My version of the tee pee card. Instructions use a 3 1/4 inch square of card stock so you use a 3 inch square of DSP which is convenient for the 6 x 6 pieces. You can use 4 inch, 3 3/4 inch or 3 1/2 inch instead just adjust the size of the DSP accordingly.
Three 3 1/4 inch squares of card stock Score diagonally from one corner to the other
Two pieces of DSP 3 inch squares
Cut diagonally from tip to tip forming 2 triangles from each square. You will only need 3 of the triangles.
Glue the DSP to one half of each of the card stock squares aligning along the score line.
Glue one of the DSP triangle sides over a plain card stock side. Be sure you only add glue where the cardstock overlaps. Line up the edge by folding the top one over the bottom one to make sure it folds easily
Adhere the third piece of cardstock DSP section onto the blank cardstock on the piece already glued together
I use Velcro thin clear fasteners that are 5/8 inch and have 75 in a package ID number is 91302 and available on Amazon
Place both pieces of the Velcro dot together and place one glue side down into the non-scored corner behind a DSP section
Fold it so the DSP section covers the opposite blank triangle section press firmly to attach the Velcro dot
If done correctly the DSP side will have the Velcro dot adhered like this (sorry the photo is fuzzy)
Decorate with sentiment and embellishments as desired. When placing items on the tee pee be aware that you aren’t exceeding the envelope size.
To place in envelope, undo the Velcro and fold in half to lay flat.
I try to remember to include this little note with instructions in case the recipient doesn’t realize how to assemble the card for display.
ALTERNATE DESIGN OPTIONS:
If you don’t have the Velcro dots you can uses ribbon, a slit or magnets.
RIBBON CLOSURE:
Before adhering the DSP attach about 8 inches of ribbon to the lower tip on the right side when laid like this. Fold into a tee pee and add a second ribbon on the edge that meets up with this ribbon.
The ribbons will tie like this. Continue as above to complete the card.
SLIT CLOSURE:
After adding the DSP, fold into a tee pee and using an exact o knife or blade of some sort poke a tiny holes on either side of the DSP tip where you need the closure.
With the blade cut a slit between the punctures.
Tuck the tip into the slit.
You can also use small magnets however I find them too bulky. And if the recipient would not want to disassemble the card you could use a piece of adhesive that has a protective cover on one side. Place the tape behind the tip but don’t remove the protective cover. Instruct the recipient to remove it and stick the tee pee together.
ADDING WHITE SECTIONS :
You can add white sections for a message by cutting a 3 inch square of white cardstock and cutting it in the angle to have triangles that fit the sections of the card.
This can be added in place of one piece of DSP or on the back side of the card stock.
