Never Ending Card Tutorial

Today we are making another type of card, this time a never-ending card! These cards are so fascinating and fun for all ages. The actual construction of the card is much simpler than you might think.

You will need:

-         2 pieces of cardstock

-         Adhesive

-         Bone folder (and score board if you have one)

-         Paper trimmer or craft knife or scissors

-         Papers to decorate

Start by cutting both your pieces of cardstock into a square. The size of squares you use will be the size of the finished card. I have used an 8”x8” square but you can use any size you like as long as all the sides are the same.

Then cut your squares in half. This meant I ended up with 4 pieces measuring 4”x8”.

I have used 2 different colours so you can see how to put them together.

Now you need to score each piece. You will do 3 score lines on each.

With your card lying horizontally you will be scoring at both ends.

To work out where you score use the diagram below.

The 2 end pieces equal the size of the middle piece.

So if you are using the same size as me then you would score 2” in from each end, leaving a 4” space in the middle. If you are make a 6"x6" card then you would score 1 ½” in leaving a 3” space in the middle etc.

Then turn your card 90º and score at halfway point – 2” on mine

Now it is time to stick your squares together.

Lay down your first piece and place glue just in the left and right hand corner squares.

Now take another piece and lay it on top 90º to the other piece.

Repeat adding glue to just the outer corner squares until they are all stuck together.

I would recommend using a glue stick as this way you have a little time to adjust the card to make sure that all 4 pieces line up exactly.

You now have the basis of your card!

To make it fold easily you will need to go over each score line. Go through the different folds of the card and press down each scored fold with a bone folder.

Once your card is folding easily you can now decorate!

For mine I used the new Chalkboard Collection pack which has 8x8 papers so they fitted my card perfectly and some Woodware flower stamps.

I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial and if you make a never ending card we would love to see. Feel free to share links below or on our Facebook Page :)

Happy Crafting,

Maxine xx