Born to be loved card

Spring is in the air and a couple of friends are due to have their babies soon.  I made this card in readiness for the arrival of one of the babies.

Angela's PaperArts - Born to be loved card

This card is a U fold card also known as a Bridge card and folds flat for posting in a C6 sized envelope.  This style of card has a real impact but is simple to make and can be used for any occasion - birthdays, weddings, Christmas etc.

Instructions

To create the U fold card:

1. Cut a card base 27 x 15 cm and the bridge strip at the bottom of the card 21 x 3.5cm
2. Score the card base long side at 6cm, 9cm, 18cm and 21cm and fold along the scorelines to create the recessed 'U' shape (6cm & 21cm scorelines = mountain fold, 9cm & 18cm scorelines = valley fold).
3. Decorate the card to suit the occasion.
4. Optional: If you want to add an additional layer of embellishments between the front and the back of the centre U part of the card, add an extra support bar across the U space.  This support piece is 12cm x 1.5cm, scored long side at 1.5cm and 10.5cm.  Adhere the two 1.5cm scored end pieces (mountain folded) to the inside of the U for extra support and to hold more embellishments.  I've added some diecut flowers & hearts/stars on window sheet onto this layer.
5. Adhere the 21 x 3.5cm bridge strip across the front of the card, from edge to edge to connect the two sides.
6. I've added my message to the new parents on the back of the U part of the card.
7. To fold flat for posting, press down both sides flat in the same direction (e.g. push the two sides to the right).

Angela's PaperArts - Born to be loved card side view

For my card I've featured the Stampin' Up! Born to be Loved and Moon Baby stamp sets and the Bundle of Love Specialty Designer Series Paper.  I've used the Stampin' Up! Gold Embossing Powder to keep with the Gold and Very Vanilla colour scheme.  All supplies used can be found at the end of this post.

Angela's PaperArts - Born to be loved card close up

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Product List

Born To Be Loved Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Born To Be Loved Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Moon Baby Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Moon Baby Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Special Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Special Celebrations Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies

Big Shot

Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies

Bundle Of Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

Gold Foil Sheets

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

Embossing Buddy

Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Gold 1/8" Ribbon

Metallic Enamel Shapes

Window Sheets Base Material

Year Of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape