Iris Shutter Card

Assembly tutorial for Lori Whitlock's
Iris Shutter Cards.
SVG cutting file available at: shop.loriwhitl...
Silhouette cutting files available at: Iris Shutter Cards should be available March 24, 2020

[@debbiebaker6148]

I've been seeing these in my Facebook groups. I knew if I was patient (so hard!) you would take care of us!! THANK YOU!!

[@ldyfshr15]

You are certainly the most talented and creative artist I have ever seen! The mechanics of this project are incredible, but so are all of your pieces of art!! Wow this was fun to make!!

[@andrewandberthapilgrim999]

Thanks so much for sharing! Lots of great ideas. Will check out the Silhouette store on March 24!

[@loriwhitlock]

Thank you so much! They should be coming today/tomorrow.

[@Mariannscraftcorner]

Tomorrow is sooo far! Adorable. Love it!!! Tfs

[@anitasalter6998]

Good afternoon I was so pleased to see this as I also like the die - but here in UK tricky to get hold of... the little prongs are too little and do not stay holding he iris together. I will persevere but might have to make some tweaks if possible. thanks Lori brilliant idea xx

[@eugenia9082]

Thank you so much! I’ll get all of them 😍

[@loriwhitlock]

You are welcome. I'm glad you like them and thank you so much for purchasing them : )

[@jenniferhipps9302]

I was hoping you would create this style card. The metal dies for these are too too high for my crafty budget! THANK YOU!!! This is so exciting!!

[@Clariys_planning]

Thank you so much for this :)

[@hollyhooge5184]

When will we see them at the Silhouette Store. As of this morning they are not on the website.

[@Mariannscraftcorner]

Holly Hooge I’m on the website since 8 am 🙃 not there yet

[@loriwhitlock]

@@Mariannscraftcorner I'm so sorry! I have submitted them. They should be there today or tomorrow.

[@Mattibelle333]

Sorry if you've already answered this question but what kind of glue are you using and where can I get that great glue bottle for precise gluing? Thanks!

[@kathyskou]

Hi Cindy, I work for Lori. Lori uses Scotch Quick Dry glue. The glue and the bottle can be found on Lori's favorite crafting products page here: www.amazon.com/shop/loriwhitlock

[@katherinecobert477]

What sized glue dots did you use? I didn’t know they had ones so tiny.

[@nanam.6555]

Love the design! Love Lori Whitlock designs! But having a bit of trouble with the four prong part. Do all the mechanism pieces get "wrapped"? or just the "Q" piece?

[@karenreeves5801]

Thanks. This is such a cute card.

[@TheCreativeChica]

Im sad, These little tabs didn't work after I made this; they bent. I hope my card holds up for the receiver. I like the concept and found a much sturdier way of doing this, I will change the way I make this from now on.

[@joannecolajo]

Thanks, Made the dog house one today. However those little clips are so tiny and this card only worked a few times. Will try again. Question, should I print the puppy instead. Same with the bird house. Should I print the bird inside the house?

[@cejjresale]

I have the same problem :(

[@cejjresale]

I have tried 3 times to make one of these cards. Its great until I get to the 4 prong thing...I can't get this right. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong but I don't know what.....HELP

[@gail020759]

SAME HERE SYLVIA VICARI! i DON'T KNOW WHAT IS MEANT BY PUT THE PRONG UNDER "ONE LAYER?" One layer of the sausage pieces? or under ALL the sausage pieces? Hope someone can help please. Bent the 1st prongs so trying again. Maybe my glue dots are too large. Had to cut mediums in half? Hum....

[@cejjresale]

I tried and tried and tried and no matter where I put those little prongs it didn't work. I put it on to the q piece. It worked 3 times and then the little prongs bent and that was the end of that. I give up

[@gail020759]

Sylvia Vicari 😔I’m glad it wasn’t expensive at least!!

[@susanmusson9074]

I can't get it to move either...ahhhh

[@jackneuberger620]

Are you using glue dots? I tried to use just regular glue and it didn’t work. I used 3/8” glue dots and then tucked the prong under just the first layer of the sausage looking things.

[@mab426]

The file downloaded from the Silhoutette Design Store includes stabilizing tabs that are not mentioned in this video. Do you just glue these down to the base at the marked spots? I take it that the curved edge of the tab lines up with the curved edge of the open circle in the middle of the card. How close should the tabs be placed to the circle?

[@loriwhitlock]

Miriam, watch the new video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaC4fKN9jr-Nmpo

[@kathyhanusa8956]

Love these cards, however, I can't seem to find them in the Silhouette store, please advise.

