Priscilla's Papercrafts: Fan Card

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Fan Card

I've got an interesting card for you today. This is a Fan Card, which you'll probably know how it got it's name when you take a look:

I saw this demonstrated on Lisa Curcio's page and decided to give it a try. I must say it is relatively easy, but not for the faint of heart! 😁

The finished card measures 5" x 7" - a whopper of a card, and one that does not fit into a standard envelope. But if you are fortunate enough to still have an Envelope Punch Board, you can easily make one that fits out of matching Designer Series Paper.

Lisa has a cutting template which I used to cut my papers. And she has a great video showing you just how to put it together.

I used Old Olive cardstock for the base and Daffodil Delight for the layers and inside. And the patterned paper is one of my favorites - Floral Delight.

If you haven't seen the Thoughtful Moments hybrid embossing folder, you are missing out! This great die/embossing folder set cuts and embosses several greetings; I chose "Just Because" as my card will be going to a good friend for no other reason than to say hi!

Inside there is plenty of room to write a message:

Don't you love the way the Basic White layer is angled so you don't see it when the card is closed? I stamped a little flower using the Delightful Wishes stamps with Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive inks.

If you are up for a little challenge, check out Lisa's website and try creating your own Fan Card.