Tea bag folding
I made this card a long time ago but I have never posted it on my blog because I could never get a good photo of it but it is always a popular card in my sample box and many people ask questions about it. I was asked to do teabag folding for a technique class… It sent chills down my spine when I was asked… I have never been a fan of teabag folding but I tried to keep it elegant…. what is more elegant then clean black and white.
The tiles are stamped images from “mostly flowers” and I punched out each tile with 32mm Square punch. Each diamond has 4 tiles which I have folded in this way:
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I suggest giving teabag folding ago it is a great technique which I now really like, I would love to see what you create if you give it ago.
Thanks for stopping by.
February 3rd, 2009 at 5:51 am
wow Teneale, no wonder this is a fave, it’s stunning! That’s a very effective stamp to use with the technique. Is it just stamped on Whisper White? I had thought cardstock would be too thick, but the WW is a bit thinner and it is a pretty simple fold
Teneale says:
Hi Carol
Yes it is stamped on WW, I just used a bone folder to fold the edges and it was fine. I tried using thinner paper but the stamped image was not as sharp or bold… As you know WW is the best cardstock ever ;0)
Teneale
February 3rd, 2009 at 7:14 am
Wow! this is a gorgeous card.
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:01 am
I have always admired this card and wondered what the patterned paper was that you’d used - now I find out it’s simply stamped! As always, Teneale, I’m just in awe of your talent. Thanks so much for sharing!
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:49 am
I’ve never been a fan of teabag folding either, but I must give this one a go, great choice of stamp & as always your work is stunning, xx
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
WOW, this is so gorgeous
February 4th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Just gorgeous!!!
February 5th, 2009 at 3:42 am
Stunning! Glad I stopped by today. I have always been intrigued by teabag folding and love the look it creates. The black and white is beautiful.
Thank you for sharing.
February 5th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Stunning this is absolutely beautiful. Love this design. Thanks so much for sharing. I may have to give this a go one day. Thanks and well done
February 8th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
How awesome does your card look, well done!!!
February 9th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Love your card Teneale it’s gorgeous! TFS
February 9th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Oh my goodness! That is truly a stunning piece. Well done Teneale!
February 9th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Wow!!! That is a great card. I took photo of it on the Stamping and Scrapbooking Day and forgot to ask you instructions. Thanks.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Love black and white….Love your card. I need to get back to teabag folding….haven’t done it for awhile.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Heavenly! Just Heavenly! I luv this so much
Thank you for describing so easily how this is done, I have never done tea bag folding, but MUST give this a go.
February 11th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Hi Teneale,
I just posted my cased creations on my blog & linked yours to it, thank you so much for the inspiration & wonderful idea. I was stuck on the wedding wallet & I’m thrilled at how it’s turned out -Loved it so much I couldn’t stop lol xx