Using a graphics program, make a simple 6-sided figure that's no more than 4.25" wide, and print out on a piece of copy paper. Attach a pre-folded piece of black cardstock to the back of the hexagon, lining up the folded side with one of the edges of the hexagon. Mark that side "do not cut" on the front. (See Picture 1)
©Heather Taylor Cut out the other five sides with a ruler and Xacto knife: you now have your base cardstock. (See Picture 2)
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Now mark 1/4" all around and cut out the center--you'll be left with a 1/4" thin black strip on the front of the card. Cut a full-size hexagon out of gold cardstock, then mark it to 1/2" and cut out the middle. Trim each outer edge just slightly to ensure that it will fit behind the outer black strip, yet still allow the card to fold and close nicely. Attach to black strip with double-sided 1/4" tape. Make sure gold faces outwards.

Using the inside hexagons, further cut two more hexagons: one of gold cardstock that's 1/4" smaller than the outer gold one, and a black hexagon that's 1/4" smaller than the smallest gold hexagon.

On a piece of semi-gloss white cardstock, spread Piñata Magenta and Ranger Cranberry Alcohol inks until you have a fiery red background. When dry, stamp with Art Neko hexagonal "Year of the Boar" stamp. Emboss with Ranger Princess Gold embossing powder, and cut all around leaving a nice edge. Use red and gold markers to cover the white of any cardstock, and then mount the red piece on the black piece using 3-D tape. Mount the black piece to the gold piece with double-stick tape, then mount that to the inside of the card, centering well, with more 3-D tape. (See Picture 3)
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To make the closure, stamp the Art Neko Double Happiness Boar onto white shrink plastic with black StazOn and let dry. Cut out with scissors leaving a small margin all around the stamp, then heat with a heat gun. Ensure it is flat by covering with an acrylic block or a large wood-mounted stamp while still hot. Let cool, then spritz with rubbing alcohol and drop 2-3 drops of Ranger Cranberry Alcohol ink and let it spread. Use a paintbrush to cover the sides, being careful not to touch the ink.

Take a gold spiral paper clip and force the middle ring upwards a bit. (See Picture 4)
©Heather Taylor Cover the center ring with E6000 glue, then mount onto back of boar. (See Picture 5)
©Heather Taylor When dry, use to gently clip the side opposite the fold to hold the card closed. Write your message on the back of the gold cardstock hexagon on the inside front flap, and Happy Chinese New Year!

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