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Bp shovsonresrpar Daa we wn omimaingcars Making Cards May 2PROJECTS O8 hithe frame Flowers so pretty they deserved to be framed ha works with vellum to create this lrl ards 10 Fun and quirky Making Crds contributor Tia Evans uses funky stamps by Crafty Inivduals tomake fun focal points on these rds vith tour [6 pretty poppies Use this pretty poppy stencl to create these clean and simple designs Tanslucent embossing paste adds a pretty sey fish 1B spotthe diference We demonstrate the difrence between sing the lines and no lines technique when colouring stamps Three bold and crisp card designs by Kitty Frampton using the brand new ‘Shine Bright collection from Kaisercraft In om-trend yellow and greys ‘Make a few simple folds to result in this diamond fold card featuring many fabulous Tim Holtz products. 26 Briliant for boys Digital stamped images, just couple of the hundred available by Little Miss Muffet Stamps, set against bright an busy backgrounds fora boyish look. Create seamless shading with water based marker pens and you!l have yourself a couple of cards just ike these featuring ‘gorgeous stamps by popular Tiddly Inks. ‘6 Wonderful ways with water colour Pretty heatfet sentiment stamps ‘by Stampin’ Up! set against colourful water coloured backgrounds 68 Fabuous, fun and inspiring Brightly coloured stamped and die-cut flamingos, a fist time feature for brand Reverse Confet! Modern and styish, these cards also bear inspirational sentiments forthe git 79 Wedding surprise Give a wonderful wedding surprise wth one ofthese fantastic pop-out designs that open to reveal ether 3Aoursh or heart pop-out bearing the names ofthe bride and groom.EVERY ISSUE 6 new to you The latest news and products rom the world of eraftand card making. 14 Joanna Sheen's spirations Joanna Sheen creates two exclusive projects for Making Cards readers. 20 Bits to buy We bring you selection of glue and adhesives to make your cards stay perfect. 29 Prizes for you (Check outhow to bein wina chance of winning some amazing prizes brand new designs fom Stamping Bella the latest aunch from Fancy Pants anda Lapdog tray! 30 designs with a difference 3D paper skirt designs from the talented Emma Willams. 33 making Cards HUGE competition Making Cards as teamed up with Sure Crafting to ofr fe lcky readers a super shopping spree! 35 Making Cards subscription ofer More about our latest subscription offer! 47 Inside your next issue We share a lookat some ofthe projects included in your June 2015 edition! 30 Make in minutes Quick cards by Kitty Frampton using minimal elements for maximum eect. 59 5mins with Making Cards spent ve mintes chatting wth Natal ram cat shop Spike Twinkle 60 Your cards Thebes cards sentin by Making Cares eaders 64 cards jor kids New contibutorPauline Bid demonstrates four colourful cords that wil bring a smile to any chil fce. 66 bear Meking Cards Find out what crafty things Making Cards readers have been upto. 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Visit www.docrafts.com to find your nearest stockist Affixit Ait have put together afaik containing pret worth over 20 hat youcan purchase frets whats moe fom every kts be donate Wath chr bind he anus Noxnls supporting various best cancr cies and projects 100 tsar eat and lb sold ona st Come rst served bass Prodi nthe ince tape pes foam pads lon tack mesing tape adhesive punch sets admoreaswellasa ee nan Sick rt ma Visit wrwaffixiteraft.couuk (01440 765515) to order To take part in The MoonWalk London ant for mote information about other ‘unique Walk the Walk Challenge Events vist wwu.walkthewalkorg =n the frame! ‘We thought these stamped flowers were so pretty that they deserved to be framed! One design is stamped and embossed onto velum and laid over a water colour background for a subtle effect whilst the other features brightly coloured images that give the effect of looking through a window onto a flower filled meadow. Designed by Isha Gupta Thinking of you Create a 10.8x14cm card blank from ihite card with the fold atthe top. = What do Ineed? ® Forbothcards _ ub each of the four Gelatosontoa nonstick craft sheet and spitz with water to create water colours. Spitz water conto piece of water colour card then use 8a wet brush to randomly dab the colours conto the card as shown until completely coloured, Allow to dry then rim to 108x04em and attach to the card front. © Grey inkpad 9 Stitched Mats: Rectangles » te sot by Linker Designe 9» Die-euting machine = p orat box basi 5 geret SeSeEU » Thinking of you Altes above 4 atton Candy, Lemon, Bubble Gum nt > White embossing powde (Pearlescent Sky blue 9 rilance inkosd RRR H SHE RREER Top tip You canadust the intensity of the watercolours by acting more orless water to the Gelatos. SHAKES HH ERR oS Cut an 8.5x12em piece of vellum. ‘Stamp the flower stem image from the Botanicals 2 stamp set onto the vellum as show using the Watermark stamp pad. Sprinkle with white embossing powder and heat set. Stamp a sentiment from the Salutations stamp set in black ink onto the vellum as shown then randomly stamp dragonflies from the Botanicals 1 stamp set in Sky Blue ink Allow to dry.Die-cut a 9.2x12.3cm frame from white card using the Stitched Mat Rectangle dies. Fix the frame on top of the stamped vellum as shown, ‘Apply grey nk to the leaf stamp from the Botanicals 1 stamp set. Stamp. 2 few times onto scrap paper to remove some of the ink then stamp four times towards the bottom ofthe card front at different heights as shown. Attach the frame to the card front so the leaves are at the bottom as shown. SHRERRA KS ERT > What dol need? I See Ses see eeemeaaaee Allitems at start plus; ight ua, ahtyellweand fight opie marker pone ope Clouess Blonder Using the Botanicals 1 nd2 stamp [Wits seer ord zi sets stamp some ofthe flower stems Pink range and green nkpade at the bottom ofthe coloured card using pinkand erangeinkpads. Stamp some ofthe imagesa couple of times without Hallo resinking 0 some flowers are brighter than others to create depth as shown, ‘Greate a 10:8x14cm card blank from ‘white card with the fold atthe top. ‘Stamp leaves on the coloured card Using green and grey ink using the Scribble blue and yellow maker pens same technique as for the flowers. Allow ‘ontoa non-stick craft sheet with the todry then stampa sentiment from blue above the yellow thenrandomly _the Salutations stamp setinblackink ‘add alittle lilac to some areas of the blue, in the bottom right comer. ‘Spritz with Colourless Blender, Press a piece of glossy card onto the spritzed Die-cuta9.2x12.,3¢m frame from ‘colours with the glossy side face down, ‘white card using the Stitched Mat Remove from the sheet to eveala water Rectangle dies. Fix the frame on top of ‘colour sky and ground effect then set the stamped card then attach the pane! aside to dry. tothe catd front using foam padsSTAMPING, STENCILLING, EM Designed by Tracy Evans Hello Create a 15:2cm square white card blank. For the box frame, cuta 202x15.2cm piece of white card and position withthe long edges across the top ‘and bottom. Score vertical lines 1.2em and 25cm from the left edge as shown on the template opposite then repeat an the right. Mountain fold the score lines then unfold. > What do |need? . >For bot both cards rtecard > (Mustard Seed alstress paint > ONon-etik eratt sheet © Party Putin stamp set > __by Crafty Individuals _ ase © Black archival inka © 5x8 Letter Jumble Stencil __ derectpaety Tate (© Simple Sayings ctamp set by 2 Tote /Stomper nome — 5 Certo > elo © Aton ov pl 2 een hn cerecpnnt byTiniots Poe lea embossing powder ——_ » Watermark stamp pad by Versa © Quilted Flower Embossing Folder 9 by sue Wilzon/ Creative Expressions ODiecuting machine fs “Treasure iver Wax by PaperArtey__ “by Timote/Sizie dea-olagy Hitch Fastener and Memo Pin by Tim ott Picket 2 dictrass spray ———— Ti Holtz ene )SSING, BRAYERING ‘Score vertical lines Sem and 6:2em from, the left edge ofthe scored card. Repeat ‘onthe right. raw horizntalines 25cm and 3.7emdown from the top edge between the ‘two Scm vertical ines. Repeat atthe bottom to-create two squaresin the centre. Using a craftknife,cuta diagonal line {rom the top left comer to the bottom tight comer ofthe larger square. Cut another line from the top right corner to the bottom left comerto create four triangles. ‘Turn the card over and valley fold the ‘outer scoreline of each triangle so the triangles fold back and create a square ‘aperture in the centre. Mountain fold the inner scoreline of each triangle so you fold the tips ofthe triangles back in towards the centre ofthe aperture. Turn the card over ‘Mountain fold the 1.2cm and 25cm nd right edges of Fun and quirky If youre after something little different then these fun and quirky designs are just for you! The stamped puffins form eye-catching focal points that can be used for al sorts of different everts and occasions depending on the sentiment you put with them, double-sided tape to the edges up to the 1.2cm score lines then fx to the front of ‘the card blank. Fix the triangle tabs to the card front leaving the inner and outer score lines on each triangle free from tape as these pieces will form the upright edges tocreatea recessed square aperture. Lightly spritz a 10cm square of white card with water. Apply Broken China distress paint toa non-stick craft sheet, roll the brayer through the paint then roll over card, Repeat with Mustard Seed paint but this time using only a small amount of paint and applying lightly to ensure both colours are visible, Heat dry. Stamp the puffin from the Party Puffin stamp set onto the painted card using black archival nk and stamp again onto scrap paper. Cut out the puffin from scrap paper then place it over the fst puffin tocreate a mask. Place the Letter Jumble stencil overthe puffin panel and applyTop tip you have copy ofthe Novernber 2014 issu of Making Cards tum to page 32 for some step-by-step photos to hep you eke the shadow box Broken China and Mustard Seed inks ‘through the stencil moving the stencil ‘around the card where necessary. Heat dry then fix in the centre ofthe box rame covering the triangle tabs. Stamp the puffin in black nk onto white card and cut out the hat and heart. Colour with Mustard Seed ink, sprinkle with clear embossing powder and heat set. Apply the Watermark stamp pad direct tothe hat and heart, sprinkle with clear embossing powder ‘and heat set. Ink and emboss again if necessary until you create a glass tle ‘effect. Fix over the matching images on ‘the card front with silicone glue. CCuta 15.2em square from white ‘card and cuta 10cm square from the centre to create a frame, Make ‘a diagonal cut in each corner of the frame to cut it into four mitred pieces. Brayer with Broken China and Mustard Seed paints following Step 6 and heat dry. Emboss using the Quilted Flower ‘embossing folder then apply Silver ‘Treasure Wax to the raised areas. ‘Attach tothe card front as shown, J QpDisattheages ower rom the Tattered Florals dle set four ‘times from white card and the smallest flower twice. Colour with Mustard Seed Distress Paint and heat dry. Spite with ‘water, scrunch up and allow to dry ‘Open up the flowers and layer together securing with a Hitch Fastener in the ‘centre, Spritz the flower with Picket Fence distress spray tain, heat dry then ‘edge the petals with Mustard Seed ink. Fix to the card frontas shown, J] Simeezzeccnbie from the Party Puffin stamp set ‘onto white card in black ink Stamp ‘sentiment from the Simple Sayings stamp set in the centre then cut out {as shown. Lightly colour with Mustard Seed ink then fix toa Memo Pin and attach to the card front. What do | need? Hellofriend __ ‘Aitencat start plus: Broken Chases paint amp Rings by Tm Ht ~ Boxjrame template 2 ON showmaton t g sn Ee tam ee Hello friend Create 15.2cm square white card blank. Create cm border around the edges of the card front using Mustard Seed ink. CColoura 14cm square of white card {ollowing Step 6 ofthe fst card Stamp the puffin once onto the painted card as shown using black archival inkand heat dry. Stamp the puffin onto scrap paper, cut out and place over the fist puffin image ‘to-create a mask. nk up the puffin stamp and print next tothe Fst image as shown, Remove the mask and heat dry. Repeat to adda third puffin as shown.Top tip Use light strokes when aplyng layers cf pin with abrayer so that each layer i visbe ‘Stamp the puffin in blackink onto white card and cutout the hatand heart. Colour with Mustard Seedinkthen fixover the matching images on the idle putin, Place the Letter Jumble stencil over the puffin panel and apply Broken. China and Mustard Seed inks randomly through the stencil around the edges as shown, moving the stencil around the card where necessary. Heat dry. Pross the edge ofa plece of thick ‘cardboard into the blackinkpad then randomly press round the puffin panel as shown. Teara thin piece ofblack cad and fix below the pulfins to ground ‘them. Mount onto black cardandfixto the card front. ‘Apply Mustard Seed ink toa non-stick craft sheet, sprit with ‘water and mop up the beads of ink with seam binding. Scrunch intoa ball ‘and heat dry. Tieinto a double bow and attach tothe top let. Decorate the knot with a Heart Charm attached with a Jump Ring, ‘Stampa sentiment in blackink onto white card. Tim tosze cutting ‘Vshapein the rightend to ceatea banner. Colour with Mustard Seed inkand ‘edge with Broken China inkthen facto the bow to complete, © srnensnctmaganecon With love ‘Create a 14cm square white card blank Create a 1em border around the edges of the card front using Mustard Seed ink. Cut a 12.8em square of white card. Die-cuta Jem circle from white card using the Nestabilities Standard Circles die set then place iton the centre top of the ‘square of card and secure with litle low tack tape. Apply Broken China inkto the square until well coloured then remove the circle to reveal a moon effect. ‘Apply alittle Broken China ink to the ledge of a piece of Cut-N-Ory foam then lightly tap onto the moon to adda litle horizontal shading, Flick the card with water and dab the excess with kitchen towel to create bleached out splodges. Place the Letter Jumble stencil overthe roan panel and apply Mustard Seed Inkrandomly through the stenclon the eft and right edgesas shown moving the stencil around the card where necessary, Heat dry. ‘Stamp the puffin in black archival ink conto the moon panel as showin and heat dry. Stamp the puffin onto white card, cutout then fx over the fist puffin. Stampa sentimentin blackinkonto the moon panel as shown. Mount onto black card then attach to the card front. 2 What do|need? With love AlLitems at start plus: = (Nestabities Standard Circles Gut-N-Dev foam by Ranger CBlckeard Tattered Foal Bige ae _byTimbalts/Sizsbe CM brag Blue twine ae Computer and printer i (lealogy Memo Pin by Tm Hotz > lossy Accante by Ranger Die-cutthe smallest flower from the Tattered Florals die et once from ihite card and the second smallest lower three times. Colour with Mustard Seed paint and heat dry. Spritz each of the flowers with ‘ater, scrunch up and allow to dry. Open, tp the flowers when dry and layer together a shown securing witha min brad in the centre. Edge the petals with Mustard Seed Inkcand fixto the cad front along with loops of blue twine as shown, ‘Computer generate PUFFIN’ leaving space between each etter. Print out ‘onto thin card Place a Memo Pin over each letter and apply Glossy Accents in the circle Allow to dry then cut out each ‘lossy leter and fix to the Memo Pins Glue the pins to the card front as show hiding the ends behind the flower.Nia AWAY CE With some of the best selling MDF kits on the market today we are constantly bringing many solutions out to help you sort your craft stash... NEW Ink Rack sizes now online MOF Letters, Clocks, Pallet Art, Tags and more... NEW Set Two Ne eR ee ne FEE ees ee es es e the home of Ali Reeve Visit our shop at Unit C-D, Eckland Lodge Business Park Desborough Road, Market Harborough. Leics LE16 8HB. * tsar shown as a c purchase he lek MOF to)Joanna Sheen's spralton MAY Birthday Bonanya == Twonder ifrmany of yeu have the same as T de, a menth where you \ \ fae so many birthdays t seems odd! May i jusl such a manths for \ ine, family birthdays, friends birthdays — goodness me there are loads of them! In preparation for this month of celebrations T usually get making a little in advance. Tia fine to. quickly plan one card at the last minute bul this month T baue ten ta. make. ten MMH .. so thinking caps ont Especially as I need lo make cards for all age, far fewer for the younger age greup ever since my nephew famously asked when Aunty To would be able le afford a chop bought card instead of a homemade : tne thaugh. Ne more lime consuming pop up cards for that little chap! : Tle brow however that other members of the family really breasure a eauifully made card and tks nice lo think you are sending pleasure. = Lacy effects om cards are altays poplar with the ladies as are bulterfies cagonfles and flowers and T do use these ingredients often a you carn see fram the couple of cards en this page and others that T have made exclusively for Making Cares magagine. Tes great cant a and such a reli ametimes when you spot for example a meerke dic oe car related die } thal would be just perfect for Aunty so-and so or Uncle watsit. More aflen than nati tes quite a bitof thought to come up with a subject that wil really please them and that willbe appreciated for having been laalered (0 what mabes them bappy Tani that half the pleasure of making a porsanalsed card though? «instead of staring ob rach inthe shep and Aaping you spot something that in just the job, you work hard to create a ccad with jus that individual person tn mind and cs a resull thai them cs well as being proud of yourself — just perfec!How do | make it? Using two pleces crebtea 222 "em card blak om Bish foundation card Print and tin Sore ral bok! papet from the Homes and Garden section ofthe CD to 20x19¢mand Mount onto white cardleavinga 2m border. Use the pink pen to ant ante nie ne oly ofthe white Nowers so they emulatethe eater iin the topper Wep lace around the centre ofthe pane before fing tothe card font using foam pads Print and tim the wood effect panel frm the shops and shopping ection ofthe CD to 15x17em, mount and fs tothe card as before Cutthe dragonfly topper outa the pad along withthe decoupage pieces. Hour tha topper onto white card aed ix tothe card font wing foam pads Cut another dragon fom another shet to add tothe ide ofthe card using gel le for dimension. Add the decoupage pleces tothe toppet. Cut some ofthe lowers fom the remaining backing paper and ad them to youreard to embelish the comes. Ad the sentiment across the layers tosh What dolneed? Blush 4 Furdain Crd, Jane Krust Te Coleco 0 Ron, white cad, Pastel Prk Prather Sr white Mei ace and ct Begs How.do | make it? Displayed horizontally, score A4 blush card vertically at 4cm and 9ems from the left side. Repeat on the right side. Valley fold the outer and mountain ld the inner scoreline Cut wo mere pleces flush Cardio xz place the Hart Lace Edge ce vith tect edge facing dow the et hand sideof the card and wth the pots ofthe die right up close to the side edge and pass the prepared die through Tulips in a vase What do|need? Bh A Foundation Car Hari Lave Eiger Sint Di, ‘Climbing Vires Aé Embossing Folder by Sue Wison, white card, vellum, ‘Janet Kruskamp The Colection C0 Rom and Gentle Gloss Photo Paper. adie-cutting machine. Once't’scutlift the die off the card fickany loose die cut pieces out of the de and move it down, matching the die in the same way as before and cut the remaining card. To make the second lace panel, start with the die facing downthe right hand side ofthe 8x2 em piece of card and repeat. Thisis done to micror Image the lace borders down each side ofthe ard Addl double ‘ded tape to the hack ofthe outer 4em flaps ofthe card and attach the borders. fmboss piece of blush card measuring 10.5x20cms using the Climbing Vines embossing folder. Mount onto white card leaving a 2mm border and fix tothe centre ofthe card using foam pads, Emboss vellum, cut two pieces to3.5x204em and fixtowhite Card using a glue that dries cleat. tach to the outer panels a shown, Print the topper from the floral section ofthe CD onto some Gentle Gloss Photo Paper, mount onto white card and add to the card using foam pads. Add the sentiment below to finish For more information about Joanna Sheen products visit www,joannasheen.co.uk or call 01626 872405.Selma Uiainrem atte: ine Maia) Mm Pretty poppies ‘ ‘We had great fun playing around with this pretty poppy stencil creating one Totes clean and simple design and one with a much bolder look. The bolder design uses translucent embossing paste to add a glossy, tactile finish while the simpler design uses stamped text to add unusual detail to the flowers. Make a wish Create a 127x178 card blank from White card with the fold at the top. ‘Cutan 11.4«16.5em of white card. Secure the Poppy Forest stencil to ‘the card with low tack tape then apply © What do| need? ® For both cards White card __ Poppy Forest Signature Stenci ° Allitems above pls: $ Make a wish so) ern Lipstick stress ikgad by Tim Hote “ip Pati Sol archival nkpad by Ranger 4 stamp set by Tim Hote/ ‘Stampers Avonymous ‘Worn Lipstick ink through the stencil onto the flowers using Cut-N-Dry foam. Apply Fired Brick inkto the tops ofthe flowers to create shading as shown then apply Gathered Twigs ink to the flower stems ‘Apply Potting Soil ink to the text background stamp from the Classics ‘9 setand with the stencil stil in place, stamp the text onto the lowers as shown, Remove the stencil and heat dry, ‘Stamp 2 sentiment from the Simple Sayings stamp set in black ikon the left of the poppy panel, Heat dry. uta 12x17.1cm piece of white card ‘and apply Fired Brick ink to create a 'Smm border on each edge. Heat dry, fix ‘the poppy pane! on top then attach to the card front to complete.Wish ‘reatea 1274178 card Banktrom ‘white card withthe fldat the top. Cuta 12.7417.8em piece of white card and apply Fred Brick nkto create a Smm border on each edge Fcto the card front. What do! need? Aitamsatstartplis; Now stick att sheet a Translucent embossing paste __ by Wendy Vecchi | White vintage seam bing (OTiny Attacher by Ti Holtz _ Tiny Tabs and Tags Bigz die by Tim Holtz/Sizzix __ Dieting machin Red twine SEPT WEL ETEVIVIte Cut an 11.4x16.5cm piece of white ©. card, Apply Fed Brick ink toa non-stick craft sheet and adda little Gathered Twigs ink. Spritz with water then mop up the beads of ink with the card and heat dry. Mop up any remaining Ink with the card and heat dry again, Secute the Poppy Forest stencil tothe inked card with low tack ape then apply Fred Brick ink through the stencil conto the flowers using Cut N-Dry foam, blending the ink in layers to cteate shades ‘of colour as shown. Apply Gathered Twigs inkto the stems Use a palette knife to apply Translucent embossing paste through the stencil over the entire design. Allow to dry. Apply Fired Brick ink toa non-stick D craft sheet, spritz with water then _mop up the beads of ink witha piece of seam binding. Scrunch intoa ball and heat dy. Wrap a 12 Sem piece of seam binding ‘around the bottom of the poppy panel securing in place using the Tiny Attacher ateachend.as shown. Cut the remaining eam binding into five pleces and tie into bows around the frst piece as shown, Die-cut a small circular ta from white ) card using the Tiny abs and Tags die. Colour with Fired Brick inkand heat dry. ‘Apply black nk to the word Wish’ from the ‘Simple Sayings stamp set and stamp onto the tag. Attach to the seam binding bows. using twine, 77 Guta 12x17cm piece of white card 7 and apply Gathered Twigs ink to ‘create a Smm border on each edge. Fixthe poppy panel on top then