[@loriwhitlock]

They should be there later today or tomorrow? I have submitted them so we are just waiting on their team to accept and make them live.

[@debikrampen8399]

I just checked and they’re not there yet.

[@leeannsaunders4961]

@@debikrampen8399 They are on there this morning.

[@karent3394]

I use DS and is the cat one supposed to be all cut pieces or is the face actually drawn?

[@susanmusson9074]

if the glue dots are a little too big will the shutter still move. mine wont move

[@loriwhitlock]

if you use glue dots they have to be the mini ones .125". You can also use brads. Watch my newest Iris Shutter Card - Brad Method video.

[@joancook8454]

What weight paper are you using? FABULOUS DESIGN! I love anything that is articulated. THANK YOU!

[@loriwhitlock]

The white paper is about 100# cover. The other pieces are 65-80#. However, some of the cards I made completely with 65-80#

[@shasblew]

I found it is much easier to attach the four prongs if you close the iris and align the front and back, then tuck the prongs under the round tab mechanism. The way Lori does it did not work for me. Thanks for your cards Lori, very inspiring.

[@cejjresale]

OK..What did you do cuz I can't get this to work more than 3 times before the little tab things give out

[@shasblew]

@@cejjresale I ended up making my own, I wasn't happy with the way the little tabs come up when you close the iris. Added three tabs that are on the base section and you fold then to the front of the mechanism and glue. Much easier and smoother operating!

[@lararead9252]

What kind of glue do you use in that needle nose bottle?

[@sharonkluin3530]

The glue dots don't work. It just don't make them to move anymore. With brads it will work?

[@loriwhitlock]

Sharon Kluin Go watch my newest video. I show the Brad method there.

[@mikki2914]

is there a tut for the pattern in the design store? This one is very different.

[@loriwhitlock]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaC4fKN9jr-Nmpo

[@debbiemildwurm5899]

couldn't find the designs on my silhouette

[@benjaminpastrana9662]

GENIUS!!!!

[@korinegomez6463]

Lori, If my shutter won't stay closed is it because my glue dots are too large?

[@loriwhitlock]

Yes, probably is the problem. Check out my NEW method video I just posted.

[@lenamarie1964]

when i downloaded it to cricut do i have to resize the files?

[@loriwhitlock]

If you purchase them from my SVG shop, you will NOT need to resize them. They will come in at 100%

[@judytomblin3594]

Love this!

[@loriwhitlock]

Than you, Judy!

[@carolsouth42]

What brand is the "pick-up" gadget you used to pick up the confetti? I just purchased all of these files from the Silhouette!

[@katherinecobert477]

Carol South I found it, it’s the Silhouette brand Pick Me Up tool.

[@carolsouth42]

@@katherinecobert477 Thanks.

[@susanmusson9074]

I tried with smaller glue dot and thicker paper for little triangles will be stronger and still frustrated cant see anyone getting the card would be happy with it! wasted so much paper. ahhhh

[@loriwhitlock]

Susan, did you watch the new video I put out a few days ago? It's my newest video on my channel and I demonstrate a new assembly method with new clips that go on the outer edges of the "Q" to stabilize it. Go download the newest file from either my shop or Silhoeutte. If you bought it at my shop just go to COMPLETED ORDERS and re-download the file. If from Silhouette, delete the file from you library and go re-download it. The new file will be available with the new clips.

[@elodieschmitt6383]

septique, montage tiré par les cheveux !

[@elodieschmitt6383]

@Sophie K je n'ai pas acheté le fichier , considérant que c'est une arnaque, maintenant je vois sur le site silhouette qu'elle à crée un nouveau fichier, mais non je ne l'achèterai pas c'est une vulgaire copie des dies Lawn Fawn , prenez soin de vous

[@elodieschmitt6383]

​@Sophie K il faut demander à silhouette le remboursement , ils sont très correctes!

[@elodieschmitt6383]

@Sophie K super, il n'y à pas de raison, s'ils sont septiques envoyer une photo, perso jamais eu de problème

[@benjaminpastrana9662]

The spike stabilizers are too thin!!!! I will modify the original design to make them rectangular and wider!

[@trudywolcott7419]

So I don’t have to spend $35+ for a Lawn Fawn die! Wonderful!!

[@loriwhitlock]

Judy, I'm so glad you like them : )

[@Maria-pm18]

No se aprecia bien los detalles de lo que hacés. Debes de hacer más enfocado. Gracias.