First I cut my paper twice as long as it was wide....in this case 6 x 12. I folded the X's first...then the vertical line down the middle of each side. One you make the creases it folds up like a dream.
I decided to glue photos of flowers in the triangles....so made a template and cut up some photos. I used a sharpie to cover the white area along the folds to better frame the photos. I also traced around the triangle photos to cover the white edge....I think it makes a big difference.
It easily folds up into a nice little square. For this prototype I repurposed a used calendar page mostly because I liked the weight of the paper and I just like to repurpose stuff.
I added a little photo collage on the outside square....
...and added a quote to the center: "What good is the warmth of the summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness."
John Steinbeck
I'm pleasantly surprised how easy it folds right back up.
I wrote a little something on this side...and as of today it's on it's way to Lynn in North Carolina. I like having someone to share my practice projects with...it's a good thing to have an art friend!
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