attach to the card front to complete. RERHEBHR HH RTOS H Why not try... ‘Applying embossing paste coloured with alcohol re-irkers through the stenclforanaternative lok. RORHERHS HERS ERR Where canibuyit?. "worst (070 7268. ~ + Embossing paste from vrvatneour(OMzS7500) + Seam binding from wirw.ribbongieL.co.uk +e tr ne saa fom ~mouteyerrafa sie forror nea,EieWiieee Noda eo Ree tinte Spot the ditterence IF you take a quick look at these two cards they look exactly the same but look again and youll spot the difference in the stamped images. One is stamped and coloured Designed by Faye Wynn-Jones inthe traditional way but the other features the no lines colouring technique where the image is stamped in a light ink and as you colour with pens the stamped outline disappears to create a softer look that has a hand drawn effect. > 6x6 Sugar Shoppe paper pad > by Doodlebug Desians > Pagar stamp trom the We Stamps — > collection by Whimcy Stamps > erat boxbases Tratitiond stamping » andcolouring > Alitenesborepls 5 Black inepas ee = Traditional stamping and colouring Cut and fold white card to create 12cm square card blank, Cut a '5x11.8em plece of pink paper from the ‘Sugar Shoppe pad and fix tothe left ofthe card front as shown, Cut a 7x11.6cm piece ‘of floral Sugar Shoppe paper and attach to the right ofthe card frontas shown soit slightly overlaps the pink paper. ‘Stamp the Peggy image in black Ink onto white card. Colour the skin using £000, £00, £21, £11, £70 and E71 CCopic marker pens. Use E23, £25, £27 ‘and £29 marker pens forthe hait and G53, BG57 and BG75 for the turquoise colours on the shoes and dress. Colour the bird using £30, €31 and E33 pens and create the ground using E41, E42 and 43. Complete the image using yellow and orange pens YR3O, YR31, YR23,¥R27, YYR12, YR14 and YRIS then RBI, RB3, RBS and R39 pink pens and YG41 and YG45, green pens. “Trim the image into a 9.5em square, Use a black fine line pen to draw a border around the edge of the stamped panel and also the patterned papers on the card frontas shown. Fix the image to the card front using foam pads.Top tips 2 Tocreate the roles effect use ay ig colured inkpad We used sand colour bu ight shades of ue, pink and grey also wark wel 2 When working onthe no lines colouring technique you may indit useful to sta the image in a deter colour ato scrap paper so you can use itas a guide when colouting. As you colour the lifter stamped image the lines will begin to cisappear so the darker image will help you to see where the lines shouldbe. ® Wheat dolneed? ® Nolines colouring _ > Atitons at start pus 5 Memento Desert Sand inkpad No lines colouring This card is made in exactly the same way. asthe fistardbutinstead of samping the image in blackinkit was stamped using a Memento Deter Sandnkpadto create the rotnesete. 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Cut a 95x13 Sem piece of rey distressed paper fromthe Shine Bight paper pad and mount ontoa toxt4cm pleceof black car Fx tothe cr font Cuta 33x13em strip from each of the yellow striped and newspaper dots papers from the Shine Bright pad. Cuta'v shape in the bottom of each step to create banners and gently bend upwards. Attach tothe card front as shown leaving the bottom ends unstuck. Aa, shine Bright V6} Shine © eight paper ad by Korea er by Spalinders ting machine a Bright Collectables de-cuts » What do| need? all cards White and ack tr Guta2.7x1 1m strip of black and white striped paper, a 3.5x11.5em strip of black and white dots paper and 45x10em strip of chevron paper. Cut a \v’shape in the bottom end of each strip, ‘gently bend upwards then attach tothe ‘ard front a shown leaving the bottom ‘ends unstuck. Hg “Tim the black line scallop border to 13.5em and attach across the banners as shown using foam pads. Using the Nestabilities dle-cuta $.3cm diameter citcl from yellow Shine Bright paper and add the die-cut Collectables circle sentiment on top with foam pads. Fix to the border with foam pads then add a yellow enamel dot Sprinkle either side of the sentiment to complete.Hello Catan fold white card to create a 14sco.Sem card blank with the fold atthe top. Cut a13.59.5em pece of rey pape fom te shine Bright paper pad ane! mountont a 14x Gem piece of black card xt the earl front What do Ineed? lo Using the Nestabilities, die-cut a 7.7em diameter cicle from yellow striped paper from the Shine Bright pad ‘and fix to the card front as shown, “Trim the black scalloped border from the paper pad to 13cm. Cuta Allitems at start plus: (roy and white wine Yellow button 13.5x1 3emstip of black and white dots paper and fixto the top ofthe border Attach tothe card frontas show using foam pads. CCuta Ix13am strip of yllow grid paper and cuta'v’shape in theright end. Fixto theborderas shown then decorate with three yellow enamel dot Sprinkles onthe right. uta 2x4.Scm strip of chevron paper and cutan arrow shape in the bottom fend as shown. Thread twine through the holes in a yellow button and tleina knot atthe front. Fito the chevron stip then attach tothe card front with foam pads. ‘Add the hello Collectables die-cut to the ‘ard front using foam pads to complete. What dolneed? Friend Alliteme at etart plas: ‘Nastabiltiae Standard Circles LA bySpelbinders. Friend Cut and fold white card to create a 145x10.5em card blank with the fold atthe top. Cut a 13.5x9.5em piece of grey chevron paper from the Shine Bright paper pad and mount onto 2 14xi0cm plece of black card, Fito the card front. Using the Nestabilities die-cut 3 7.7em circle diameter from chevron Paper and mount onto an 8.3cm circle die- clitfrom black card. Die-cuta6cm circle from newspaper dots paper and mount onto a 6.5cm circle die-cut fram black car, Mounta 65cm circle die-cut from white and black dots paper onto a 7cm circle of, black card, Attach the circles to the card front as shown. Cut a 13x1em strip of black and white striped paper and fixto the top of the wavy edge border as shown. Fix the white crosses border tothe wavy border as shown and trim the ends, Attach to the bottom ofthe card front with foam pads. Fixthe Collectables’Hello friend’ Circle die-cut to the card front with foam pads along with two die-cut arrows as shown. Add three yellow enamel dot Sprinkles to the wavy border to complete.PAPER Designed by Emma Willams > What do! need? 2x2 back card ) t2xt2 Wallflower Paper St » Antique Linen dite » Mania cara by Ranger = > (Stormy Sky, ld Paper and Antiqued Bronze ictras ctanby Tim Holtz Black tine tne pen + Perspective stamp so Blac archival inkpad (Water colour card | Weathered Wood, tormy Sk, Shabby Shutters, Ga “Botanical Remnant Rubs at by Tim ottz/Sizzix Ocheesecath fabri Buttons erate boxbasie Afew simple folds can create this fabulous diamond fold card which is the perfect way to show off this beautiful stamped butter fly. The diamond fold card creates a wonderful centre piece for the butterfly that has been coloured and blended with marker pens to create a fantastic water colour effect. uta 30x10cm piece of black card and place it on your work surface with the long edges across the top and bottom. Score vertical lines Sem and 10cm from the left edge as shown on the ‘template opposite then repeat on the right. ‘Make a mark atthe centre top of the card then score a diagonal line from the mark tothe bottom of the Sem line Con the eft as shown on the template. Score another ine from the centre mark to the bottom of the Sem line on the right. Make a ‘markt the centre bottom of the card and score diagonal lines as before but this time to the top of each Sem score line as shown on the template. Valley old the vertical score lines and mountain fold the diagonal ones to create the basic diamond fold card blank. Cut two 9.5x4.5em pieces of blue patterned paper from the ‘Wallflower paper stash and lightly distress the edges using ‘a pair of scissors. Edge with Antique Linen ink then attach to the left and right sections of the diamond fold card blank as shown,Diamond fold template - Shown at 50% 18em Vale fold Mountsinfod oom Top tip \When using distress marker pens always apply asmal amount of colour ist then gradualy add more colour to buid up the intensity. This gives the image areas of ight and shade and ab uta 6.5cm square of blue patterned paper. Distress the edges as before ‘and edge with Antique Linen ink then {ixto the diamond section in the centre of the card blank. Cut ten trangles from blue patterned paper to fit the remaining sections ofthe card blankas shown. Distress the edges as before and edge ‘with Antique Linen ink then fx in place, Using the template above, draw and ‘cutan oval from Manila card. Apply small amounts of Stormy Sky, Old Paper and Antiqued Bronze distress stain toa craft sheet and spitz with water. Swipe the oval through the stains picking up the colours to create marble effectas shown. Heat dry then mount onto black card and trim to leave a thin border all round. Usea black pen to draw a faux stitching border around the edge ofthe oval, ‘Stamp the large butterfly image from ‘the Perspective stamp set In black archival ink onto water colour card Scribble small amounts ul water coloured eft. 800m Cf ink from each of the five distress marker pens onto acraftsheet then use a water brush to colour and blend the butterfly with theinksas shown, Oval ternplate shown at 100% Cut out the butterfly and gently bend and shape the wings around a pencil Fix the butterfly to the ‘oval as shown applying glue to the body only then gently raise the wingsa little. Attach to the Centre of the card blankaligning the bottom edge of the oval with the bottom ledge ofthe card blanks shown. Add a Remnant Rub to the bottom ofthe oval Die-cut two pieces of foliage from spitz with Biscotti Perfect Pearls. Attach Manila card using the Garden to the left and right sections of the card Greens die set then colour with Peeled front then decorate with cheesecloth Paint distress ink Allow to dry then and buttons to complete,MINER Nisaossnce! Brilliant tor boys We've designed these briliant designs especially for boys who are budding Designed by Faye Wynn-Jones superheroes or computer game fanatics. The digitd stamped images form focal points that boys will most certainly identify with and we've set them against bright and busy background papers for @ bustling boyish look. > What do | need? ® For both cards. os Rough end Tumble paper pod > _ by Carta Bola _ > Ctompater and printer > Marker pens > Oceystal alter > Grate box basis et > Superhero boy > Alias above plus: Natural ting » olka Dot Pas Andy atl stamp ~_bylitile Miss Mufet stamps. Superhero boy Create a 14.8cm square card blank from white card, Cuta 14.2cm square of kraft card, Cuta 13.8x10.5cm piece of stars paper from the Rough and Tumble pad and fixto the top ofthe kraft card leaving an even border on the top, leftand Fight edges as shown. Cuta 13.8x10.Sem piece of spotted paper from the Rough and Tumble pad and place over the stars paper. Makea small hole on the leftof the spotted paper then carefully tear itinto a larger hole as shown bending back the edges s0 it looks {as the though the superhero boy has burst through it. Glue the paper in place. Attach a 13.8x3em piece of words Rough and Tumble paper to the bottom of the kraft card as shown, Cut 2 13.cm strip ofthe stars from striped Rough and Tumble paper and fix to the kraft card to the cover the join between ‘the two pattered papers. ‘Wrap twine a couple of time around the panel as shown securing the ends atthe back. Usea black fine line pen to draw a border around the edges of the patterned papers as shown then fx the panel to the card front. Cut twa pieces of twine and tie into double bow around the twine on the card front. Download the Polka Dot Pals Andy stamp and print out onto white cad, Colour with matker pens as shown then cutout leaving a thin border all round Applya litle glue tothe star on the boy's tshirt then sprinkle with glitter and shake off excess. Allow to dry then fx tothe card front with foam pads to complete.