Uploaded April 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
This was inspired by May May at MayMayMadeIt.com.
May May's blog post: maymaymadeit.com/blogs/news/the-impossible-card-in-multiple-sizes
I saw her video first, then read the post, and she also mentioned that she was inspired by Sam at MixedUpCraft, and from Trimcraft.
Here is Sam's video at Mixed Up Craft: mixedupcraft.com/2018/04/10/the-impossible-card
The base of the card is something we used to use as a critical thinking exercise for older kids. We took an index card, then cut it in a certain way, twisted it around and folded the flap up, and it looked like it was an impossible creation. But, after a while of twisting and studying, they would often get it flat again, and figure out how it was made. I would not have even thought of turning that exercise into a card! Thank you all for the inspiration!
MayMay showed several versions, so if you wish to make a card other than 5 1/2" by 4 1/4", then you may wish to head over to her site or channel for more inspiration.
What starts the card, is a unique cut and fold of a 4 1/4" by 5 1/2" piece of card stock. Because of the way it looks, it seems "impossible" that it could start with a single piece of card stock and end up as an-easel type card. But it does! That is the fun of it, and you can embellish it anyway you wish!
I hope you enjoy the video, and go to RejoiceAndCreate.com for more information.
rejoiceandcreate.com/2018/04/14/the-impossible-card-for-mothers-fathers-or-anyone
Until we meet again, may your days be blessed! Smiles, Darby
This was inspired by May May at MayMayMadeIt.com.
May May's blog post: maymaymadeit.com/blogs/news/the-impossible-card-in-multiple-sizes
I saw her video first, then read the post, and she also mentioned that she was inspired by Sam at MixedUpCraft, and from Trimcraft.
Here is Sam's video at Mixed Up Craft: mixedupcraft.com/2018/04/10/the-impossible-card
The base of the card is something we used to use as a critical thinking exercise for older kids. We took an index card, then cut it in a certain way, twisted it around and folded the flap up, and it looked like it was an impossible creation. But, after a while of twisting and studying, they would often get it flat again, and figure out how it was made. I would not have even thought of turning that exercise into a card! Thank you all for the inspiration!
MayMay showed several versions, so if you wish to make a card other than 5 1/2" by 4 1/4", then you may wish to head over to her site or channel for more inspiration.
What starts the card, is a unique cut and fold of a 4 1/4" by 5 1/2" piece of card stock. Because of the way it looks, it seems "impossible" that it could start with a single piece of card stock and end up as an-easel type card. But it does! That is the fun of it, and you can embellish it anyway you wish!
I hope you enjoy the video, and go to RejoiceAndCreate.com for more information.
rejoiceandcreate.com/2018/04/14/the-impossible-card-for-mothers-fathers-or-anyone
Until we meet again, may your days be blessed! Smiles, Darby
