Hi everyone, here’s something new for you to try.

I’m calling this a Tower Block card, I saw an image on Pinterest by thefoldfactory.com, It’s a brochure, but the style caught my eye and I wanted to try and turn it into a card fold.

I’ve made 3 sizes and they all fold flat.

The 6′ x 8′ size above is my favourite, when open its a 6′ x 6′ size, but once flat it will fit into a 6′ x 8′ envelope.

This one is the bigger version and is 6′ x 8′ when open and folds down to 8′ x 8′

If you want something smaller that will fit into a more standard size envelope, then you may prefer this one, which folds down to a 6′ x 6′ size and when open is 5′ x 6′. I will be doing this version on my channel soon.

There are so many ways to decorate this card, some ideas mentioned when I made this during one of my lives was a memory card covered in photos, Minecraft or Tetris themed for any gamers

You can also add more sides, I did try 3 sides but that wouldn’t fold flat, so any equal sides will work and already someone has shared a 6 sided version on our Mixed Up Crafters Facebook page here.

SUPPLIES USED TO MAKE THESE CARDS

Papercraft Society kit 18 available here.

Dovecraft Finding Paradise papers, use my code CLSAM15 to receive 15% off. Valid until the end of April 2021 on full price, own brand product only from Craft Label here.

Woodware Big Birthday Words stamp set available here.

Tim Holtz Stamping Platform available here.

MEASUREMENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE CARDS

To make the large 6′ x 8′ version, 8′ x 8′ when flat.

4 pieces of 6′ x 8′ card for the 4 sides of the card.

Follow my template and video below for the scorelines.

To make the 6′ x 6′ version, 6′ x 8′ when flat.

4 pieces of 6′ x 6′ card for the 4 sides of the card.

Follow my template and video below for the scorelines.

To make the 5′ x 6′ version, 6′ x 6′ when flat.

4 pieces of 5′ x 6′ card for the 4 sides of the card.

Follow my template and video below for the scorelines.

MATS AND LAYERS

I haven’t listed the quantities as everyone will decorate theirs differently.

For the large 6′ x 8′ version, 8′ x 8′ when flat.

1.3/4 x 1.3/4 mat square and 1.1/2 x 1.1/2 layer square.

3.3/4 x 1.3/4 mat rectangle and 3.1/2 x 1.1/2 layer rectangle.

1.3/4 x 7.3/4 mat rectangle and 1.1/2 x 7.1/2 layer rectangle for the centre panels.

For the 6′ x 6′ version, 6′ x 8′ when flat.

1.3/4 x 1.3/4 mat square and 1.1/2 x 1.1/2 layer square.

3.3/4 x 1.3/4 mat rectangle and 3.1/2 x 1.1/2 layer rectangle.

1.3/4 x 5.3/4 mat rectangle and 1.1/2 x 5.1/2 layer rectangle for the centre panels.

For the 5′ x 6′ version, 6′ x 6′ when flat.

1.3/4 x 1.3/4 mat square and 1.1/2 x 1.1/2 layer square.

3.3/4 x 1.3/4 mat rectangle and 3.1/2 x 1.1/2 layer rectangle.

3/4′ x 5.3/4 mat rectangle and 1/2′ x 5.1/2 layer rectangle for the centre panels.

Check out my full tutorial below to see how I made them.

Happy crafting

Sam

xoxo

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