How To Make An Elegant Magic Iris Card -22

What is an elegant Magic Iris card? Read this article to learn all about them and how to make this elegant Christmas card.

A magic iris card is an interactive card that opens a window when you pull a lever. Although it looks complex, it’s quite easy to make. And, the results are spectacular!

To begin the card we’re going to trim a piece of mirror cardstock to A2 size (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″) and then attach it to a white A2 card base. And then, we’re going to refer to the following video from @LawnFawn which does an excellent job of describing how to assemble the Magic Iris.

We use mirror cardstock to cut out the three “sausage” pieces so that they match the card front. Following that, we’ll stamp our sentiment centered on one of the white stitched circles that results from cutting out the rings. And, we’re doing so with green ink. Finally, we’ll use the fine tip on our red marker to add a little color to the berries.

Once we’ve fastened our magic iris mechanism centered on top of the mirror cardstock card panel, then we can pop the sentiment into the center using liquid glue.

Wreath for the Elegant Magic Iris

Next, we’ll cut a number of holly berries from red scrap cardstock. Following that, we’ll cut holly leaves from two or three different shades of green. Finally, we’ll glue the die-cut holly pieces randomly to the top “ring” of the magic iris to create a wreath.

Supplies

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• Cardstock: Card base – Neenah Classic Crest 110lb Solar White; Card panel Magic Iris mechanism – Crafters Companion Luxury Mirror Card Colored – this cardstock isn’t available anymore, but you can find a great alternative HERE; Holly Leaves & Berries – scraps of red and green cardstock
• Stamp: Lawn Fawn Magic Holiday Messages
• Dies: Lawn Fawn Magic Iris; My Favorite Things Holly Berries
• Ink: Gina K Designs Christmas Pine
• Alcohol Marker: Copic R29
• Adhesives: liquid – Bearly Art Glue; glue runner – Gina K Designs Adhesive Dot runner
• Die-cutting and Embossing Machine: Spellbinders Platinum 6

Are You Looking For More Inspiration For Christmas Cards?

You might be interested in the other cards that we are making as part of the Twenty-five Days of Christmas Cards

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• HOW TO ADD SPARKLE TO YOUR HOLIDAY CARD
• HOW TO MAKE AN ELEGANT DIE-CUT CARD – 19
• HOW TO MAKE A SPARKLY SNOWFLAKE CARD -18
• HOW TO MAKE A STUNNING HOLIDAY CARD – 17
• HOW TO MAKE A POINSETTIA WREATH CARD – 16
• HOW TO MAKE A BLENDED ORNAMENT CARD – 15
• HOW TO MAKE A SNOWFLAKE SHAKER – DAY 14
• HOW TO MAKE A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CARD – 13
• HOW TO ROCK A BLACK CHRISTMAS CARD – 12
• HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS SILHOUETTES CARD -11
• HOW TO MAKE AN ELEGANT CHRISTMAS CARD-10
• HOW TO MAKE A PURPLE CHRISTMAS CARD – 9
• LEARN HOW TO MAKE A SILENT NIGHT CARD – 8
• HOW TO MAKE MY FAV CHRISTMAS CARD – 7
• WHO DOESN’T LOVE AN ELF CARD? – DAY 6
• HOW TO MAKE A SCRAPBOOK CARD – DAY 5
• HOW TO MAKE A NOEL CHRISTMAS CARD – DAY 4
• DO YOU LOVE SANTA ON THE CHIMNEY? DAY 3
• HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS TREE CARD – DAY 2
• HOW TO MAKE FIRST SNOW CARD – DAY 1