> What dol need? > Computer game boy ‘Alitms at start pls: Stars embossing folder by Crafts Too (Embossing machine Eyelet setter and gold erelets Pata Dot Pas Toby dita stamp byl Mies Muet temps. ‘Medium and large star punches Computer game boy (Create a 14cm square card blank from vihite card, Cuta 14.2cm square of kraft card. Cuta 13:8x9.5cm piece of Words paper from the Rough and Tumble pad and fix tothe top of the kraft card leaving an even border on the top, left and right edges as shown. Attach 13.8x4em piece of striped Rough and Tumble paper to the bottom ofthe kaftcardas shown, Usea black fine line pen to draw a border around the edges ofthe patterned papers as shown, Emboss a piece of white card using the Stars embossing folder then drawn and ‘cata 9em dameter circle fiom it. Dew and cuta 95cm diameter cice from kraft card and add the embossed circle on top. Attach tothe patterned paper panelasshown, CCuta13.8em stip of the cars from striped Rough and Tumble paper and fx to the card front to the cover thejoin between the two pattered papers as shown. Randomly seta few gold eyelets Con the patterned paper panel as shown then fix the pane! to the car front. Download the Polka Dot Pals Toby stamp and print out onto white card. Colour with marker pens as shown then cutout leavingaa thin border all ound. Apply glue to the flash on the boy's t-shirt then sprinkle with litter and shake off ‘excess. Allow to dry then xt the card front with foam pads as shown, Punch several stars from yellow Rough and Tumble paper and, randomly fx to the card front with foam pads to complete. are already receiving: FREE bonus printable craft papers ‘FREE competitions to enter FREE exclusive card making projects Thousands of card makers Sign up today at www.makingcardsmagazine.comeS) Tenn Event Ray ee Perfect for creating personal and thoughtful Cee eee tircee cna nas! ii Peer een ea ae Mae borers Meee uree ear)COMPET i PR Here's your chance to win lots of craft and card m. oremalluslisting the giveaways you are interest FOR Y ing goodies. To enter simply send us your address on a postcard The closing date for all entries is 31" May 2015. _— Get Fancy Pants! 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Designed by ‘Theyre surprisingly easy tornake and depending on the patterned papers you choose to craft Emma Willams wit, they wil appeal toboth aduits andchildren. We've gone withan aqua and white cclour there using lacy and floral patterned papers for a vintage look bt bright papers with stronger patterns wil change the look in an instantfor a bolder and more modem design. What do| need? For both cards: Nougat Fresco Finish paint Frayed Burlap distress inkpad by Tim Holtz 1212 Placid paper from the Blue Bay collection by Kaiserratt Chipboard mannequins by Crattwork Cards by PaperArisy _ 1 Watermark stamp pad by VersaMark Clear embossing powder by Coemic Shimmer. PleketFonce distress pant by Tim Holts Antique Bronze metal flower ‘anbelichment _ 1000 meron greyboard ~ Blue Bay Sticker Shet by Kasercraft rat box basis Gventhing beaut Atoms above plas cape card an za ea Breeze and icy paper frm the Blue Bay clin by Keita - err rt sick asta ep 2.25 scalpel punch by exsuecess = Wie le Min ream eon pearls Agu eam ing Blak ton pearl resDress fold step-by-steps A Everything beautiful Cuta 14x20cm piece of Sea Breeze paper and withthe wood side face up distress the edges and make small tears Using scissors ora craft knife. Edge with Frayed Burlap ink, mount onto ivory card and attach tothe card front with the fold atthe top. Drawn and cuta 75cm diameter circle from Misty paper. Edge the newsprint side with Frayed Burlap ink and attach to the card front as shown, Cut a ‘axdcm piece of Misty paper and with the darker side face up, distress the edges Mount onto a slightly larger piece of ory ‘card then fix to the card front as shown, Draw and cut a Sem diameter circle {from Sea Breeze paper, edge the floral side with Frayed Burlap ink and attach to the card frontas shown, Cut a 3x8.Sem piece of Placid paper and edge the white side with Frayed Burlap ink. Stamp the sentiment from the Blue Bay stamp set in back ink onto the paper then attach to the card front as shown using foam pads. Paint a chipboard mannequin with [Nougat Fresco Finish paint and leave to dry.Dab the mannequin stand with the Watermark stamp pad, sprinkle with clear embossing powder shake off ‘excess and heat set. Cover the body of the mannequin with floral Sea Breeze paper and trim as shown, Punch three scalloped circles from Sea Breeze paper. With the floral side face up, scote and fold as shown on the template above to create the pleated sections of the dress as shown in Photo A. Secure the edges together at the back ‘of each folded circle with alittle glue (Photo B) to hold the shape, With the point atthe top, attach one folded circle to the bottom of the body of the mannequin, aligning it with Dress fold ternplate - 100% Mountain fold Valey fold the centre ofthe stand as shown. Fix the remaining circles ether sie of the frst fone toform the skirt. Cut small pieces of tulle and scrunch up then place inthe pleated sections of the paper dress as shown, Secure using aahot glue gun then repeat to create an Lnderskirt. Trim the tulle into a neat curve asshown. Fix mini pearls around the neckline of the dress. Wrep aqua seam binding around the waist securing the ends at the back. Attach the mannequin tothe left of the card front using foam pads. Tie two ‘more pieces of seam binding into @ bow and attach as shown, J ()tzerasmatamount of Pet Fence paint toa metal lower and before completely dry remove a small amount of paint using kitchen towel to create a distressed look. Attach to the card front as shown, J [Soramilpscetaetoar win a vatiety ofthe remaining piaces of pattemed papers. Die-cut five buttons from the covered greyboard using the Button Card die set. Edge the buttons with Frayed Burlap ink and thread twine through the holes securing with a knot at the back Attach to the card front as shown, 1] DRintewtitesatonedvons sticker from the Blue Bay Sticker sheet to 14.5cm, Attach to the top of the card front then adda black pear at each end to.complete,> What dol need? Live love, laugh Alliteme at start plus: “ain square Glazed Gold card blank CBlackcard 122 Turquoise paper fom the “lus Bay colecton by Kalsereratt ipandSin circle punches tory seam indng pa ‘Mini and regular white stick-on pearls Live, love, laugh “Tim the cin to 120m. Cat 2 17 8em pice of Pld paper wth the wording postonedin the btm High comer shown Dire the edges ofthe paper th ssorora cathe then ght edge with Frayed Burlap nk Mount onto Backcardandattach tothe car rot Paintand emboss the larger chipboard mannequin following Step 5 of the Everything beautiful card then cover the body section with Turquoise paper as shown trimming the excess around the body. Punch nine 1.5in circles and four lin circles from Turquoise paper. Rol each circle into a cone shape with the turquoise pattern on the outside and secure with a little glue With the points at the top,arrange six ofthe larger cone shapes in a fan shape around the bottom of the main body of the mannequin so they overlap, onto the stand as shown then secure in place with glue. Attach a smaller cone either side ofthe fan shape to form the fist layer ofthe dress. © sornnatngartmssnecon Why not try... Changing the ook of the dresses by lyerin more othe cone shapes down the stand of the mannequin ta create an evening or wedding dress. {Attach the remaining three large cones over the top of the first ayer of cones ‘as shown, starting with one in the micidle and then placing one either side. Adda ‘smaller cone ateach end to complete, ‘Wrap small piece of ory seam binding around the walst of the ‘mannequin and secure the ends at the bback. Tie two more pieces of seam binding Into a double bow and attach as shown then decorate witha pearl pin ‘Add mini stck-on pearls around the neckline ofthe dress then attach the ‘mannequin tothe left of the card front using foam pads. Paint a metal flowering following Step 10 of the Everything beautiful card Where canibuyit? - + Cand banks fom é _ Wwwannamariedesigns.co.uk ~ Be Bay papers, stamps and stickers from www.merlyimpresstons.c0.uk (07918 808451), ‘Chipboard mannequins from worsened oar 01182 87704), - Greyboard, distress paint, embossing ‘Powder and inkpads avaiable feom Yeedandyaee cou + Metal fower embalishmente trom and create ten buttons following Step 11. [Attach tothe card front as shown, “Trim the turquoise lace sticker from the Blue Bay Sticker sheet to 17cm. tach to the top ofthe card front then adda pearl ateach end, Add the Live,loveand laugh stickers to the card front to complete.00 ay 208 Aamits | Santon one Gi Tattered Lacews Making Cards has teamed up with Summer Crafting to offer five lucky readers a pair of tickets to the show AND £100 gift voucher to spend on the Tattered Lace stand! Summer Crating will be held on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July at Doncaster Racecourse Now into its sixth year, Summer Crafting, the UK's award winning craft event ofthe summer, brought to you by Stephanie Weightman and friends is an unmissable event where ‘you can stock up on amazing crafting supplies whilst getting the chance to meet your favourite celebrity crafters! For mare information visit www-summercrafting.co.uk re . ey, word: PEN CR ORO Perea A CIM ORLA ULL Pee eR CS Poe : tickets AND a £100 spending spree! 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Newton COOOCCODOC OOo Co envio TTT} | stargate TTT issue. Suse coe Signature Due Froopost your UK order to FREEPOST: WARNERSGROUP (Making Cards) ‘roupPubicstons, West Steet, Bourne Licance, PEIO PH, UK res Gn abet od lye it 2 teebusearetayoet cane Geen cPvisit our new website and get 10% OFF USE CODE:i Designs for your Making EDITOR’S SELECTION FREE craft papers Peal ‘ DI K=rt4 [ale] U elie lied febul _ Ponies sauNPC eee) Let's celebrate Cut and fold white card to createa 14.5em square card, blank with the fold at the top. rds Editor's Selection backing papers Mcogosis, McO60515, Mc07051 Cite and Kraft cara WWE Trim a piece of the green backing paper to measure 13.5cm square, Mount onto Kraft card leaving a 2mm border and fx to the centre of the card frant. uta piece ofthe yellow backing paper to measure .8«13.5em and attach a piece of natural mesh down the centre. Fix yellow lace onto a piece of hessian tape and attach ‘onto the natural mesh. Tim the edges of the ribbons flush with the card edges and fx to the mounted panel on the card front as shown. ‘Trim the bunny with present topper to measure 9.5cm “square. Mount onto Kraft card as before and secure on the «ard front using foam pads, ‘Tie a bow in yellow lace and fx onto the bottom of the ribbon strip, Attach Candi to each comer ofthe card front using foam paads.Fixthe die-cut sentiment onto the topper using ‘more foam pads as shown to finish, Birthday gir Cut and fold white card to create a 14x14.Scm card blank ye What dol need? 2 aking Cards Eaters cetctonbackng papers wth the fold atthe top. { |e Moozoais, mcogo4is,Mco4o@s 1° White and black card ‘Trim a piece of the pink backing paper to measure ‘ Be mi. 12x13.5em and cut in haf vertically. Mount each piece | be rain an ea gingham bon b. Pi { 42 Mesh, red arora ances gingham ‘ i { Sena ont Kraft card leaving a 2mm border and fx onto the font of gee aa the card blank, Cat pece of he yellow backing paperto xéem and ‘mount onto Kraft card leaving anartow borden the long edges ony. Wrap pink gingham ribbon horizontally around the panel and secure the ends atthe back before fixing the panel across the cente ofthe cerd font “Trim the fairy with cat topper to 9:5em squate. Mount onto Kraft card leaving a 2mm border and attach to the card using foam pads. Tie a bow in pink gingham ribbon and fix onto the left side ofthe topper. Attach the die-cut sentiment onto the card just below the topper using foam pads. Add an adhesive rhinestone toeach corner of the card to finish,Nereis e aie On your special day Createa 12m square white card blank with the fold atthe top, What do | need? \AMaking Cards Eator' Selection backing papers McOSOSIS, McOgOSI5 White and blue ea Stampin* Up cre “Tim a piece ofthe blue backing paper to measure 11cm square and mount onto blue card leaving a 2mm border. Diecut sentinent Fito the card front, Paper flowers and pearl spray Blue Adhesive rhinestones ay Cut the blue border to measure 11.5em ong, mount onto (teat bac bases blue card leaving a narrow border on the long top and bottom edges only and stick onto the catd front approx. 