Mini folding diorama card
Create a truly unique scene with this mini folding diorama card base cardmaking project.
Use the Gentleman Crafter’s instructions (below) to make the basic card using your ScanNCut, and then embellish and decorate it with your own special message.We used this basic design and cutting files from the Brother Artspira design app to create a delicate, spring-inspired version.
Size
The finished card measures approximately 85mm wide by 140mm high and 35mm deep.
Materials needed
Paper/card
- 2 sheets of 12 x 12” 200gsm/80lb cardstock
You will also need
- Bookbinding glue or low tack/quick grab glue or double-sided tape
- For scoring the fold lines, I recommend a fine tipped stylus and a metal ruler
- Tweezers (optional)
- Embellishments to decorate your card
Please note: the instructions below are for the basic diorama. You can freely embellish to your liking by adding elements such as text, 3D decals, cut outs, foiling etc. The ScanNCut has a wide range of built-in designs, fonts and applications for this purpose. Additionally, you can find thousands of extra cutting files on the Brother Artspira design app. Have fun!
Equipment needed
ScanNCut - hardware
- Brother ScanNCut – any CM Model
- Standard mat [CAMATSTD12]
- Standard blade [CABLDP1] and blade holder [CAHLP1]
OR
- Brother ScanNCut – any SDX model
- Standard mat [CADXMATSTD12]
- Standard auto-blade [CADXBLD1] and holder [CADXHLD1]
ScanNCut - software
How to
Step 1
Download the CanvasWorkspace project file. Open it in CanvasWorkspace (the desktop version). Open the layers tab on the right.
Step 2
Hide and lock all layers except the one titled 1. Transfer this to your machine using the File>Export/Transfer FCM File menu option. Cut once from 12 x 12” cardstock.
Cut size: 288.8mm wide and 292.8mm high.
Step 3
Hide and lock all layers except the one titled 2. Transfer this to your machine using the File>Export/Transfer FCM File menu option. Cut once from 12 x 12” cardstock.
Cut size is 290.6mm wide x 290.6mm high.
Step 4
Assemble as shown in the video.
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