Scalloped Square Waterfall Flap Die Set - Video Tutorial

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This video features the Scalloped Waterfall Flap Set.

It includes four dies: a scalloped waterfall flap with a spacing flap, a stitched, scalloped matting layer that fits 4" x 4" photos perfectly, a closing strip with a folding flap, and a matting strip.

With this set, you'll create gorgeous 4.5" x 4.75" waterfall flaps for your albums.

Die-cut the set parts.

Fold the large flap along the
embossed line.

Apply glue and align the matting layer to the center of the flap.

Repeat these steps for the number of flaps you want for your waterfall.

When you build your waterfall,
take the bottom waterfall flap, cut out its folded flap (not needed), apply glue, and place it flat in your album.

From here, continue by positioning the waterfall flaps one above the other, using their folded flaps to make space between them.

The matting layers are a good
place to hide magnets for the waterfall closure.

Fold the closing strip along the
embossed line, apply glue to the matting layer, and align it to the center of the strip.

Apply glue and position the
closing strip in place.

In this Christmas folio, we
built a five-flap waterfall. (Our Patterned Journal Pocket is shown on the left).

Remember to layer the top flap
last, so that you can position your magnets correctly.

We placed the closing strip flap
under the folio matting (but you can also place it under the bottom flap).

You can see here how the bottom flap is glued flat without its folding flap, and the rest of the flaps aligned one above the other.

Ensuring the final waterfall is
placed in the center of the page can be confusing, so here is a formula to help you with the math, regardless of the page size. Don't worry - it just looks complicated, but it's quite simple.

One flap length (4.75") +
[number of flaps minus one (5-1) x spacing flap height (1/2")] = 4.75 + [(5-1) x 1/2] = 6.75" waterfall height.

Subtract it from the folio height (8") and divide by two: (8"-6.75")/2 = 5/8".

That's it! The first flap should be placed 5/8" from the edge of the folio.

For the side margins, measure or eyeball the center of the album.

Creating impressive, elegant
waterfalls has never been so easy.

Enjoy!