As Father's Day is almost here, I thought I best get cracking with some cards. So this week is a simple easel style card. If you've never made an easel card, it is really quite easy. The basic principle is to score you card in half, then on the front half, score again in half....so your score lines fall at 1/4 and 1/2 of the card length. Now this can be achieved in a variety of dimensions. It may be easier to begin with your finished card face size (what envelope size it will fit into when flat).
The front face requires a focal mat. It does not have to be the same size as the finished card, but it cannot be any larger.
The front part is folded 'tent' style and is anchored behind something that is raised. In this example I have mounted a greeting and attached with foam pads. Depending upon how upright you wish your focal mat to sit, will be determined by the depth of the anchor and where you place it in relation to the front edge.
The example I have done began with a 12" x 6" piece of card, scored at 3" and 6" along the 12" length. The front focal mat is a 6" square. But don't be limited to this size.....and......what about experimenting with double (or more) easels on the same card, perhaps resting at different angles and heights.
Have fun !!!
Christine
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