window card

Hello and welcome!

Today's card features a fun fold that looks a bit like the shutter on a camera. There is a bit of math involved, but it is totally worth it! Check out the video for a demonstration of how to put the card together. The measurements and supplies are listed below. You can purchase supplies through my website here: www.beckiecarlson.stampinup.net

I'd love to see what you make!

By My Side - shutter window card - fun fold!

Finished Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Supplies: ( All from Stampin' Up! )

Basic Black cardstock (121045)
DSP I used a retired packet. A close choice would be Hues of Happiness (158822). Perfectly Penciled (159244) would also look amazing, but any DSP works! Just base it off your card base.
2" circle punch or Layering Circle dies (151770)
Word set - I used Sunny Splash (158784) and Charming sentiments (159985)
By My Side stamp set (159006)
Basic White cardstock (159276)
Stampin Blends in desired colors

Cutting guide:

Basic Black cardstock

basic black card base 5 1/2 x 11
inside 'shutters' 3 1/2 x 3 1/2
Belly band 2 1/4 x 11
Inside panel 3 x 5 1/4

DSP

2 ea - 1 7/8 x 5 1/4 (outside panels)
2 ea - 1 7/8 x 5 1/4 (inside panels)
2 3/4 x 5 (inside layer)
4 1/4 x 2 1/2 (front of belly band)

White cardstock

1 3/4 x 4 1/4 (top front of belly band)
scrap paper to cut your image out of
4 x 3 1/4 (behind the shutters)

Create the template for the shutters by drawing a line from the top left corner to the right side of the square, 1/2 inch from the bottom. Draw an intersecting line from the bottom left corner to 1/2 in from the top right corner. Cut out that triangle and use this to make your shutter flaps

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