23 October 2021

Christmas Iris Folding

 Hi Everyone, I am struggling to come up with ideas for my craft club and after looking online I saw iris folding, last week my cards were a little too easy, so I looked for easy, taking a little time? It's placing paper onto lines I thought, that could be OK, so I cut all the papers needed and more, then printed out a free pattern I got online. I cut the tree shape out of card, all using my digital die cutting machine, when cutting lots, it's a real boon for me. 

I took papers, peel offs and templates to class and had them follow the lines etc. It did take longer, as I wanted, and apart from a few papers laid down on the open paper side, it went well and the results were really good. I was so pleased, thankfully so were they. There were a few papers over, so waste not want not, I made a few more for myself, a few more added to my Christmas cards
 
papers - Crafts Beautiful magazine freebies 2015
tree template - The Spruce Crafts
sentiment peel offs, star and mirror card - The Range




32 comments:

cotnob said...

A fabulous Christmas card Faith, great iris folding and lovely papers - it sounds like your craft club is going well.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

crafty-stamper said...

Ooohhh not seen Iris folding for a long time shame how the techniques get forgotten about! I love your tree and beautiful selection of papers
Carol x

Janette said...

Its really nice to see this again, always looks so pretty. A gorgeous card Faith. One of the first cards I ever made was Iris folding and I was so chuffed with it.xx

Carol L said...

I haven't done this technique in years, but I love your iris folded tree! Beautiful papers and that touch of gold add real elegance to this gorgeous card! Well done!

Sarn said...

Oh well done on your lovely iris folding (something I've never attempted). Great Christmas card.

Hugs, Sarn x

cuilliesocks said...

What a gorgeous card Faith, it's a fabulous technique, though never tried it. Your papers are so pretty too, Kate x

Hetty said...

Beautiful, Faith. I had no idea you liked Irisfolding.
Did you know it started in The. Etherlands?

Vicky Hayes said...

Faith, I'm so sorry, I have a lot of catching up to do! Those pups are keeping me busy! I have to comment on this beauty though - It's the first time I've ever seen iris folding done in such a beautifully CAS way and I love it! Vicky x

Beebeebabs said...

Wow such a beautiful card - another fabulous creation thanks for sharing!!!

Pat K said...

Oh this is fabulous! I love the colours/patterns and your fancy fold. xx

Brenda said...

I'm glad to hear the craft club is still going strong Faith! Sounds like it is being enjoyed. I've never done iris folding and didn't know all you did was lay the paper on lines. lol Maybe I need to research this and give it a try myself. I love how your card came out, it's so beautiful! Yes, adding Christmas cards to the stash is always a plus! Hugs, Brenda

Maria said...

Oh, wow! Love your folded tree Christmas card! Beautiful papers and wonderful touch of gold, so pretty!

Sue said...

Oh gorgeous card Faith it's really beautiful and glad your class went well hugs Sue x

Shirley Young said...

Looks beautiful Faith, love the papers you have used. It’s a long time since I’ve done any iris folding, it looks really good and a great idea for your class xx

Anonymous said...

Absolutely brilliant - you are a star. xx

Linby said...

I find iris folding so relaxing. This looks beautiful and you've chosen such pretty papers.

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

I love iris folding so therapeutic love your sweet tree the papers are beautiful. Love Alison x

Shona Erlenborn said...

Iris folding! It's been ages since I tried that! Thanks so much for the reminder! Beautiful work, Faith!

Janis Lewis said...

Wow - that's cool! Thank you so much for visiting my blog.
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crafty-stamper said...

Had a thought Faith another blast from the past tea-bag folding might be an idea for your craft club
Carol x

Doris Klein said...

hey what?! What an awesome fold! I must take a look at the template! WOW.. I'm really speechless! I really love your work!

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Gibmiss said...

Hi Faith
Love your card ….I have done Tea Bag folding …years ago and love it ….
Bring the old Crafts back I say …. We had no Dies then …. How would we make a card now without one…
Pretty papers you have used to ….
Hugs Sylvie xx

Mia said...

This is gorgeous, Faith! I have never tried iris folding technique, it seems difficult for me. But I ADMIRE your beautiful Christmas tree. Kisses, my friend.

Mac Mable said...

Oh this is so clever Kate, so unique and so very creative x.

Mac Mable said...

This is so clever, so creative, has a real wow factor and I love it Faith x. Please excuse the 'wrong' name on my last comment Faith x.

Lisa Lynn said...

Faith that is gorgeous! Love the gold along with the patterned paper.

Aimeslee Winans said...

Wow! Very nice looking! Well done on the technique! Those word peel-offs are cool. I only have images. So glad you are figuring out how to teach your club group effectively. I dare say they pay people with degrees big bucks to do what you are doing, that's amazing. I very much admire that. Hope your weather has dried out. Thanks so much for all your concern about my Arthurs, it makes me feel comforted just to read someone cares.

Rosemary said...

A lovely Christmas card, Faith. Glad it was a hit with your card club.

Marlena M. said...

This is INCREDIBLE! Wow Faith!

Viv said...

Such a beautiful card Faith! not done any Iris folding for ages, nice to revisit older techniques too. You did a great job on this card anyway. So sorry I am late leaving comments yet again ;) hugs Viv xx

Pat K said...

Absolutely fantastic. Well done on your iris folding Faith..it looks amazing and has created a gorgeous card. xx

Martina said...

Wow, it is perfect card!