1.Sem {rom the bottom edge. “Tim the Nower faty topper to x12em and mount onto blue card. Attach the topper onto the card.as shown using foam pads. Punch a circle from blue card slightly larger than the die-sentiment and layer together Attach onto the card slightly overlapping the bottom right comer of the topper using foam pads ‘Arrange paper flowers and Pearl flower spray around the bottom ight comer ofthe topper. Secure in place and allow to dry. To finish decorate each corners of the card with adhesive chinestones. Special friend ‘Create a 14.5x9em white card blank with the fold © 1 atthetop. ‘Making Cards Eater's Selection backing papers Mcolosts, Mcoz05i6, MC0405I5 | Wit ana ation card ——— _} > catopiececttieyaow cing paperto 135i. cts Die-eut sentingent piece of the pink backing paper to 13.5x4.5em. Mount each ink ingharribbom i yellow card leaving a 2mm border and layer together as. CPinkadhesie rhinestones ___________ shown, Wrappinkgingham ribbon around the centre and secure brat box basics the ends behind before fixing to the card front. ‘Tim the topper to Scm square, mount onto yellow card and attach to the card using foam pads and overlapping, the top folded edge by approx.2.5em. | Tesboininksintam itbanand i ontothe ht 1 ‘T sideorthe topper trange various pink paper Rowers (FEES anseavesaroundete sie of he oper securein place and allow to dry. ‘Attach a die-cut sentiment onto the card using foam pads and add three adhesive rhinestones as shown to finish,Nhe Peles esele Birthday Wishes CCreate a 15cm square white card blank with the fold atthe top, uta piece ofthe lilac backing paper to 14cm square and ‘mount onto Kraft card leaving a 2mm border. Trim a piece, (of the purple flowers backing paper to 10x14em, mount onto Kraft card and fix onto the lilac panel as shown What do | need? (OMaking Cards Editor's Selection backing papers _ Moriosis, MCIZOSIS, MCIS0SI5, White and Kratt card die-cut sentiment Natural hessian and tac ribbons Pearl heart embellishment Adhesie pearis (trattbox basis WEIS On your birthday Cut and fold white card to create a 12x15em card blank with the fold atthe top. ‘Tim a piece ofthe lilac backing paper to measure el4em and mount onto Kraft card leaving a 2mm border. Cut apiece of the white lowers backing paper to measure 9x12cm, mount as before and fix tothe lilac panel. Secure a piece of natural hessian down the centre of the panel and trim the ends flush. Attach a piece of lilac ribbon onto lilac gingham ribbon and attach onto the hessian before fixing the completed background panel onto the front of the card blank, ® What do Ineed? » (Making Cards Ecitr's Selection backing papers » __Mc040515, MC060SIS,McO705I5__ © White and Katt card » Die-eut sentiment © White paper doy © ile gingham ribbon > bac lace Coratt boxbasies ‘Sticka white cicle paper dolly to the centre ofthe mounted papers. Attach apiece of gingham ribbon onto a piece of lace and attach across the bottom of the lilac panel. Attach the ‘completed background panel onto the front ofthe card blank, CCuta piece ofthe white flowers backing paper to measure ‘4x6 Sem, Mount onto Kraft card and fx ont the card font. ‘Trim the topper to 11.5x8.Sem and mount onto Kraft card ‘Attach the topper to the card using foam pads adding a rhinestone to each corner. Tie a bow in lilac gingham ribbon and secure onto the Fight side of the ribbon border. Attach the die-cut sentiment as shown using foam pads tofinish. Tie a bow in ilac ribbon and glue to the top of the card {as shown. Attach a peatl heart embellishment to the centie ofthe ribbon bow and allow to dry. Carefully cut out the circular horse and chicks topper ‘and fix onto a die-cut Kraft card circle, Attach the topper tothe card using foam pads. ‘Attach the die-cut sentiment onto the card using foam pads as shown. Add an adhesive peat! toeach corner of the card tofinish,= What dolneed? Making Cards Editor’ [MCIOOSIS, MCI405I5, MCI60SIS_ Brown resin flower Adhesive pears Die-cut sentiment —_ (ora box basis ro S STE TIL Have a lovely day Cut and fold white card to create 15.5x1emeard blank withthe fold atthe top. “a Trim a piece ofthe diamonds backing paper to 15x10.5em. Mount onto Kraft card measuring 15.5x11em and fix to the front of the card, uta strip of the green backing paper to 15x4em, mount onto Kraft card leaving a 2mm border on the Jong edges only. Attach brown grosarain ribbon onto white lace and fx across the strip before securing the strip across the middle ofthe card blank. Best wishes ‘Create a 15.5x12.5em white card blank with the fold atthe top. F) Caste ros Enis beer gsc srk Manone Kraft leaving a 2mm border and foto the front of the card. 13, Tete lamonds backing ape to 145x65em ana fi along the bottom of the card, Attach a place of lace across the paper joins. Fix blue grosgrain ribbon on top of the lace. le ‘bow in blue ribbon and fx onto the left side ofthe ribbon strip, Be ‘Tim the topper shawn to 12.5x8cm and mount onto Kraft ‘card. Add an adhesive pearl to each comer. Secure the ‘topper onto the card using foam pads. Tie a bow in brown ribbon and attach to the left side of the topper. Secure a resin flower to the centre of the bow. ‘Attach a die-cut sentiment using foam pads onto the topper inthe position shown to finish. What do! need? 1Making Cards Editor’s Selection backing papers MCO@05I5, MCIOOSIS, MCI605I5- White and Kraft card Tim the topper to 8m square. Mount onto Kraft card and attach to the card sing foam pads inthe positon shown. Arrange various paper flowers around theleft bottom corner ofthe card front and secure in place. Attach the die-cut sentiment using foam pad and add three adhesive pears tofinsh.Cut the pieces tothe shapes ‘To tartmaking the yersof the shown rose bend piace number 2 with the colour inside to make a cone ond secure 5 = “Tim a tiny amount ofthe bottom cof each folded piece, Cut piece number into Individual petals, Top tip: Youray wis » What do | need? . © ttr's Selection papers MEITOSH4, Mé27OSHA, > __Me2e05is, Mc2qosi4_ © Whit, blue and yellow card © Osiver miricard __ 5 Meringue Candi > TambedGlss Distress nk © Clorattboebasics gn: ON heen Leese to cur the pets by rang the tps around a smal cynical bjt. Repeat the previousstepwith Repeat the previous step with piece number 3. piece number 4 7 8 ‘verapthepetalson piece Layer the pieces together. ‘umber 1 evers slightly and secur, Roll piece number 5, trim try tothe centre, Choose joy Create 1Sem square white card blank with he fold at thetop Trim a piece of the blue and yellow floral backing paper to T4em square and mount ento yellow card leaving @ 2mm border. Fix to the caed front. CCut the blue floral frame topper to 10.5x10.7em and ‘mount onto blue card, Fix to the centre ofthe covered card front. CCuta strip of the backing paper to 14x2.5em and mount conto blue backing paper leaving a narrow border on the top and bottom edge only. Cut an inverted'v'into each end and fx the strip across the centre of the floral frame topper, Cut the Choose joy sentiment to 6.5em in diameter and ‘mount onto silver mirri card, Attach in the centre of the flora frame using foam pads. Secure two of the paper roses to either side of the message, inking the central section of the rose as per instructions with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. ‘Add Candi to the four outside corners ofthe floral topper tofinish, ‘amount rom the bottom and add} Love never fails } 7 Place the scallop edge card in front of you with the fold | 1 atthe top. Using a protractor ora small cup, draw a circle, ‘Tem in diameter inthe centre of the card, Carefully cut out the circle to create an aperture. Cut two pieces of the pink backing paper to 13cm square. and mount each onto pink card leaving a narrow border. Fix the frst piece onto the inside of your card blankand the second onto the front, Open up the covered card blank and Using a kraft knife, trim around the outside of the aperture to cut away the card covering the circle. Cutthe Love Never Flis sentiment toa circle Zemin diameter ‘and draw faux stitching around the outside using apinkgel pen. ‘tach tothe inside cof your covered card blank, aligning it with the apertureon the front ofthe car 8 What do Ineed? ction papers MCITOSIS, | WV ETE TELE Thank you Creates 1Sem quer whitecard blank wth the fodatthetop CCuta piece ofthe floral backing paper to 14cm square and ‘mount onto yellow card leaving a2mm border. Fito the frontof the card blank, Cua further strip ofthe same backing paper to 25x1.4em ‘and mount onto blue backing paper leaving a 2mm border ‘on the top and bottom edges ofthe strip only. Mount the stip across the centre of your card blank: CCutthe Thankyou sentiment to Sem square and mount onto blue card. Using foam pads fix the topper onto the right What do! need? Editor's Selection papers MCITOSIS, MC2005I5, (Mc240sis, Mc2405I5, Mcaz0si5 148mm White Scallop Edge card blank by Crattwork Cards Pine cara Natural ti opal White Liquid Pearle White and pink fine tne pens n Velvet DitraceInk SeRTTE VI Cut around the peach/ivory coloured floral frame. Attach the fame over the apertute in the centre of your card, using foam pads. Te a button twine into a tiple bow and. attach to the top of your frame, Create one pink rose as per instructions provided and ink the back ofthe central section with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink. Adhere to the centee of the bow using slicane glue. Securea pink banner sentiment actoss the bottom of the frame, Draw faux stitching around the edge ofthe backing paper sing a white gel pen. Add small dots of Liquid Pears as shown to finish, hand side of your card blank, placing itcentially over the top of the borderstrip. Tie two strips of yellow seam binding into a scruffy double bow. Attach the bow tothe left hand side ofthe topper. (Create one blue rose inking the back ofthe cental piece with Tumbled Glass Distress Inkand attach the ose over the top ofthe knot ofthe bow. [Attach Candi to each comer af the card and add small dots of Liquid Pears around the wording onthetoppertofinsh |se What do|need? 0 ° Seat ator’ Selection papers MCITOSIS, MCZIOSIS, _ > __Mezz0516, Mc250515, Mes00si5_ 1° Swit, pevesanwhiteand peach 5 Pink seam binding © Pinkie ne pen ‘Shaded Lilac and Vitoran Velvet Distress nk Hello lovely Create 15cm square white cad blank With the card pen messure 62cm fromthe fthandside and cut away a section ofthe card to gv your basi card blank uta piece ofthe hot airballoon backing paper to 14x7 3¢m and mount onto a backing paper leaving a 2mm border. Fix to the card front. uta second piece ofthe hot airballoon backing paper to |4em square, mount as before and fix to the card front. Cut the Hello lovely sentiment to 8.5x3.5em and double ‘mount onto purple backing paper then pearlescent white Live, laugh, love uta plece ofthe floral backing paper to 13x13.8em and ‘mount onto lilac card leaving a 2mm border. Fx to the ‘card blank, scroll edge atthe bottom. CCuta strip of the floral backing paper to 15x16em and ‘mount onto lilac card leaving a border on the top and bottom edges only. Cutan inverted'v'into the right hand side of the strip and attach as shown. = UN heed ee see