Pleated Medallion Tutorial

  

I love making these pleated medallions. I was inspired to start making them a few years ago when I saw them on some of my other blogging friends' blogs.  There are a lot of possibilities for them.  I have made them as ornaments for my Christmas tree, decorating gifts, or as as gifts themselves.  See the links following the tutorial for my other medallion ideas.  You could even string a few of them together to make a banner.  They are just like potato chips.  Once you start making them you can't stop. 

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The only special tool you might need is a glue gun.  If you have a really fast-drying strong adhesive you could try that too but I found a glue gun works best.


Step 1:  Start with a 12 x 6 inch sheet of patterned paper and a 12 x 1 inch strip of coordinating paper.   


Step 2:  Adhere the coordinating 1 inch strip of paper to 6 inch wide paper.


Step 3:  Score your paper and strip at 1/4 inch intervals.  I used a scoring pad or you can use your scoring blade with your cutter or a ruler and a bone folder.  


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Step 4:  Cut the paper down the center length wise


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Step 5:  Fold your score lines.  It is important to note which way you start to fold the first one and then fold the second the opposite way.  If you start with a down fold on the first one, when you fold the second strip, you will want to start with an up fold.  This is so that the ends will fit together easily.  See figure 3.  The strip on the left will easily lock onto the one on the right.

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Step 6:  Using a hot glue gun or strong quick-drying adhesive (I use a hot glue gun) glue your ends together.  You will then have a piece that looks like this.  Your coordinating strip should be on the bottom.

Figure 4

Step 7:  Pinch the edges together and push down. 

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Step 8:  Holding the medallion together place glue the center and you may have to hold for a minute until it sets. 

Figure 7

Your medallion is now ready to decorate. Have fun and use your creativity.

Supplies for this project: 

Stamps:  Ornate Blossom, Elements of Style (sentiment)

Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Bashful Blue

Paper:  Greenhouse Gala DSP, and Pear Pizzazz DSP

Accessories:  Dazzling Diamonds glitter, all purpose glue, button and ribbon, glue gun

Here are some other's I've made:

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Pink and Blue Christmas Medallion

Christmas Tag (3 inch  Medallion)

Valentines Medallions

Just Believe Medallion 

Father's Day Medallions