Ooh – I love a fun fold swing card or two! They really are fun and deceptively easy!
Some strategic cutting with the trimmer, a few score lines and voilà it’s done! I tried to make it as simple as possible without having lots of pieces of card stock as layers! The magic number is 1-1/4″ (3 cm) and I explain it in the video tutorial, so don’t forget to watch it!
It folds flat so that it will fit in a C6 envelope for mailing.
View from top and reverse side of swing panel
When the card is upright, you can see how the swing mechanism works. You can also see the reverse side of the swing panel. I’ve used the On the Horizon stamp set to create a scene with plenty of space to address the recipient and your signature.
The “flock of birds” stamp has been designed so you can stamp it either way, hence the different positions of the wings on the birds in flight.
The Measurements in Imperial
For cutting instructions, refer to video
- Card Base : Coastal Cabana 5-3/4″ x 6-3/4″
- Mat layers : Bermuda Bay – 4 pieces 2-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
- Mat Layers in scored section : Bermuda Bay – 4 pieces 1″ x 1″
- Swing Centre Panel mat layer : Bermuda Bay – 2 pieces 3-1/8″ x 4-1/8″
- Basic white for stamping : 2 pieces 3″ x 4″
The Measurements in Metric
- Card Base : Coastal Cabana 14.5 cm x 17 cm
- Mat layers : Bermuda Bay – 4 pieces 6.5 cm x 14 cm
- Mat Layers in scored section : Bermuda Bay – 4 pieces 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm
- Swing Centre Panel mat layer : Bermuda Bay – 2 pieces 8 cm x 10.5 cm
- Basic white for stamping : 2 pieces 7.5 cm x 10 cm
Video Tutorial
To better understand how to cut your card stock to make the swing mechanism, do watch the video as a visual aid. It’s easier to understand than me trying to write reams and reams to explain.
Supply list
Listed below is the supply list. Just click on the picture to take you directly to the item in my online store.
Product List  Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad [126982] | ||
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