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Bobbin Lacemaking Bauble Band
Lou Woo Designs has created her first bobbin lacemaking video tutorial and to give you some practice we have a free pattern. To get your free pattern click here. a a Personalised Exam Pass Greeting Card Exam results are just around the corner so why not send a personalised greeting card to say congratulations. Materials required Scroll Cardlayer Football Boot Greeting Card World Cup fever is under way and to help celebrate we have created this Materials required Football boot greeting card blank Victorian Fuchsia Card This month we have created a video on using the Distress Inks Materials required Distress Inks
Easter Greetings
Cute Easter greetings ideas with this very easy to make cross card. Materials required Cross Greeting Card
Hints and tips. We have used just a small part of the decoupage design, not all the layers. This gave only a small part of the design which fitted perfectly on the cross card but also means we can make another card with the other parts. When using peel offs lay them gently down and don't press firmly until it is in the right place. With straight lines start laying the peel off over the end and then trim to the card. Happy crafting Long Tall Mother's Day Card
Send special greetings to your Mum this Mothering Sunday with this long tall greeting card. Materials required Long Tall Mum Greeting Card
Hints & Tips This card is ideal for a tall thin design, why not trim round one corner to complement the round edge of the card. If you have a design with intricate parts just remember that you don't have to add all the parts, you can trim some layers down to make it easier. If you are not sure you will get your peel off on straight then add it at an angle. Happy crafting. Surprise 3d Decoupage Valentine Card
Send someone special a surprise greeting this Valentine's Day with this cute 3d decoupage card. Materials required Waving Card Template from Get In Shape Templates
Hints & Tips If you need to make more than one card we suggest you work them at the same time. This will allow time for the silicone glue to dry between adding layers. If you are using foam pads you will not have to worry about drying time. You don't need to use the whole of the decoupage design. We only used a small part of the design. If you use less layers you can also create 2 cards from the single design making your decoupage paper go further. We suggest a good weight card for the base card; you don't want your card to sag! Use a pair of tweezers to add the peel offs as they are smaller than fingers! When you send your card you may want to add a little message explaining how to see the message. If you are very creative this could be in the form of a poem! The waving card is ideal for any occasion, not just Valentine's Day. We also think it will be perfect for children and stood up to some vigorous pushing and pulling! Happy crafting.
Recycled Christmas Cards
We wanted to give you some ideas for recycling your Christmas cards. The cards on the left are the original cards and on the right you can see how we have created new cards with just a few basic craft items. Hints & Tips When looking at greeting cards, don't just see the design the card company have made, look at all the elements in the card. For instance does it have a border, a greeting, a smaller design that can be used? To create the top card in the pictures above, we used the oblong design and created a topper. Then we used the small design on the inside of the card. The greeting was taken from another card and to make it look like the other designs we used gold peel offs around the edge. The only craft supplies we used were some gold peel offs and some foam pads. Very quick and very easy to do. The rest of the red card can be used to punch out red love hearts for Valentines. You could also just cut out the border and use it to frame a decoupage or a topper but don't ruin the tree as that can be used somewhere else. The 2nd card was made using elements from 2 cards. We loved the flow of the Father Christmas but didn't like his legs! We trimmed him down and cut off a few of the hard pieces to cut like his beard and we also shortened his hat and cut the pom pom separately so it could be layered. The tree was cut out as it was, we liked this design. To create the background we stamped snowflakes onto the card using embossing ink and left it to dry creating a watermark effect. Then again using foam pads we placed the cut out elements where we wanted them. Add a little glitter to Father Christmas and a peel off and another card is ready for next year! Again we have kept the 2 Christmas trees and the Father Christmas to use on another card. When adding glitter follow any lines that look like shadow. If you feel you've added too much glitter remove it with a cocktail stick before it dries. A lot of cards are now coming with designs that look decoupaged, raised away from the card on foam pads. Just use a craft knife to cut through the foam pads, add some new pads and hey presto, another card ready for next year! If a card has a sparkly background then use the background with a craft punch. We have punched some amazing snowflakes from background like this. Don't just look at the front of the card. A lot of cards also have a small picture on the back which can be used. We found that this is a fantastic excuse to have crafting friends over and have a recycle party. Sharing ideas, tea and cake are a great combination. You will find that people will look at a card and see something different to what you see. And lastly the most important tip - have fun. Happy recycling. Christmas Box Card
Send the picture perfect Christmas card with this cute box card. Materials required Box Card
Hints & Tips Don't be tempted to glue the card together until you finish as it is very difficult to add the decoupage design on the inside. Glitter can also be added instead of a peel off around the edge. The glitter used in the design is Art Glitter which is a very fine glitter and can be applied using a fine tip on the glue pot. Don't worry if you can't do a straight line, it will make it look more like snow. If your design is too small for the aperture then use a backing paper or peel offs to make the design look larger. If you don't want to cut out a design, we stock die cut decoupage which you just pop out. They can be found here. The box card can be used for a variety of designs. Why not use it to hang butterflies inside or for Valentine's Day hearts! Happy crafting. Teabag Folded Christmas Card
If you'd like to try teabag folding, this Christmas card is perfect. Materials required 6 x 5cm squares - The paper in the design comes from the Popcorn Christmas CD
