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Iris
Folding Technique Card
by Judy Headrick
Make a Pretty
Handmade Card using the technique of Iris Folding
Iris folding refers to a technique where folded strips of colored
or patterned paper are layered in a spiral pattern behind an
aperture. It is called Iris Folding because it resembles the iris
of a camera. This project is provided by Judy Headrick of Cards
& Crafts. Thank You, Judy, for sharing this wonderful
project with us.
Instructions
for an Iris Folded Notecard
You will need:
- 4"x5" piece of colored
cardstock.
- 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" notecard.
- A template or pattern and a craft knife
for cutting an aperture in the colored cardstock. A Coluzzle
or Sizzix works very well for this.
- scissors.
- scraps of decorative paper in various
colors cut in 1" strips and folded in half lengthwise
(some instructions say to cut them into 1"x3"
strips, but I like to leave it in a long strip and then just
cut off the lengths I need as I go.).
- Iris folding template (at the bottom of
this page).
- Cellophane tape
- 3D foam pads (optional)
Step 1
Cut out an aperture in the colored cardstock.
Step 2
Position the card with the aperture cut-out over one of the iris
folding templates, face down. You will be working on the back side
of the card.
Tape the card to the template using non-permanent tape (Masking
tape works well for this)
Step 3
Arrange your folded paper strips in the order that you want to
apply them to the card.
Start with #1 on the template:
- Cut a strip so that it is a little wider
than the aperture opening.
- Line up the folded side of the strip with
the inside edge of the area labeled with a "1"
- Tape both ends of the strip to the back of
the card
Step 4
Using the next color, follow the same
instructions for #2.
Repeat all the way around the aperture, following the numbers and
working inward as you complete each round. Stop when you have the
desired size for the aperture opening.
 
Continue to Page 2
Recommended Reading
Iris Folding books by Maruscha Gaasenbeek
for just $9.99 each!
Iris Folding with Greetings
Iris Folding With Paper
Elegant Iris Folding
Iris Folding: Festive Iris Folding
Iris Folding with Envelopes
Iris Folding for Christmas
Iris Folding For Winter
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