Last night’s Facebook Live used one type of explosion fold for three different projects – the first is this gate fold, held closed by a 2″ belly band and decorated with a stamp and layer die from the Ornate Garden Suite.
The Old Olive base measures 5 1/2″ x 8″, scored at 2″ and 6″, and the designer paper pieces measure 1 7/8″ x 5 3/8″.
The gate fold opens to reveal the explosion piece, made from a 4″ x 8″ piece of Ornate Garden designer paper. The Terracotta Tile mat measures 2 1/2″ square, and the Whisper White measures 2 3/8″ square.
Here’s another look at the explosion piece, which can be made with any paper that is twice as long as it is wide.
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My second project uses the Birthday Bonanza suite, and a larger explosion piece.
The designer paper measures 5″ x 10″, and it is folded into a piece of Coastal Cabana that measures 5 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 2 1/2″ and 7 1/2″. The Mango Melody belly band measures 1 1/2″ x 11″.
The designer paper pieces on the front measure 5″ x 3 1/4″ and 5″ x 2 1/4″. The squares on the inside measure 3 3/8″ square and 3 1/4″ square.
The last project uses a 6″ x 12″ piece of designer paper – it is simply the explosion piece, tied up with ribbon.
It is perfect to enclose a small gift, like a tea bag or a gift card, and I like the fact that both sides of the designer paper show so prominently.
This post is meant as a supplement to last night’s Facebook Live video. Please join the Buckeye Inklings Stampers Group on facebook to get notifications of my videos and posts. Click here for last night’s video.
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