Monday, January 19, 2009

Card Easel

I wanted to share with you how to make an easel out of card stock. These are great because you can put them into the envelope with the card you are sending! I can't take credit for the idea though, my favorite water color teacher Susan Casto showed this to me!


Start with a sheet of 81/2 X 11 card stock & fold in half. Be sure to crease fold.

Then fold in half again. Crease the fold well.

I stood it up, so you can see how it will stand up, when it is finished....But first you need to cut.


I drew in the lines so you can see the basic idea. I usually just freehand them. I start at the top, it's a little tough to cut through 4 layers of card stock so use good scissors. The folds are the two bottom sides.

After you have cut it out you will be left with the basic easel. All you need to do is glue .




It may be hard to see that I have glued the right side but not the left. These are really easy! Please let me know if you found this help full. If you still need help please also let me know. It would be easier to show in a video, but I don't have one. Remember this is the BASIC IDEA...these can be made to coordinate with the card...as part of the gift you are giving. Have fun!

14 comments:

  1. How cool is that!! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
    Have a great day, Lisa!

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  2. Thank You! for thsi tip. I think even I can use it. :D

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  3. Wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. What a great idea...especially the part about giving with the card. I always wonder what happens to the cards after I mail them. :o)

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  5. Oh Lisa what an awesome tutorial! This is a great idea, especially for those who take pictures for their blogs or galleries. I am definitely going to try this out first thing in the morning. Thanks so much!

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  6. This is such a great idea. I have bought several kinds of stands for my cards, never thinking I could make my own! How clever! Thanks for sharing

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  7. Hi Sis your work keeps getting better and better! Aubrey's shower went great we had about 75 there. Next week is her 2nd shower and personal shower then wedding. counting down........lol. lova you and miss you! Sandy

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  8. WOWZERS...Joni sent me her link to see this and here I am...I MUST try this...BUT...some of us are scissor challenged... LOL I HOPE mine will hold up a card....Off to try it!!!!

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  9. Great idea...much nicer than the only other one I've seen. Joni's passing your name around...thankfully :)

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  10. How cool is that?! Thanks for the tutorial!!

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