FLIP CARD WORKSHOP - August, 2016

At the August workshop, Edge Gerring guided our members through Michael Jacobs’ “Flip Card” structure. Following are photos of the cards being made, and even some of them in action!

Applying the double-sided tape

Flipping the pages

Flipping through more pages

Sequence 1

Sequence 2

Sequence 3

The group hard at work on their cards.

Thank you to Edge for guiding this workshop and Dolores for providing the photos.

FLIP CARD WORKSHOP with Edge Gerring

Come to the August NORBAG workshop and learn how to make flip cards. These fun action cards can be adapted for many uses. The pages flip smoothly back and forth when a tab is pulled or pushed. These cards will fit into standard size envelopes, but the size can also be adjusted to meet your preferences (suggested paper size is listed below).

Tools to bring:

• Cutting mat
• Craft knife (X-acto)
• Metal Ruler
• Pencil
• Bone Folder
• 1/4" - 1/2" double-sided tape
• Scissors
• Glue Stick

Materials to bring:

• One 2-3/4" x 11" piece of cardstock (grain short)
• One 8" x 2-1/2" piece of cardstock (grain short)
• Five pieces of cardstock 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" (grain long)
• Optional: One 4" x 9-1/8" piece of board or heavy cardstock to use as a mounting piece.
• Note: The cardstock can be decorative or plain paper that can be decorated with flat embellishments such as stamps, stickers, pictures or words to be glued on.

What will be provided: Instructions and examples to study.

When:  Saturday August 13 at 12 noon

Where: Eureka Methodist Church at Del Norte & F Streets in Room 8. This is a room change for this workshop. Go through the playground and enter the first door to find Room 8, also known as the Fireplace Room. Signs will be posted to guide you. This is a temporary meeting place due to our regular room being unavailable this month.

Bring:   See the above list

Cost:    $1.00

RSVP:   Yes! by August 8 to Edge Gerring. Her contact information is in the newsletter.