Tea Bag Fold Card!

Card project designed by Sharon M. Reinhart
Printed papers from Island Paperie -- Maui

Aloha! As promised I am sharing a card that has been creating with some wonderful papers I found while on vacation. This delightful store is packed full of tropical inspiration and Hawaiian themed papers. I visited this store while in Maui, it is called the Island Paperie. The owner (Alicia) was closing when I arrived but graciously invited me in regardless. I told her that I would power shop - almost impossible with so many paper designs to choose from. I didn't want to keep her too long so I did limit my visit but managed to find some wonderful papers to work with. I had a second opportunity for a power shop prior to leaving Maui, again I did have to limit my time as my travelling partners were outside waiting in the car, obviously I was travelling with non paper crafters otherwise they too would have been in the store.
This is one of my creations using one of the 4 x 12-inch panels found at Island Paperie, which had three repeating images on it. I completed a basic triangle tea bag fold medallion and then layered it to a different Island Paperie panel and then layered onto bling cardstock. This card was then finished with a few border punched designs and a printed sentiment. I think it turned out quite nicely -- I hope you do too!

Tea-bag Fold Valentine!

Project design ©Sharon M. Reinhart 2014

Almost Valentines Day, are you ready! This elegant Valentine incorporates tea-bag folding, layering, and the use of Washi tape and a decorative die. The tea-bag folded rosette is created with text weight black linen paper beginning with the basic circle fold and then folding the top layer back on each folded circle. The musical banners and strip are created simply with washi tape. To create the little banners simply fold the washi tape adhesive side together and trim one end in a banner or flag shape with scissors or a square or hexagon punch. The hexagon punch will have a slightly shallower v notch. The number 14 is actually from a sheet of Christmas paper intended to be for an advent calendar.
I thought this valentine would work equally as well for a guy or girl and this particular one may be given to my sweetie! Hope you like it and are inspired to create. If you want to learn more about tea-bag folding, the different folds and progressions please check out my Fabulous Paper Folds online class or DVD by clicking on the photos at the right.
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Happy Birthday Card!

Project design ©Sharon M. Reinhart 2013

Just wanted to share this birthday card with you that I made for a friend recently. For those of you that enjoy tea bag folding, this design incorporates two tea bag folded rosettes that have been layered. Just use two different sizes of circles when folding. The wonderful layers underneath the rosette were created using one of my favorite Memory Box die templates. The leaf was created using an Elizabeth Craft Designs leaf die set which has three different sizes in the set - it's a go to leaf die for me. The tag is a Fiskars punch with a little flag accent created using an EK Success punch.The sentiment stamp is from Petit Pairs Stampin Up. Lastly, the cardstocks are Bazzill and the printed paper is Recollections. If you would like to give tea bag folding a try or are looking for more ideas I encourage you to take a look at my book Tea Bag Folding Through the Seasons which is currently on sale at Annie's or my online class or DVD Fabulous Paper Folds. Hope you are inspired to create something today!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Spring Greetings!

Project Design ©Sharon M. Reinhart 2013

As this is officially the first day of Spring I thought it only fitting to share a spring theme card. Can you tell this is one of my favorite tea-bag folds? This one begins with the basic circle fold and then one progression, quite simple. If you would like a class on tea-bag folding, iris folding and some fun folds I encourage you to check the free preview of my Fabulous Paper Folds online class at Annies! Not only do you learn all the folds and tons of progressions in the video, but there are also 16 card projects with complete step-by-step instructions that may be downloaded.
Back to this card. I purposely left off any sentiment as I felt this particular card would be perfect for a variety of occasions such as Easter, Mother's Day, Baby, Just Because and Happy Birthday! It is a quick one to put together. The embossed polka dot panel was created using a Darice embossing folder. The printed paper is from Doodlebug design (I don't believe it is current though), look in your stash of papers, as I did, and use a bright print that you already have. The pink card base is Bazzill Bling and the dies -- Floral Doily Accent and Pennants are from Spellbinder's TM. The large pearl brad in the center of the tea-bag fold medallion is from the Bridal section at Michael's and the three small pearls are from Kaisercraft. Hope this card helps to put a little "Spring" in your step even if the weather in your area may not look very spring like!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Fabulous Paper Folds!

It's so exciting! A new page is up at Annie's online classes which allows viewers to preview and learn more about the new online classes available. To celebrate this, if you head to Annie's and then return here and leave a comment about the online class page and classes I am going to draw one lucky name randomly and the winner will receive a signed copy of my book Tea Bag Folding Through The Seasons. The opportunity to enter your comment and name will stay open until midnight (MDT) Saturday September 8th. The name will be drawn and announced on Sunday September 9th. The photo I am sharing today is a group photo of some of the projects that are available as downloads in this class. The techniques to complete the folds on these cards is shared within the video. Don't forget you have access to each instructor if you need further assistance. I sure hope you will head on over to Annie's online classes and check this exciting new resource out!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Countdown to Fabulous Paper Folds - Annie's

Project image ©Annie's

Well, we are on countdown mode for the launch of this exciting new feature that Annie's is bringing your way. Again, I am so thrilled to have been asked to be a part of this new creative adventure!  My class is called Fabulous Paper Folds and in this class we cover tea-bag folding, iris folding and some specialty fun folds which I am sure you will love! This class is packed full of techniques and then there are also 16 cards that utilize these techniques. As part of your class you can download the complete instructions. The other great thing, is a special feature of this class - you will have access to the instructor if you have any questions about the class or projects, its like we will actually be in class together! I am thrilled to share a sneak peek with you of one of the card projects that involves the tea bag folding technique - yes! you will learn this tea bag fold and how to assemble the medallion! I encourage you to head on over to Annie's online classes and sign up for the free email alerts on these exciting new classes!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon