Bridge Card Tutorial: With A Twirling Pig Twist | Stampin’ Up! Party Piggy
Welcome to this bridge card tutorial that's guaranteed to elevate your cardmaking game! If you've been crafting flat cards and are ready to venture into the wonderful world of dimensional designs, you're in for a treat. Our ballerina pig isn't just adorable—she's a dimensional delight that literally stands up to be noticed!
What Makes Bridge Cards Special?
Bridge cards create a magical floating effect where your focal image appears to be suspended between two "pillars." They're showstoppers that recipients can't help but display, and surprisingly simple to make once you know the technique. This Party Piggy ballerina version combines the charm of Stampin' Up!'s newest character with the classic elegance of a bridge fold.
Gather Your Supplies
Before we dance into this project, let's round up everything you'll need:
Stamps: Party Piggy Bundle, Pattern of Friendship
Cardstocks: Pool Party, Basic White, Bubble Bath
Designer Paper: Wildflower Birthday 12" × 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper
Coloring Tools: Stampin' Blends in Bubble Bath and Pecan Pie
Inks: Memento Black
Sparkle: Wink of Stella for that ballet shimmer
Adhesives: Your favorite glue plus Tear & Tape (this is crucial for the bridge structure!)
Embellishments: Gold Mesh Ribbon, Rhinestone basic jewels
Dies: Impressions Abloom (for the three small flowers)
Other: Dimensionals, Gold Foil cardstock cut to 1/2" × 3 1/2"
Let's Cut and Score
Precision matters in bridge card tutorials, so grab your trimmer:
Pool Party cardstock: One piece at 4 1/4" × 7 1/4" (scored at 5 1/2") and one piece at 1 3/4" × 4 1/4"
Designer paper: Two strips at 1 1/4" × 4"
White panel: Cut at 4" × 5 1/4"
Bridge Card Video Tutorial
In the video below, I'll walk you through each fold, score, and attachment point to create that perfect bridge structure that holds your ballerina pig aloft.
Let Your Creativity Dance!
This bridge card tutorial is just the beginning! Once you master the basic structure, you can adapt it for any occasion or character. Imagine birthday cakes floating in mid-air, Christmas ornaments suspended between branches, or graduation caps soaring between congratulatory messages!
Have you tried making a bridge card before? Drop a comment below and let me know—I love getting inspiration from your creative suggestions!
With love and blessings,
Cindy
