J is for - Joy Fold Card & Tutorial

It's Helen here, and before I get on to this week's ABC Christmas Challenge, I'd like to say a massive thank you to all of you who joinined in Samantha's 'I is for Indigo, Ice & Inspiration' challenge last time...if you scroll down, you'll be able to see if she managed to choose a 'Top 3' from all of your wonderful entries...and find out the lucky winner of the prize from Stamping with Brenda.

Ok, so time for a new challenge, this time it's:

'J is for Joy Fold Card'

(Don't worry if you're not sure what that is, I have a tutorial for you later in this post)

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

The prize is a $15 voucher to spend in the Simon Says Stamp store.

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So, what exactly is a 'Joy Fold' card???

Basically, as you can hopefully see from my card above, it's a card that has two interlocking flaps...one smaller than the other...that opens to reveal a hidden message or image.

I'm going to show you below how I made my card. I'm by no means an expert at this type of card...though I have made a couple before...and this is not the only way to do it, but it gives you the basic principles.

To start with, cut your card blank in whatever shape & size you like - mine measures 5.75 inches square - then cut the front flap in half:

Then, cut the smaller flap - again this can be whatever shape & size you like - mine is 4x8 inches, then folded in half:

The photo below shows how the two pieces will fit together...notice how they open in opposite directions:

The smaller one will be stuck underneath the shorter flap on the main card, so that they overlap:

Now for the fun part...decorate the pieces however you like - here's the main card:

And the smaller flap:

Remember...it needs to open the 'wrong' way:

Then, stick the pieces together:

All that's left to now, is to add something to hold the front flap closed...I've added a sentiment cut out with Nesties...you only want it to overlap by a small amount - you still need to be able to open it!:

To make it easy to open (and close again), I mounted it on to thick foam pads:

Here's the finished card:

And open:

I hope you found this helpful...we're all looking forward to seeing you try this card fold!

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I hope you're still with me! lol

So, now it's time for some more inspiration from the rest of the fabulous design team....starting with our three lovely Guest Designers:

Guest Designer - Heidi

Guest Designer - Carol

Guest Designer - Miria

Design Team Cards:

Carissa

Delphine

Dorte

Helen

Jayne

Lacey

Lols

Samantha

So now it's your turn...don't forget to make sure that your project follows the challenge, 'J is for Joy Fold Card', and as always has a Christmas theme.