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10-30-2010, 07:48 AM

Riversong

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Hope this helps...I just learned after I used and re used a paper one someone sent me.(the last fold (pic4)) should be lined up,,it popped open when I took the pic

start with a circle(any size) I used a pizza pan

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fold in half

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fold in half again

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and once more

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line up ruler and cut from edge to edge

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open up and there ya go!!! Make bigger or smaller by adding or subtracting from each side after you cut it...just use your ruler and cutter...

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10-30-2010, 07:51 AM

KathyAire

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Thanks for that information. It seems simple enough - famous last words. That way, one could make several different sizes.

10-30-2010, 07:56 AM

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Thank you very much for this tutorial! This is going to be very helpful :D:D:D

10-30-2010, 07:57 AM

Riversong

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Youre welcome!!

10-30-2010, 07:59 AM

clem55

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Thanks, I needed that. PS Your table toppers are beautiful. all of them!

10-30-2010, 08:11 AM

lisainmo

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Thanks that makes sense to me and I could never figure that out I am going to try that later today!!

10-30-2010, 08:24 AM

Riversong

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I always tried doing it with a square. After I saw how simple the circle was I felt silly!

10-30-2010, 08:26 AM

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Thanks so very much--every time I see one of your table toppers (that are always so beautiful,) I wonder how you do those so beautifully--and so fast! :lol: