Christmas Iris Fold

Today's card is the Christmas version of the iris folding pattern I've been using lately.  My mom shared this pattern with me this past summer and it's amazingly versatile.  Just change the colors and patterns and the whole look changes for the season.

Just a Few Details:

• The pattern my mom taught me is from a book that she purchased, so I cannot post that here, however, there are TONS of free patterns out in internet-land.  
• This a marvelous way to use up your smaller scraps if you're a paper hoarder like the Squirrel here.  I was able to incorporate four different patterns of Christmas-themed scraps.
• The "joy" stamp just fits in the center of the iris.
• To finish things off, I used an edger punch along the bottom for a little lacy detail, added some red organza ribbon and a fabric-covered button.

Challenges:

Stamping Sensations: November Challenge - Traditional Christmas
Hiding in My Craft Room: HIMCR #73 - Christmas
Crimbo Crackers: Challenge 29 - Anything Goes

Supplies:
Cardstock:	Stampin’ Up! ‘Old Olive’, ‘Ultrasmooth Vanilla’
Patterned Paper:	Scraps
Stamps:	SU! ‘French Script’, unknown
Inks:	SU! craft ‘Real Red’, ‘Bravo Burgundy’; Versamark
Embellishments:	Organza ribbon; Oriental Trading Company brad
Tools:	EK Success punch ‘Graceful Heart’

Folded Autumn Blessings

I am again featuring the iris folding pattern my Mom shared with me this summer.  This basic, yet extremely versatile pattern is so easy to alter for different holidays and themes.  Today's card is the Autumn version...could be Thanksgiving depending on the sentiment I choose for the inside.

Just a Few Details:

• The pattern my mom taught me is from a book that she purchased, so I cannot post that here, however, there are TONS of free patterns out in internet-land.  
• This a marvelous way to use up your smaller scraps if you're a paper hoarder like the Squirrel here.  I was able to incorporate four different patterns of fall-themed scraps.
• I stamped a larger maple leaf in VersaMark behind the sentiment to give it a bit more punch and to tie it to the leaf stamped in the iris of the folded portion.  I love the effect...gives it some much-needed depth without overpowering.

Challenges:
Perfect Sentiments Challenge: PSC55 - CAS Fall / Thanksgiving
Tuesday Throwdown: #123 - Autumn Leaves
Cupcake Craft Challenges: #217 - Get Krafty
The Kraft Journal: Make It Monday with Kraft Outlet - Happy Harvest
Make My Monday: Autumn + Kraft & Twine
Paper Playtime: CH #88 - Autumn Colors

Supplies:
Cardstock:	Papertrey Ink ‘Chocolate’, ‘Kraft’
Patterned Paper:	scraps
Stamps:	JoAnn
Inks:	StazOn ‘Timber Brown’; Distress Marker ‘Spiced Marmalade’; VersaMark; Distress Ink ‘Walnut Stain’, ‘Vintage Photo’
Embellishments:	PTI rustic button twine
Tools:	Fiskars punch ‘corner rounder’

Halloween Iris Folding

My mom is an avid and talented quilter and has recently expanded the art into paper through iris folding.  On my summer "craft-cation" with Mom and my oldest sister, we each brought a project to share.  Mom taught us a basic, yet extremely versatile iris folding pattern.  I was instantly hooked and created several in various themes.  Today I'm sharing the Halloween version.  This a marvelous way to use up your scraps.

Some Details:

• The pattern my mom taught us with is from a book that she purchased, so I cannot post that here, however, I did a quick internet search and found oodles of free patterns.  
• At the suggestion of my sister, I used a skull from the skeleton paper as the focal point for the center (or iris) of my folding.  Then I added some tissue tape, ribbon, and tiny staples for accent, and stamped "BOO" in white pigment ink.  

• Here's the original card that I made with my mom's instruction.  As you see, it's easy to change the tone of the card through your paper selection.  This one will be perfect for a birthday, thank you, or even sympathy.

• For this card's focal point, I stamped a tiny butterfly image and then used my Distress Markers to color it to match.

I've got several more of these up my sleeve and will be sharing at the appropriate season.  If you haven't tried iris folding, I obviously highly recommend it!  LOL!

Challenges:
Little Red Wagon: Challenge #154 - Fallin' for You
Paper Pretties: Wednesday Challenge PWC227 - Halloween Cards
Ribbon Carousel: RCC73 - Halloween Spirit

Supplies:
Cardstock:	Stampin’ Up! ‘Pumpkin Pie’, ‘Basic Black’
Patterned Paper:	scraps
Stamps:	Cosmo Cricket ‘Haunted’
Inks:	SU! craft ‘White’
Embellishments:	Tim Holtz tissue tape ‘Symphony’; ribbon
Tools:	TH tiny attacher