card, Attach to the centre of your card blank, using foam pads ton the front opening section only. Draw faux stitching around the outside using a pink fine line gel pen and add smal dots of Liquid Peart. Tie two strips of pink seam binding into a double bow and attach to the bottom left hand corner ofthe topper. Create two yellow roses and ink the back ofthe central piece ofthe rose with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink. Makea third rose in purpe inking the central piece wth Shaded Lilac. Using scone Glue, attach one yellow and one purple rose tothe bottom let hand comer of the message topper, placing them ether side of the bow. Adhere the third rosetothe top righthand comer of the topper. ‘ attach two pins into the centre ofthe bow tofinish. . » What do| need? Editor's Selection papers MCITOSIS, MCI405I5,_ Mc200SI5,Mc220515 z tas Wate sero 6g card Blank by Cratwark Cards pal white Ligid Pearle Meringue Cana i Vitrian Vtet Distress Ink Cerattboebaces | eo PUES VN Cut the Live, Love, Laugh sentiment into a circle ‘measuring 8.3cm in diameter. Double mount onto purple backing paper then silver mier card, Fbc onto the left hand side of your card blank using foam pads. Draw faux stitching around the outside of the sentiment Using a purple fine line pen and add small dots of Liquid Pearls around the message, Create two pink and two purple roses, inking the centre section of each rose in the co-ordinating colour of Distress Ink. Using silicone glue, attach the roses, placing the colours alternately and around the right hand edge of the topper. Add Candi to each comer of the card to finish| hen a Loe es eee What dol need? Editor's Selection papere MCITOSIS, MCOBOSIS, _ etAost6, Me250Si6, MCZRO5I5 White ond pink card Sie seam ining v o - ~ o > (Decorative png Meringue Cana = ‘Shaded Lilae and Vitorian Velvet Distress In vein etait ees Purple fine ine erate pox basicg tela ate coe eee ee eee cr asrall up draw acc 9Scmin Garett inthe erecteaee ee Rett area cea Cutapiece ofthe floral backing paper to l4cm square, mount ‘onto pink ard and fx onto the front of your card blank. Tin ‘around the aperture. Cuta piece ofthe pink backing paper to 14cm, ‘square, mount onto pink card and attach to the card inside Cut the Hello lovely sentiment toa circle 83cm in diameter and mount onto white card, Draw faux stitching around the ‘outside using a purple pen and attach to the inside of the card, aligning it withthe aperture, 6 ° What dolneed? (Deaitor'e selection papers MCZIOSIS, __Moat0sis, Mc3205I5_ ‘Staion white Fac card lank by Gratwork Cards Happy birthday Fold the Fanciful card blank in haifand placeiin font of you withthe fld at the top. Cutacircle of the purple backing paper to 12.5emin diameter. Mount onto orange card, 13cm in diameter and ficonto the front of your card blank Mount a large balloon topper onto silver mitt card and fx as shown. Mount two ofthe small crcular cloud toppers and attach to the left and right hand side. Top tip: Youcanuse an xoutcrce cuter to ceatettese ats cither side ofthe bow. Tie two strips of lilac seam binding into a scruffy bow and, attach in the bottom left hand corner of the card Create one yellow and one blue rose, using the co- ‘ordinating inks to colour the centres. Attach the roses |Add two decorative pin tothe centre of the bow and add Candi to each corner on the front ofthe card to finish Stick the green happy birthday banner tothe card using foam pads and sightly overlapping the bottom edge of te topper. ‘Apply small dots of Liquid Pears to the backing paper and tothe topper, dotting them around the balloon to finish.ae Tomes eestecnen ies Make these cards by signing up to receive the bonus craft papers to match this set within our monthly e-newsletter at www.makingcardsmagazine.com dust for you Bik ees scien sia on atic se What do Ineed? Cuta piece ofthe blue backing paper to 420m and ‘mount onto pink card leaving a 2mm border. Draw faux stitching around, the outside edge sing a white fine line gel pen. Stick fone border strip across the top of the backing paper {and one across the bottom, approx. Jem from the edge of the card before fixing the panel to the card front 5 Making Cards Eator's Selection backing papers f Meke a wish Create 105145 white ad blank with the old atthe tp ‘ard front. Fixto the centre of the car front. uta piece of the red bonus backing paper to 9.5x13.5cm, mount onto red card leaving a 2mm border and fix tothe ‘iim the topper to 9:5cm square and mount onto red catd leaving border on the top and bottom edges only. What do| need? C.ksiters Selection papers MCZ60515, MCSI0SIS, MC3S0SIS, White, pink and pearlescent white card OStver mir card (Meringue Candi pal White Liquid pearls nite and pink fine ne pons Craft box basics Cut both the pink Just for you and the green With love sentiments from the bonus sheet to 9.5x3cm and mount conto silver mic card, Fix one to the top and one to the bottom ofthe covered card front approx. tem from the border strips. Draw faux stitching around the outside ofeach sentiment Using a pink fine line pen, Mount the pink hot air balloon topper onto pearlescent white card and attach in the centre ofthe card using foam pads and slighty overlapping the edges ofthe sentiments, |Add small dots of Liquid Pearls to the topper. Attach Candi toeach corner to finish, Stick red gingham ribbon above and below the topper as. shown. Tlea bow in more ofthe same ribbon and fixabove the topper Attach a resi flower to the ribbon bow centre. Punch a circle inred card and attach a die-cut sentiment to the centre. Fixto the card front using foam pads in the position shown, |Add a row of ive red. adhesive pearls tothebottom edge of the card front to finishIn a JUNE edition... ee : Design with Disney ™ — i wr i ey BE" rendnewproducts Ze { ae a Inked reflections ‘atebieat ASDA qi MORRISONS Sainsbury's TESCO DOVES stopGlue Showcase A selection of the latest glues available for you to buy ee mee) ee aed Ec Ree No mess and no waste ! Puta 0.5mm line or dot of PVA glue just where you want it www.finetip.co.u Keep on Crafting Bury’s best independent craft retailer ed Corres CT eae Ce ee eke We Specialise in products for Rubber Stamping, papercrating, ‘Serapbooking and Beading. Specialising in Die Cutting, we stock Sizix and Spellbinder Machines and dies from Tattered Lace, Sue Wilson, izzix, Spelbinders and many more. Papermill Direct partner, Fill a box now available in store. Feebook. 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This method is, made even quicker when combined with dies to cut out the images! s What do! need? FADUIOUS Se wits sna car friend © erey stripes aga paper pack creates brdamala 1OSx145cm Computer and printer card blank fom white cad wth the fold at the top. Cut a 9xt3cm piece ie- ae offghtluecard. "SO gketehed Booms anda in rye Down te tey stam Carh sts rps paper Lhe rey. andpintoutthe > py et ah reenantat vertical medium, z stripes paper. Cuta ‘oxSem piece from itand attach tothe bottom ofthe blue card Fix three Gem pleces of grey and white twine across the bottom of the stripes paper then decorate with a ‘wine bow as shown. Attach to the card font. Die-cut three leaves, two small lowers and one large flower from white card using the Sketched Blooms die set. Stamp the matching outline images in grey nk onto the die-cut shapes and allow to dry. Stamp the solid leaves in ‘green inkand the solid flowersin pink ink Allow to dry then attach tothe card front as show using foam pads. Stampa sentiment from the Sayin Style stamp set in grey nk onto white card.Trim tosize and fix tothe top of the card front with foam pads. Follow your dreams Nite and ight cars Create a oq \1Srer Stripes aigital paper pack rosetasem by Amaia eta Cmputer ana printer vite card withthe fold tthe top. at 10.5x12cm piece of = light blue card and and gayi hell meee __ Style stamp cets by Clearly Besotted PSE t Light grey light green and ight pking Downed hell», = Grey Stipes Detattbmbaces —_ paper packand Attar print out the diagonal min stripes paper. Cut 10.5x7em pplece from it and attach to the centre of the blue card. Die-cut three eaves, one small flower and one large flower from white card using the Sketched Blooms die set. Stamp the matching outline images in grey ink onto the die-cut shapes and allow to dry. Stamp the solid leaves in green inkand the solid flowers in pink nk. Allow to dry then attach to the card front as show using foam pads. Stampa sentiment from the Say tin style stamp setin ‘grey ink onto white card, Trim to size ‘and attach to the card front as shown with, foam pads.dust because crates |b Pe 4 What do | need? white cardwith White and ight bue cara Z thefoldatthe [Grey stipes aig paper pack top. Cover the: “s by Annalala card rontwith computer and printer Duecard. _° seteea loons di colecton by Clearly Besottea Download “© (pie-uting machine theGrey 7 sketehad Blooms and Say tn Style Src fare rrreerern packand print 9 Clutrmen ipgrtoeneate outthe diagonal 5 tera enema — mediumstipes @ —Pnk MBAs paper.Cuta ettbobadee roset Sem ET {rom itand attach tothe bottom ofthe catd front Die-cut two leaves, two small flowers and one large: flower from white card using the Sketched Blooms die set. Stamp the matching outline images in grey ink ‘onto the die-cut shapes and allow to dry. Stamp the solid leaves in green ink and the solid flowers in pink ink. Allow to dry then attach to the card front as show using foam pads. Stamp a sentiment from the Say itn Style stamp set in grey ink onto white card. Trim to size and attach to the card front as shown with foam pads. Enjoy your day coe 105x14sem i J nsnasen Typ What do Ineed? white cara with 2 White an ight cara thefold at thetop. (© (6rey Stripes digital paper pack Cover the card = lala, front with light .Gompater and printar blue card. “© rey and white striped twine “© sketched Blooms die colection Downlosd “by Cleary Besotted the Grey A Die-cuttng machin scl Stipes paper pack sketched Blooms and Say tin Style Four, Stamp sets by Clary Besotes vertical mini i : ‘erpaper a Pe bern tt masse} a1Sxi4scm strip | P —Pmentont from it and attach —___ tothe leftof the ‘card front. Fix three 14:5cm pieces of grey and white ‘wine on the right of the stripes paper as shown then. decorate with a twine bow atthe top. Die-cut three leaves, one small flower and one large flower from white card using the Sketched Blooms {le set. Stamp the matching outline images in grey ink ‘onto the die-cut shapes and allow to dry. Stamp the solid eaves in green ink and the solid flowers in pink ink. Allow to dry then attach to the card front as show using, foam pads. stampa sentiment from the Say It InStyle stamp set in grey ink ‘onto white card. Trim to size ‘and attach to the card front ‘as shown with foam pads. ENJOY ‘YOUR DAY’STAMPING AND DIE-CUTTING « Adorable ideas! We just love these adorable ideas featuring cute stamped characters that bring an instant smile to your face. The images have been coloured with water based Designed by Sally Asti shading for a realy professional look. Hello sunshine Create a 105x15em card blank rom tite card with he fold atthe top. Cover the top half ofthe card font with waves paper trom the A Perfect Surnmer paper padas shown Die-cut the edge ofa piece of Perfect Summer orange dotted paper with ‘the curved Borders 1 Wise de then cover the bottom of the card front with the paper as shown, ‘Stamp the git and bucket from the Beach Babe stamp setin black archival > What do I need? > Black archival nkpad_ ‘Water colour card yectrum Aqua marker pens ‘Atoms above pus: Beach Babe clear by Ty Ike Stitched Giee STAX ink onto water colour card. Colour in the image using Spectrum Aqua markers ‘applying the colour direc to the card then blending with water. Allow to dry. Cutout the stamped images leaving athin border all round, Apply Glossy ‘Accents tothe bucket and when dry glue to the card front then add the gil as shown, using foam pads. Die-cut the second smallest Stitched Circle and the second smallest Stae from water colour card, Colour with yellow ‘Aqua markers as shown. Fix the circle to the starto create the sun then attach to the top lft ofthe card front Marker pens which are brillant for blending allowing you to create seamless ‘Stamp the sentiment from the Beach Babe stamp setin blackink at the top of the cad font, Use the Wink of Stella bush to apply liter to the waves sun, bag, stripe on ‘the towel and the flowers For the Fishing touch randomly add sequins to the waves.