Trim the scrap paper so it can't be seen. Using the printable acetate print a suitable background for your tree. The design in the photo comes from the Popcorn Christmas CD. Alternatively you could decorate the acetate with glitter or peel offs. To glue the acetate to the card run a fine line of clear drying glue along the fold line. Be careful if you have used ink that will run when it gets wet. Don't worry too much if you get a smudge, this will be hidden with a peel off. Once the acetate and card are dry use a border peel off around the edge. This will give a professional finish but also hide any glue marks. Finally glue your tree in place and then add a peel off greeting. Hints & tips Don't worry about not cutting your squares square. They can be trimmed once they have been folded. Why not make a smaller tree, just cut smaller squares. You can also use wrapping paper to create the squares. You don't need special paper. Don't be too straight with your glitter, it makes it look snowy if the line is jagged. Make sure the glitter has dried before putting the tree together. Remember when using acetate that any glue put on the back of the acetate can be seen. If you don't want to use glue why not use brads. If your not very good at putting peel offs on a straight line, just add them at an angle. Happy crafting. Ho Ho Ho Christmas Card
Make an unusual greeting card for Christmas. Add a bit of glitter and decoupage and the card is ready to send. Materials required Ho Ho Ho Card Kit
Hints and tips If you are using die cut decoupage sheets, trim the individual pieces before pulling them out, this makes it easier to handle. Don't trim the backing paper before putting it in place, trim the paper once you have stuck it down. There will be a small amount showing at the bottom but this is how the card was designed. If you don't want this you can trim the card. You can add glitter to the decoupage but do this before you put the piece in place. Remember that only the top layers will need to be glittered. This card will work standing up so any design can be used. Happy crafting Popcorn The Bear
Popcorn The Bear is a special little bear with the 'aaahhh' factor. This adorable little bear is perfect for someone special. Materials required Popcorn The Bear CD Rom
Hints & Tips The design can also be created in 3d decoupage. To create the fluffy edge to Popcorn and Souffle, cut small angled lines going from right to left and then do the same with the lines going from left to right. This will mean you cut out tiny triangles and it creates the fluffy edge. If you don't have the rubber stamps then you can cut out, punch out or look on the internet for a fish design. If you want a front and back to your fish, scan the finished fish into the computer and then flip them so you get a mirror reflection of the fish, then print out. When using Cosmic Shimmer don't worry if you can't paint. If the paint looks too heavy then spritz it with water and it lightens up. The other trick is to let the water run down your card. This will help spread the paint and colour the card. Happy crafting. A Special Fan Card For Mum
A special unique fan card for your special mum. A4 fan sheet 1. Cut out the fan shapes from the sheet. Use a metal ruler for the straight lines and then cut around the tops free hand 2. Hold all 8 pieces together and make a small hole through all of them and insert the brad. 3. This is the hard part. In order to join all the fan pieces so it opens like a fan you will need to selotape thread to the back of each piece. You will also need to keep in mind that you want the fan to shut. I found it worked if you selotaped one piece of thread to the first fan part, then opened it to the position you want the fan to open to and then stick the thread to the next fan piece but lower than the first stuck thread. Then on the next piece you will need to stick the thread in line with the position of the first thread. This will create a sort of zig zag effect which will take into account the fan opening and closing. 4. Cut out the decoupage parts from the sheet and glue this in place. 5. With the fan fully opened work out where to glue the fan so the card can still stand up when the fan is fully opened. Before sticking the fan down place a piece of ribbon behind the fan and then stick the fan to the card. 6. Add embellishments to the card. Peel offs work very well for this and then add your greeting. 7. Finally close the fan and tie a bow with the ribbon. Your card is now ready to send.
Hints & Tips The fan does not have to open and close, just glue each piece in place on your card. I always place peel offs using a tweezer, much easier to see where you are placing the peel off. Although the card says Happy Birthday it can be used for so many different occasions, especially Mother's Day Happy Crafting Christmas Tag Jump Card
A quick and easy card for those last minute greetings! Materials required
Hints and tips The cd is packed full of various backgrounds and designs that will work well with this card. Make sure the decoupage is dried before you add to the card. Instructions on how to 3d can be found here. Jump cards are great fun to send as they jump up when they are pulled out of the card and can be used for any occasion.
A pocket card with a male design.
Materials required Jacket Pocket Card Kit Adhesive Fabric Glue Glitter Gems Foam Pads Scissors Cutting mat with a grid on it Sticky Tape
You don't have to do pin stripes. Why not rubber stamp a pattern, or use peel offs. Use a flower and you can create a woman's jacket. Adhesive fabric doesn't have to be used for the tie, again rubber stamps, peel offs or paint can be used. When working the pin stripes work from one end to the other so the ruler doesn't ruin the lines you've already done. Any embellishments can be used, why not add a flower to the lapel. If you have any problems or questions we have Window Messenger online assistance. Father's Day Card  Quirky, fun card for that special Dad.
Materials required Wine bottle card kit Peel Offs Wine Man 3d decoupage sheet Foam pads or silicone glue Scissors or craft knife
The peel offs will go round bends, you need to guide them whilst pushing them into place. Alphabet peel offs allow you to personalise your card. For instructions on how to work 3d decoupage click here. This is a very good sheet to start with as the design is large and there aren't too many small parts to cut out. Silicone glue allows you time to move the decoupage piece into place as it needs time to dry. Foam pads are quick and less messy but stick immediately, although they can be removed by slicing them with a craft knife. Apply the silicone glue with a cocktail stick so you can get the glue where you want it. If you don't want to cut out designs, die cut sheets come ready cut, you just pop them out and glue them down. Very easy, quick and ideal for children. If you have any problems or questions we have Window Messenger online assistance. Happy crafting. Lou Woo Designs has created her first bobbin lacemaking video tutorial and to give you some practice we have a free pattern. To get your free pattern click here. |
