Kimono Project

Kimono Card with Template 1 of 3

crafterstudio™ project

Project ID # -26-10-000000002 Project Title: Kimono Card Description: An elegant card inspired by beautiful washi papers and the traditional costume of the Japanese women. Designer: Carrie Knapp

Materials

Strip of cardstock or patterned paper 5 ½” wide and 8” Bits of origami (washi) paper – 1” x 1 ½” and 1” x 4 ½” String Glue

Kimono Card Tools: two inch wide ruler scoring tool scissors

Attachments:

Kimono Scoring Templates

General Instructions or craft words: Washi Paper is made from rice. Originating in Japan, it is often found in craft stores with the origami materials.

©2006 All work, photos and instructions are copyrighted by the individual designer listed above. These instructions are for personal use only. Unauthorized printing, copying, distribution or resale is forbidden. For further information about re-prints or purchasing the project, contact the editor at crafterstudio™. crafterstudio™ and digital art stamps ™ are registered trademarks of Design One World, Inc., a North Carolina Corporation

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Kimono Card with Template 2 of 3 crafterstudio™ instructions Instructions: 1. Print scoring diagram on the back side of your card stock. 2. Cut paper to 5 ½” x 8”. 3. Score line A-B and then score line CD.

4. Fold toward center as shown in photo 1. Photo 1 5. Clip as shown in photo 2 along solid lines.

Photo 2 6. Fold along dashed lines below cut made in step 5 toward the center.

Photo 3

©2006 All work, photos and instructions are copyrighted by the individual designer listed above. These instructions are for personal use only. Unauthorized printing, copying, distribution or resale is forbidden. For further information about re-prints or purchasing the project, contact the editor at crafterstudio™. crafterstudio™ and digital art stamps ™ are registered trademarks of Design One World, Inc., a North Carolina Corporation

a division of Design One World, Inc.

Questions? [email protected]

Kimono Card with Template 3 of 3

7. Unfold step 6. Reverse fold the piece so that it ends up inside of the card. NOTE: Reverse fold means that you fold something “inside” of the previous fold. It is sometimes called a valley fold because it represents a valley between two mountains. 8. Round the edge of the “sleeve” as shown in photo 5. 9. Cut the diagonal lines to make a “neckline”.

Photo 4

10.Create a Liner for the inside. Use complimentary paper of any type. Trace the Kimono card and cut inside the pencil lines so that it is slightly smaller than the card. Glue to inside. 11. Make a tiny fan from the 1” x 1” washi. Pierce the end, and thread string through it. Photo 5

12.Make the obi by cutting the 1 x 4 ½” washi strip in two. Tack end of one piece with adhesive in the underarm fold. Bring remainder around front and fold over front edge into card. Glue edge. Repeat for other side. If desired, the string that the fan is attached to can be tucked under the obi.

Photo 6

13.Finish with decorative cording.

Alternate ideas Add a small Asian coin to the outside or stamp inside. Trim the kimono with coordinating washi paper. ©2006 All work, photos and instructions are copyrighted by the individual designer listed above. These instructions are for personal use only. Unauthorized printing, copying, distribution or resale is forbidden. For further information about re-prints or purchasing the project, contact the editor at crafterstudio™. crafterstudio™ and digital art stamps ™ are registered trademarks of Design One World, Inc., a North Carolina Corporation

a division of Design One World, Inc.

Questions? [email protected]