Make a card that features a framed tulip motif, using the tulip strip folding template. This card is great for about any occasion and, especially, in springtime or to brighten someone's day.
The techniques for making strip folding cards are explained in the Strip Folding Heart Cards tutorial from Aunt Annie's Greeting Card Class 2. See this tutorial for detailed instructions, and if you are new to card making, review other Greeting Card Class tutorials for ideas and basic techniques.
Tip: For wishing tree and shamrock motif templates, see Card Class 2, Tutorial #2: Strip Folding Cards.
Scroll down to see the materials and instructions for the card design. Refer to the Strip Folding Heart Cards tutorial for step-by-step instructions. You may have better success, if you make a heart motif card first.
Prep work: Download and print the tulip pattern on paper. The pattern includes a template in two sizes—2¼" and 3".
To make the card: Follow the instructions in the Strip Folding Heart Cards tutorial, steps 3 thru 7, then 9 and 10. In Step 5, use strips of patterned paper in spring colors for the frame/border. In Step 7, fold and apply strips as indicated in the template from #1 thru #11. Use blue for the background areas: 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 and 10. Use spring green paper strips for the leaves: 3 and 4. Use red or pink paper for the tulip areas: 7, 8, and 11.
Project Pattern
Use the printable patterns above to create strip folding cards with a tulip motif. Use the templates as described in the Strip Folding Heart Cards tutorial.