© What do| need? Bugs kisses Alliteme at start plus: _ ‘ge and Kcses cles stamp. Non-stick craft cheet o ‘Red card ‘by Spetbinders. et by Tidy inks lestabilties AZ Matting Basics B Die-manie Somebunny die set by My Favorite Things _ Bugs n'kisses mcrae from white card with the fold at the top. Stamp the girl and hedgehog from the Bugs and Kisses stamp setin black archival ink onto water colour card, as shown. Colourin the image using ‘Spectrum Aqua markers applying the colour direct to the card then blending with water. Allow to dry “Trim the stamped images to 8.5x13cm. Scribble a green marker pen onto anon-stick craft sheet then apply water around the stamped images with a brush. Pickup a litle of the green Ink onto the brush and apply tothe card to create a grass effect adding more water cr ink where necessary. Repeat using a blue pen to create the sky. When dry add ‘9ra55 deta using the fine point tip on a ‘green Aqua marker Cuta9.5xI4em rectangle fromred ‘card. Die-cut the 7.3x10.5 rectangle from the A2 Matting Basics B set from the Top tips colou images, make sure each section is dry before colouring the next to prevent the colo into each other. ape t fs yc ‘J your crt at ist drying sothat it ches flat end coesnt warp centre ofthe card to create a frame. Fix the frame on top ofthe stamped panel ‘as shown then attach tothe card front. Die-cut the edge ofa piece of Perfect Summer green dotted paper with the curved Borders 1 die. Trim to {95x8.5em as shown then attach to the bottom ofthe frame. Die-cut two clouds from white card using the Somebunny die set Fixto the top ofthe card front with foam pads. Stamp the sentiment from the Bugs and Kisses stamp set in black ink onto white card. Trim to size, mount ontoa slightly larger piece of red card then fix to the bottom ofthe card front. 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All Demonstrations are free and ran 10 til 4 Donna’s Kraft Kabin St Helens Place, just veiind Barctays Bank, Rhyl, Denbighshire, North Wales LL18 1UH Tel: 01745 355475 or 07899 070363 Open 9.30am-5pm Monday ~ Saturday Workshops available, please call for details! I a Marge & Terri invite you to a weekend Agia of Home From Home Card making {Sum 12th in Blackpool, July 2015 ‘Share your ideas and learn new techniques of Card making during a fun filled weekend. Friday to Sunday. Wool ‘W’ Craft 136 Maidstone Road, Rainham, Kent ME8 0DS Cardmaking supplies from Craft Creations, Pinflair, Le Pashe & Craft UK. Faney scarf yarns from Rico, Coats, SMC & Sirdar, Telephone 01634 231540 www.woolncraft.co.uk sales@woolncraft.co.uk Closed Tuesdays and bank holidaysDesigned by Sarahrlane Rae * What do | need? For bothcards > byStampin' Up © Watermark stamp pad by VersaMark. Black embossing powder Tempting Turquoize and Night of Nevy ‘Classe stampin’ pads by Stampin’ Up » OWaterbrush © OSivergiter paper » (raft bo bases > » Fabulous cc 5 tems above pls: » Red yl, bus and green vin 5 Real Red, Tanglo Tit, Crushed Curry ans Wild Wasabi lassie stag’ pad by Stampin’ Upl_ Redcar tt Golured stik-on pars and gems Wonderful ways with water colour Water colouring doesnt just have to be used for colouring stamped images as these wonderful cards prove. Heartfelt sentiments stamped in black look really bold when set against colourful water coloured backgrounds to create focal points that are full of meaning! Fabulous Create a 14.8cm square card blank from light blue card with the fold at the top. Wrap the four coloured twines {around the top ofthe card front and tie in a bow atthe front. Cut a 12.7%9.5cm piece of water colour card and rub the antistatic bbag overt Stamp a sentiment from the [Million and One stamp set onto the card sing the Watermark stamp pad. Sprinkle with black embossing powder, shake off excess and heat set. Use a water brush to apply water around the sentiment. Add alittle water tothe ink inthe lid ofthe Real Red inkpad then use the water brush to apply the ink around the left ofthe sentiment as shown. Working quickly repeat with the Tangelo Twist, Crushed Curry, Wild Wasabi, Tempting Turquoise and Night cof Navy inkpads as shown adding more ater to the paper if necessary to keep it ‘wet until the last colour has been applied. Set aside to dry. Cuta Smmsi2.2em strip of glitter paper and fx across the bottom of the sentiment panel. Add a thinner strip of glitter paper above it then mount ontoa slightly lager piece of red card. Attach to the bottom of the card front then decorate “with gems and pears as shown.Allitems at start pus: Blue ribbon ‘Bermuda Bay and Island nego Classic stampin’ pads by Stampin’ Upt Navy card Mini clear stick-on gems ‘Sugardot stickers by Prima Thanks Create 14cm square card blank from ight blue card Wrapribbon around around the lft ofthe cad front and tein a bow atthe front J) cata asnr4sem pec of water Z. colour cardand rub the antrstatic bag overt. Stamp a sentiment from the Million and One stamp set onto the card Using the Watermark stamp pad. Sprinkle with black embossing powder, shake off excess and heat set Press onthe bata ofthe nkpads to pool sme ink ino the lid when opened Youcan then easy pick wp ink rom theldwith abrush =. 9-—__ fyoudont have ecloured pearls or gers use cohol mar cour dear or whit seawater bush to apply a generous ‘amount of water around the sentiment. ‘Adda litle waterto the inkin the ld of the ‘Bermuda Bay inkpad then pick up some of the ink onto a paint brush and tap itover ‘the watercolour card to sprinkle the card with drops of ink Repeat with sland indigo, Tempting Turquolse and Night of Navy Inkpads as shown then set aside to dry. Mount the sentiment onto a 10x14.5cm piece of navy card then add a thin strip of glitter paper tothe left Where can buy it? ‘Stamp set, inkpads, glitter paper and on fom atl Bap demons ih wr tanta co3K (a 0608254476) o onal uporake Stanpnupaon fi your nets One ‘Bugardo’ stickers available from vrmottlectarieco ck ‘and right edges ofthe water colour eard as shown, Attach tothe card front then decorate with gems and Sugardot stickers -@sincerely yours®= Papercrafts @ MAIDSTONE feviously Biggin HillKent Maidstone Leisure Centre, Mote Avenue, ‘Maidstone ME15 7RN. 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Stitching, Sewing & Hobbyorafts-Evet City, Phoeri Way, Off Barton Dock Pad, Lston, Manchester, Mat 7TB, Ross Papereratt Show Meadowbank Sports Conte, London Rag, Ecinbugh,Soctiand, EH AE: Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts-Viesipoint Arena, veer, £45 10. ‘Stamp Magi-The Dore (Lakesid), Baty Road, Doncaster, DNA 7D. Hobbycrafts-SEOO, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, 63 BW, Hobbyerafts-The NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT. Ross Papercraft Shows-The Seabun Cent, \Whitbum Road, Seaburn, Tyne & Wear, SAG BAA, Excalibur Papercraft Show- National Ntorycle Museum, (Coventry Road, Bickel, rsingham,BS2 OE Inside Morrisons, Unit 3, 1 Barnfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 3UL @ 01246 477951Making Cards spent 5 mins chatting to new craft shop Sprinkle Twinkle Osturing 0 wie range of polity erate Supplies, elosses and wah haps Sprinkle Twinkle owner Natalie about al things crafty. How lang has Sprinkle Twirke been gong? Sprinkle Twinkle Ltd was formed in May 2014 and the shop opened on 2ath June 2014 How cd prin Twinkle come abou? Iwas unexpectedly made redundant in Apll 2014. My partner and family encouraged me to start my own crafting shop. rafting has always been a passion Asan only child often occupied my time ‘colouring. progressed to making and seling my cards t shows and fas The shop was aways a dream that never thought would ealise but am so glad that have. | now offer colouring books to any children that come inthe shop | get realy good feeling when they sit at the craft table entertaining themseves, it reminds me ofthe enjoyable times had. 280 offer every vistors fee drink to make thom fel welcome. Where do youget your craty insptation fr? | get nspration from leading demonstrators, playing with products and trying new techniques. 1am also very observant when | am out nike to imagine and envisage what could be put into projects, cards and papercraft. ike tostamp and die-cut whichis idea as we stockmany ranges which ae perfect for this technique. How ae you rg runing your own business always knew hard work and commitment would be needed in abundance. thrive on the exitement of keeping the shop fresh with new products suppliers andideas. The shops over 1600q ft and holds over 4500 individual product ines from a wide range of companies. lam fortunate, my pattneris a business consultant and has been abe to take care ofthe business management and marketing sde ofthe business while ‘an concentrate on the shop, products ‘and projects for classes to ensure ‘our customers are uptodate with new ideas, products ‘and suppliers and techniques. What ae the bes bit and worst parts of runing your own business? ‘Te conly cons that | get so lite time for myso but that isa small price to pay to live my dream and deliver the best craft shop I can. The best bitis that lam my own boss. have total contol in what Ido with my dream and Ican make adiference to people in ‘our customer community. The proudest thing so far has been that fee ve created 2eall friendly inviting atmosphere in the shop, People always come back for ‘a chat orto ask about a product and how it works. fm also happy to say that ‘we ae very disabled friendly and can accommodate wheelchairs, scooters and mobility aids so we can welcome people with illness and conditions helping them enjoy their crafting easly and efficiently. “To know that people who weren't able to craft due to dificuty getting around shops novi come heres rewarding. Many make us thei focus forthe week, this means s0 much to us at Sprinkle Twinkle. Telus more about the product youstock? We are really proud to have appointed three of our own Sprinkle Twinkle demonstrators who use the products we sel fr demonstration purposes. We show people howto use products such as American brands Lawn Fown Paper Smooches, Aver Elle and Mama Elephant often incorporating them with other brands such as Siz, Crafters Companion and many more. We are a progressing business always looking at unique ways to educate and inform our customers of what Is out there avaliable for them, We also host demo days from supplier. Isthere anything else shout Sprinkle Twinkle that you would keto share? Every yearwe rise money foralocal person or cause, ust to try and make a ditference to those less fortunate than ourselves, We hold events and evenings to raise money for this person or orgrisation which our customers kindly support us on throughout the year, We would ike to thankeach and every person that hae visted our shop or website as appreciate ‘the interest and custom. Hopefully we will get to see new people each and every month ofthe year as we strive to grow Sprinkle Twinkle oral craters to enjoy. Sprinkle Twinkle i open ‘Monday to Saturday 9am- Spm. Unit 24 East Coast Business Patk, Clenchwarton Road, West Lynn, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3LWV \wwesprinkle-twinkle.couk 01553 770807~ YOUR CARDS Ifyou want to share your card designs with other Making Cards readers, simply send them to us with afew words on how they were made and what products were used, Every card published earns assmal prize but one will be