One of the things that makes cardmaking so fun is all the folding techniques. There are so many of them that a cardmaker will have a hard time trying them all. That is why I am in a series of articles will review some of the most popular card folding techniques. Today I am reviewing a card folding technique called “Diamond Fold Card”.
The Pros
Diamond Fold Card has a front which resembles a diamond and it has a sort of luxury feel to it. The card is folded in such a way that the diamond sticks out of the card making it three-dimensional. Because of this the Diamond Fold Card is both interesting and unique.
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A Diamond Fold Card has a design drawing attention to the diamond and the blank space at the right side of it. Having such a big surface makes the card easy to decorate.
Another advantage with this card is that it folds flat and therefore is easy to send by mail.
The Cons
I am not too happy about the diagonal cutting I had to do making a Diamond Fold Card. It is a minor problem though since it is mostly a matter of having the right technique.
Another disadvantage is that this type of card does not offer much room for greetings. I have written a greeting inside the card and I could have written more on the backside if I needed to. But I prefer keeping the backside of my cards blank.
The card tends to open itself unless it is secured. I had to use a ribbon to keep it closed. This problem could probably have been solved by putting it under some kind of pressure overnight. But there is a slight possibility that this would have ruined the three-dimensional look a bit.
When to make a Diamond Fold Card
Diamond Fold Cards are suitable for any occasion. The three-dimensional look makes it interesting for both children and adults. Still, if you have a lot on your mind I would go for a type of card with a little more room for your handwritten greetings.
Other’s Opinions
When I asked for other’s opinions on this card the first response was that is was an interesting card. They liked the three-dimensional look and was eager to open the card and have a look inside.
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Alternatives
I have made an upright (vertical) diamond fold card for this review, but it is also possible to make a horisontal one. You find an example of such a card here: Daisy Delight Diamond Fold Card
Another possibility is to make a double Diamond Fold Card which you can see examples of here: Double Diamond Fold Cards The double version offers more space for greetings.
Conclusion
I really liked making the Diamond Fold Card. It was easy to make and I liked the way the diamond in the front stands out. I will probably make it again some day.
- Design of this type of card: 4/5
- Usefulness – room for greeting and how the card can be displayed: 3/5
- Difficulty making this card (1 being most difficult): 4/5
- WOW-effect: 3/5
Totally I give the Diamond Fold Card 4 out of 5 points.
With so many card folding techniques around it is almost impossible to know who did come up with this idea first. If you know who invented the Diamond Fold Card I will be happy to give credits.
Marit Pedersen is from Norway. She has been writing for TPC since 2014. Marit started paper crafting in 2007 and she mostly makes cards, boxes and layouts. Her paper projects are often made in Shabby Chic or Clean and Simple style.