Impossible Cards Tutorial
If you’re someone who likes trying shaped cards but wants a new challenge, impossible cards are pretty special. More a feat of engineering than a papercraft blank, they might look impossible, but you’ll be surprised to learn that this is a really simple illusion to recreate with just a few easy cuts, then fold and twist.
The unique fun fold card is actually inspired from a magic card trick called The Hyper Card Trick which is an optical illusion. With just a slight twist this card turns into one your friends and family will all be wondering how you made!
You can decide what size base and shape you want to make then choose some of your favourite papers, dies and embellishments and let the crafty fun begin!
Trim a piece of card to measure 7x5” and score along the short edge at 2.5”.
Cut at 3.5” on long edge up to the 2.5” score line and 1.5” in from edge on the opposite side again up to the 2.5” score line
Score the centre panel and fold up then, holding one side still, flip the other side over
For the matt and layers, trim a piece of card to measure 4 7/8” x 3 3/8” then measure in 1 3/8” and up 2 3/8”, then remove the top right-hand corner as shown
For the design paper, trim a piece of paper to measure 4.75x3.75” then measure in 1.25” and up 2.25” and remove the top right corner
Layer onto the card blank and decorate as desired
You will need
- White cardstock
- Craft Sensations Mix & Match Floral Happiness paper pad
- Hobby House Bromley Collection pearlescent cardstock
- 3D foam tape
- My Favorite Things Die-namics Birthday Candles dies
- Paper Boutique Sentiment dies
You will need
- Craft Sensations Mix & Match Floral Happiness paper pad
- Hobby House Bromley Collection Pearlescent cardstock
- Hobby House pearls
- 3D foam tape
- Crafter’s Companion Sentiment & Verses Happy Birthday stamp set
- My Favorite Things Die-namics Celebrate die
- My Favorite Things Stitched Rectangle STAX dies
- Paper Boutique Flowers & Leaves dies
You will need
- Craft Sensations Mix & Match Floral Happiness paper pad
- Snowfall Hunkydory Luxury Foiled acetate
- Hobby House Bromley Collection Pearlescent cardstock
- Hobby House pearls
- Hobby House Rose Wood die-cut sentiment toppers
- Memory Box Isabella Butterfly & Butterfly Chain die sets
- Cut & Make Mini Make a Wish die
You will need
- Craft Sensations Mix & Match Floral Happiness paper pad
- Hobby House Bromley Collection Pearlescent cardstock
- Hobby House Rhinestone Sparklers
- VersaMark inkpad
- White embossing powder
- Heat tool
- Heartfelt Creations Delightful Daisy stamp & die set
- My Favorite Things Die-namics Stitched Circle Frame dies
- My Favorite Things Die-namics Circle STAX dies
- Papertrey Ink Wonderful Words Birthday die
- Whimsy Stamps Happy Sayings die set
- Creative Expressions Sue Wilson Finishing Touches Delicate Fronds die set
You will need
- Craft Sensations Mix & Match Floral Happiness paper pad
- WOW! Glass Slipper Glitter Sparkles
- Hobby House Rose Wood die-cut topper
- Martha Stewart Traditional Scallop Edge Punch
- Lawn Fawn Happy Happy Happy stamp & die set
- Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities Decorative Circles One & Circles die sets
- Mama Elephant Creative Cuts Birthday Script die
- Dreamees Divine Doily die
- Crafter’s Companion Sara Davies Signature Collection Love & Romance Nested Hearts die set