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You are here: Home / Specialty Projects / Watercolor Mini Tryfold Cards

Watercolor Mini Tryfold Cards

April 27, 2016 by Sandy Allnock 18 Comments Filed Under: Specialty Projects, Watercolor Tagged With: pets

I’ve liked the full-size TryFolds before – but they were a bit hard to figure out how to do the stamping…the minis? Oh man. Easy peasy!

There are a couple designs in these mini try folds….I love being able to peek “into” the card from the front and get a preview of the images inside. And I thought it would be hard – but paired with the MISTI, it was a total piece of cake!

Video

Watch the video below or click HERE to see it in HD on YouTube.

I painted these with my Daniel Smith watercolors – but you can easily use whatever kinds of paints you’ve got at home. For paper, I used the Arches Rough – and some folks find the “regular” cold press or the smoothest hot press to be easier to stamp on.

Sandy Allnock Tryfold tulips2
Sandy Allnock Tryfold tulips3
Sandy Allnock Tryfold window

I also gave you a peek at the Garden Window set  – there’s also a sweet set called Hello Friend that I want to try!

Know that if you want to use Copics you might want to use the 110lb cardstock – don’t get overly heavy with your coloring and it may not bleed through at all šŸ™‚ But I used my pencils for the window card.

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  • Art Impressions Mini Tryfolds
    • Blessings To You
    • Hello Friend
    • Garden Window
  • Daniel Smith Watercolors: EH – BLICK
  • Arches Cold Press Paper: EH – BLICK
  • Silver Brush Black Velvet Round #8: EH – BLICK – AMZ

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  1. Rosemary Paul says

    October 20, 2017 at 7:05 am

    I am glad that I spotted this tutorial while Stumblin around the web in bed this morning (too chilly to get out from under the duvet!).
    I bought on of these tunnel sets a year or so ago and COULD NOT figure out how it worked (hand cutting the opening was no picnic either), so I tossed the stamp into the “Sell or Donate” tub. Since seeing this, I’ll dig it out and give it another try!
    Have you done a tutorial for the Art Impressions tri-fold stamp sets? I bought the “Garden” set, I think. It has a wooden bench, a bunny and flower pots. That was another that was difficult for me, because of the fussy cutting. After those 2, I didn’t bother to open the window die w/the windows on the world stamp and the Deco Windows die! Maybe I’ll dig them out too! Thanks for the tutorial and the inspiration to try again!

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  2. Randee S says

    May 8, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Cute cards and stamps. Love the tryfold and the size of the card. TFS

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  3. Janet Comby says

    April 28, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I love the way you did these cards . They remind me of Beatrix Potter’s delicate illustrations. So now I’m probably going to have to get these! I so appreciate this video , I would’ve taken me forever to figure that set out !

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  4. Tami says

    April 28, 2016 at 3:48 am

    You’re awesome Sandy!! I love your watercoloring videos!! I learn so much from you, thank you!!

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  5. irisesther54 says

    April 27, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    This is adorable. I’m putting these stamps on my wishlist.

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  6. Isabelle Baudin says

    April 27, 2016 at 11:54 am

    I thought they were too complicated for me. But now, with your video and very clear explanations, I’m going to make some additions to my wishlist ! Thank you.

    Reply
  7. Donna says

    April 27, 2016 at 9:47 am

    These designs are adorable! Thank you for the video. Very helpful.

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  8. Missy Anderson says

    April 27, 2016 at 9:41 am

    These cards are adorable!

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  9. Mary W says

    April 27, 2016 at 6:16 am

    When I was little the Easter Bunny always left me one sugar egg that had a view inside. It was so hard to eat it since I didn’t want to destroy it. Your card brings back those sweet memories and is a wonderful card!

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  10. Sam O says

    April 27, 2016 at 6:03 am

    Love the tunnel through to the bunny. Not sure if you would find this helpful, but when using solid stamps with my misty I have a clear sheet same size as the base. So when I do my test stamp on the acetate, instead of moving the stamp I move and position card underneath stamped acetate and then place my magnets. I usually stamp little closer to the centre, so I have room to move card around. I find this way is really useful if I am masking or trying to line up multiple stamps.

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    • KraftyChick says

      April 27, 2016 at 8:09 am

      Thanks Sam – I will try this tip with my new MISTI!

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  11. creatingincolors says

    April 27, 2016 at 5:41 am

    Love! Thanks for the video!

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  12. Boo Martin says

    April 27, 2016 at 5:21 am

    That card is so darn cute!!!

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  13. dmc4042 says

    April 27, 2016 at 4:55 am

    The cat in the window has my heart! Thanks for the video Sandy!
    Donna

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  14. Shirley says

    April 27, 2016 at 4:24 am

    So, so cute. Love the mini tri fold as well as your watercoloring.

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  15. Diane L says

    April 27, 2016 at 4:13 am

    Love these. I like the peek through effect.

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  16. Doris W. says

    April 27, 2016 at 4:04 am

    Hi Sandy, I love this cute little bunny. I have this stamp set, too but I haven’t tried it yet. Thanks for the tips on how to use!

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