November just shipped
Added 2023-12-01 14:56:37 +0000 UTCHi all!
November's project is a set of holiday cards. It is an example of what paper engineers call a "cobweb structure." I used a nested beehive to create a Christmas tree that rises up out of the paper with an external-tree layer, an internal tree-branch layer, and a trunk layer. You can also detach the tree from the paper and use it as an ornament. (I'm obsessed⦠lol)
If the video of the card doesn't appear above, here is a direct link: http://kellianderson.com/newsletter/cat-tree.mp4
Everyone is receiving three cards. (I figured that even if you don't celebrate Christmas, chances are you know a couple people who do⦠) This was truly the perfect excuse to play around with the beehive.
If you wish to make your own card, I've uploaded a template to cut fold templates here: https://cutfoldtemplates.com/index.html#26
There's a simple version and a complex version, which are both cutter-ready!
Here is some inspiration from Victorian Valentine's cards, where this structure was often used as a paper locket to reveal a lover's face: https://www.metmuseum.org/blogs/now-at-the-met/2017/valentines-day-romance-of-cobwebs Excited to hear what you all think! And have a good weekend and happy holidays too. (FYI for your holiday mailing plans: December's project is a new years card, so I'm hoping to get that out in about 2 weeks, so there is time for you to send it.)
Kelli
