Beginner IRIS FOLDING Card

 Hi Friends!

I found a fun way to use

 scrapbook paper scraps.

The technique is called Iris Folding

because it resembles the iris of an eye or camera lens.

Iris folding is originally from Holland. 

It reminds me of flat Origami.

I'm going to make a card with a 2'' window.

I will give you a list of supplies along with the measurements.

1 tri-fold card

 To make your own-

 12 1/2'' long by 5 1/4'' high cardstock, folded into 3rds with

2'' by 2'' square cut in center of folded card.

I can always find extra envelops in my stationary stash.

It wound be easy to make your own if needed.

Print this pattern template at 2''

Tape the template to your work area and your card window over the pattern.

Tape in place.

We will be working in reverse.

Pick 4 different scrap papers about 3'' by 3''

Cut 4 strips of each color 3'' by 3/4'' wide

NOTE: This template has 5 strips- but the center

picture was so small I used only 4

Fold  all 4 strips of the 4 papers in half

Separate the 4 sets of paper, your strips will be A,B,C  and D.

Start with A, fold side in along the template line.

Use glue dot on ends of paper just to hold in place.

Working upward, then use 'B' strips.

Continue working around in a circle with 'C' and 'D'

This is the back side.

Trim papers that may hang over the fold.

You can add a small picture or photo to the center.

I used a picture from a children's book.

Remove tape and flip over your card to see-

Flip to back side again.

Note: Add your 5th strip here if you want a smaller center.

Fold front left side down to cover your work-

Flip to the front and see your card!

It should open and the inside is clean and blank.

Here is another version :

This time we will alternate our 4 papers- A,B,C,D and around again.

Layer on top of layer-

Then glue your center picture.

Glue down the left side.

Flip over-

I don't see any difference between the two versions.

Do you see any difference ?

Which ever one is easier for you

is the best one to choose.

I used my  postal scale to check the cards weight.

I was happy the cards were 1.5 oz.

If you don't have any paper scraps,

you could use old magazine pages,

 colored ribbon or fabric.

I tried some origami papers and music paper.

Have a blessed day!

xo Lisa S