Tri-Shutter Card Templates and Tutorial

Although it looks complicated, the tri-shutter card is relatively easy to make and the final result is always visually stunning. It is a lovely project to use all those left-over bits and pieces in your stash. If you have a couple of photos, it is also nice as a keepsake for the recipient.

I have included a template with imperial and metric measurements. 

 

Below are a few variations on the different shapes you can cut to cover the panels:

 

 

This is the basic card:  Panels can be matted for extra effect.

 

 

 The "D" Panels must only be attached on the one side and be loose over panel A,

which will give a different dimension to the card (See Birthday Card below).

 

 "A" panels are cut as one piece.

 

 Above are only a few ideas, the options are endless.

 

 

Some easy steps:

 

1. Score

2. Cut 

 

 3. Fold

 

A few finished samples:

 

 

A Thank You Card 

 

 

 

A Christmas Card (with permission from Carolyn) 

 

And finally, two Birthday Cards:

 

(Using sample 2 with bigger D panels)

 

 

 Photo Story for a 70th Birthday celebration:

 

I hope you find the templates useful.  Please remember that it is just a guideline and you can adjust sizes proportionally according to you own taste to make it smaller or bigger.