Try making a Shutter Card...
another easy to create look.

This pretty card looks really intricate, but it is easy to re-produce. Just follow the steps to get the end result.

Step 1

Take an A4 card, and measure down for 15cms and cut off the bit at the bottom.

Step 2

At the top and bottom of the card measure at 5, 10, 20 and 25 cms.

On the 10 and 20cms lines you will score the card from top to bottom.

Step 3

I have inserted a pen into the opening to show you where the cuts are made, and your card should look the same as in the picture.

 Step 4

Now comes the folds to the score lines. Lets deal with the central panel first.

At the 5cms score line fold the card to create a mountain fold.

At the 10cms score line fold the card to create a valley fold.

And your Shutter cards will look as in the picture. I have left this one blank so that you can see how the front of the card will be when you have finished the folds.

It's a bit fiddly and you may need to play around with it until you get the hang of the folds, but once you have mastered it, then it becomes easy.

Your card should look as the card in the picture, and if you have made a practise run at it first then all your measurements will be on this template.

When you feel confident making the Shutter Card then try decorating the panels as you wish, or you could make the card from glitter, mirror or textured card for even more interest.

Then to finish the card I have sat Tilda on a border to the front of the card, then added a "Happy Birthday" sentiment to the inside.

I could add gemstones or flowers next as the mood takes me.....

Add your own toppers or images to finish your kinetic cards, and make them for any occasion.