Hi all! Someone requested this fun fold and it IS fun to make!
It’s called a Pinwheel Tower Card (or Tower Pinwheel)
It looked complicated but it really was easy to create them in multiple sizes.
(I think I over-explained it a bit in my video but Matt said to go with it, better than Under-explaining LOL)
VIEW/PRINT RECIPE PDF WITH MEASUREMENTS HERE
(There are 3 pages to this PDF)
Here the other samples I showed in my video:
Here is the A2 Sized Pinwheel Tower Card, which folds flat to 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″.
I used the Tidings of Christmas 6×6 Designer paper from the Stampin’ up Annual Catalog.
The column is 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″, scored at 1″, 2″ 3″ and 4″.
The 4 panels are all 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ each.
and here is the smallest one:
This is the Note Card Sized Pinwheel Tower Card, which folds flat to 3-1/2″ x 5″
I used the Sweet Symmetry Designer paper from the Stampin’ up Annual Catalog. The stamp set is called Biggest Wish.
The column is 3-1/2″ tall x 4-1/2″ wide, scored at 1″, 2″ 3″ and 4″.
The 4 panels are all 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ each.
I hope you give this fun fold a try!
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Linda – Truly excellent video – very clear instructions, concise measurements, fabulous card idea w/ variations – KUDOS
I think your video is perfect! While I was watching, I kept thinking, ‘She is great at explaining how to do this! She makes it easy and doable!’ Beautiful creations! How fun!
LInda,
As usual you make the difficult look simple. I have watched others do this same card, but none explained it as well as you do.
i love the different sizes for the cards you included. GREAT job.
Pat P.
Thx, Pat!
Linda what a great video, at 78 I was able to follow your instructions which were very clear. Thank You for another card that I might like to try.
Sherry J.
I was looking for tower card ideas, and decided to watch your video. I had already watched Sam’s video, but I wanted something less complicated. Your video was very well done and I was able to understand how to make it. Your tips were great- ie use designer paper for the tower. I am going to check out some of your other videos!
That means the world to me, thank you! I can tend to over explain and worry that it doesn’t make sense. Glad to hear it was ok:)
I watched your video yesterday and loved it so much that I sat down and made one right away! Your instructions were so easy to follow, thank you! I used the cactus set and it turned out adorable!
Awesome! I’d love to see a pic of your card!
I tried to email you pics of my cactus card, so hopefully they come through! 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing this card! You have the gift of teaching!
Aw thx, Linda!
Yes, as the others said: clear, concise instructions with fun results! Thank you 🙂
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Love this card and struggled a bit – thanks so much for the instructions and measurements!
Thank you so much for sharing your video and pdf! I made one in the 5×7 size with Sweet as a Peach, and am going to make it with my stamp club. I love how it turned out, it might be one of my all time favorite cards! The DSP size for the center is not very economical with a group, so I’ve used 5×4, scoring every 7/8″. I got 6 centers from a 12×12 sheet instead of only 4. Thanks again!
I was wondering how to make a mini slimline card, and your instructions are perfect! It wouldn’t be a portrait orientation, but still would work in the landscape orientation! Can’t wait to try it! THanks for sharing!
Thank you so much!
I agreed with the prior comments, your instructions are very clear to understand. Thanks for sharing!