spotlighted every month and receive a star reward. Potted plants ‘Shirley Paterson from Angus, Scotland made this super design using the free Potted plants craft papers provided ‘with the March ection of Making Cards. The easel card was made by combining two card blanks, covered with backing paper and decorated with the toppers. Shirley wrotein to say how much she enjoyed ths edition Pretty ela ‘isclever card was created by Mrs Magee Tabor fom one Dose The concertina design hey cote wth prety aed flowery Debs More the edges decorated with a pretty heart punch and the sentiment mounted on a pretty, pana embossed wit owes store ‘contributor Adrene Willams designed this pretty wedding card decorated with flowers, pearls and lace. A die-cut horseshoe and sparkly lourishes along with pretty sentiments coordinate perfectly to create a card any newly-wed couple would treasure.Adorable Sh fowAlls ting the fe Fo end Vovlas craft papers provided with Caceres the March edition was made and sent in by Tracy Stretton from Doncaster. Tracy used a scalloped card blank to make an easel design and teamed en) the adorable topper with ] craft papers and gold rmirricard from her ‘own collection, end ea ra) Wonderful weaving Sandra Rees from Cradley Heath in the West Midlands made tis simple, yet effective design. The heart aperture and cupids were cut with a Brother Scan-N-Cut and the ribbons which were oddments carefully woven together and secured in place using double-sided tape on the reverse. Super sparkly This super sprty card wassentin by Lesley Mawdsley rom Crit Lesey wrote to soy thankyou forthe caf pope provided withthe March edton whieh were inher fevoute eoiours andhave been used to make this exploding popup card Spalbnde loom ces, were sed tong with Cotoge Cazes and ‘Occasion dsJacque’s Crafts ‘woacqueracouk Te 0203 667 3553 Over 000 alferent Decoupage Sheets Postage FREE on orders over £20 A asbgette nrin an ede Crafting Oe aria Graces Craft Shop Gafty Nideteonh 9 Hobbies Tek 01642 211200 caren te Desporto renee Inga op tan Combis A161 ‘eenlingesiow- cee: |_| Dont forget tvisitourweb- estan mc oe site for crafts, dolls house and | ‘del alway wort hobbies. See page 30 for our latest subs offer. 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(Open Mow Sat 9e-fm Comeand see uset 22 Market Street, ckington, Shofetd raroirwasioo | [Cafe Sept etd > Seen desea i Creativite Cards & Crofts ‘Theta Lae, suf 7 Fingers LS we | ae a Geng erpeain ‘rc nee Ag ep ai, West York Craftzone nes org Conon soley copia eon ii osc Mayer foe crete i ry irene) atest Are you aware that classified advertising in Making Cords strts from as litle as £20 Boe Call Melanie now on 07795 963694 [The Fruit Pixie Altered Arts Bi For something that little bit different i 2 led Hepa nm , Perfect Parchment Craft www perfectparchmenteratt.com Tel: 01981 251279 FREE UK DELIVERY www.onestopcraftshop.com crafting Huge choles of oper dhecut decoupage and more Bc eeertelert coer iaee’ 7 sspeat) despa h www-foilplay.co.uk ‘ree ptpmayersover £10 WWW.Makingcardsmagazine.com www.handmadebyhells.co.uk 01429 837467Designed by Pauline Bird > What do | need? ® For both cards > White cara Diggers 'n Dozers Fat Quarter Bundle, Diggers “n Dozers Too and _ > diagers'n Dozers Solids digital > _ kits by Nitwit Collections _ > Gomputer and printer © Okie Clowns Mine ih > stamp set by Bugaboo Marker pene > Glear Wink of Stella brush by Kuretake erat box basics poe » Clown girl » lites above plus: 5, Red and yellow card 5 Red ribbon |, “lourey corner punch by Woodware (star punch Q wrnensncatmananecon Th | UI Clown girl Create a 14.5.m square white card blank. Download the Diggers n Dozers igi kts and print off the yellow striped and ‘multi-coloured cogs papers.Cuta 138x7em piece from each paper and mount onto a 14.1cmn square of red card as shown so they slightly overlap in the mide \Wrap red ribbon around the panel to bide the jola between the papers and secure the ends at the back. Knot another pece of ribbon around the left ofthe frst plece then attach to the card front. Download the Kidz Clowns digi stamp set and print off the gil and sentiment onto white card. Colour with ‘marker pens then trim the image to 7.5x11.7em and punch the comers. Double ‘mount onto yellow and red card punching the comers on each layer, Mount onto a final layer of red card, Clowning around tore ‘after fun designs that are bright and colourful thenthese cute clown cards are just whet youneed! The mages end pattemed papers come from digit kts which make these cards very quick to put together and we mace these four designs in record time! Trim the sentiment to size and punch the top two corners, Mount onto red ‘card and punch the comers then fix to the back ofthe right ofthe image as shown. {Attach tothe card front with foam pads, Puncha starfrom red card and fix in the top right comer of the card front. For the finishing touch use the Wink of Stella brush toadd glitter te the sentiment, balloon and punched star. Kanne eRe EE Why not try... Decorating the inside ofthe cards tomatch the matting and layering onthe front ofthe cards Keene eee KD> What doIneed? > > Clown duo eee © Alltems at start pus: > Yellow and ‘Star pune Clown duo Createa 145 cm square white card blank, Download the Diggers 'n Dozers igi kts and print off the blue and ‘multi-coloured cogs papers. Mount a 13cm square of multi-coloured cogs paper ‘onto yellow card and fix to the card front. Cut two 6:9cm square of blue cogs paper ‘and attach to the card front as shown, Clown cat Create cm square white card blank Download the Diggers Dozers digi kits and print off the blue striped paper. What do | need? Clown git rock ‘Ailtems at start plus: Clown girl rocker Download he Diggers 'n Daze kata prin of he ue cogs and yellow striped papers. Die-cut a 14.3cm ‘calopd le fom both popes using the Grad Nestabiies ces, Score the lve cogs Download the Kidz Clowns digi stamp set. Use your ‘computer to copy the images into Word or similar program and move the sentiment into the box below the clown duo then print out. ‘Alternatively print off the clown duo image onto white card, cut out the sentiment and fix in the bex. Colour with marker pens and trim to size, Double mount onto blue and yellow card as shown then fix tothe centre ‘of the card front with foam pads. Punch six stars fram yellow card and fix to the card front as shown. Add glitter tothe stars and the sentiment using the Wink of Stella brush, Cuta 13.8cm square, mount onto a blue card and attach to the card front. Print and cuta 12.8xSem piece of yellow ciamond paperand mount conto blue card, Fic across the centre ofthe ‘ard front. Print and cut an 11Sem square (of yellow cogs paper and mount onto blue Card. Fito the card front as shown. Download the ide Clowns digi stamp set and print off the cat and sentiment Cento white card. Colour with marker pens then cutoutthe image using the 95cm ile die.Die-cuta tem scalloped cicle from ble car, add the image ontop then fixto the card front with foam pads. What dolneed? ‘ foam pads Fo i > white, mint green, black: > “ , aaa © byLitinker Designs © die-cutting machine _ © double £4ge Salop Borer, © _ Love Note and Fabulous Fl © __Conterti Cuts by Reverse Confetti a. 1 white gingham ribbon SStomarrounder punch 9 Diagonal Stripes Background _ IS Pa THAN being SeReEtT stamp by My Favorite Things__ » rey, back, bright pink and > tah pink inpads «Flamingo stamp set_Die-cut each of the four Fabulous Flamingo shapes from white card. Stamp the matching image onto each shape using bright pink ink for the bodies, black for the eyes and beaks and light pink forthe wings. Stamp the legs In black ink onto white card and carefully cut out leaving a thin border as shown, Glue the top of the legs to the back of the bodies as shown then fix the ings in place with foam pads. Attach the flamingos to the card front with foam pads as shown. Tiea bow ina piece of gingham ribbon and fixto the centre of the tlbbon on the card front. Decorate a button with twine as shown then attach to the bow, Add gems to the corners ofthe ‘mint card to complete. Se ne ce ee a de ee ee ee Makes you beautiful (Greate ant 1.5x14cm card blank from \white card with the fold atthe top. Die-cut a piece of magenta card using the Quilted Stitched Pattern and trim to measure 10.5x13cm, Mount onto black card and attach to the card front. Die-cut apiece of mint green card Using the Double Edge Scallop Border dle. Trim to 13cm then wrap gingham ribbon around itand secure the ends at the back. Attach to the left ofthe card font as shown. Die-cut the heart border from the Love Note set from mint green card and attach in the bottom right comer of the card front. what \ makes you DIEFERENT Die-cut the scallop frame from the Love Note set from black card, Fixto the card front with foam pads as shown. Cut a §.5x6.7em piece of white ‘ard and round the corners with a punch. ‘Stamp the Diagonal Stripes image ‘onto the card in grey ink then fix to the scalloped frame. Stampa sentiment from the Fabulous Flamingo stamp setin black ink onto white card. Trim to size and round the comers. Mount ontoa slightly larger piece of green card, round the ‘comers then fixto the striped panel as shown using foam pads, Create one flamingo following Steps Sand 6 of the Being unique ‘ard then attach to the left of the scalloped frame using foam pads. Tie a bow in apiece of gingham ribbon and fx to the bottom of the ribbon on the card front, Decorate button with twine as shown then attach to the bow. For the finishing touch add gems to the top right corner of the card front.Se in aa ae te ~S — * oe <= r MARILYN ROBERTSON KIM ONO The enchanting new collection from Crafter’s Companion The collection includes: 4 unmounted rubber stamps sets, 6 5” x 7” embossing folders, 8 metal die sets and a papercrafting CD-ROM be Ask at your local craft store for more details or visit www.crafterscompanion.co.ukFIANDPICK AA KKK KARE KKH HK KAKA K AH We receive lots of reader cards here at Making Cards. Sore are so good we thought we would give one talented card maker each month the spotlight they deserve to show off their amazing design. This cute card was created by Pauline Bird. How made it I started with a 15m square whit card bank trimmed a piece of petty patterned whitepaper from the Nitwit Coastal Collection measuring 14.2¢m square and mounted tonto Kraft tard leaving a 2mm Dore’ al around before Rang tt the Centre of the card font. then cuta piece ofthe blue polkadot pope om the Beary Mine Designs Mini Dots collection Imeasting93x125cm mounted the same way and attached to the cad fronton the right side. epeated this once more with a 10.5x9.5cm piece of striped paper from the same Nitwit Collection ad secured tothe ea ont nthe postion shown, "punched the botom ofa piece of rf card using a Fihas ceige punch, rimmed it to 14461 Scm, wrapped a plce of bite ribbon horizontal around itand fad itt the card font pprox. 25cm fom the bottom edge printed the Children at the Sensde mage fom Nicerane Designs, mounted tonto Kraft Card and fred itt the cad ont as shown using foam pads. ut Pauline year hushand gave meacard smakrg bokor hia and my cbsessin wes bmn. My card making ste varies liketo try my hand most thr ieajred decnypage even dabble wi disessedceseysonaccastrs ut woulddesce my ran styeas ean and layered. started my blogin 20 toshere mmycards ardent celenges hae made lls of wonder fiends avr the word ‘nd joined numercus design teams. | tied a bow in white ribbon and another in twine and together ‘with a button attached them to the border on the right side of the topper. To complete the front ofthe card | added a ticket sentiment and some white adhesive pearis. | decorated the Inside ofthe card using the same design as the front leaving off the bow and replacing the image with plain white card stock, KAKKKKKAAEK KKK lyoud like one of your designs to be considered for Handpicked then send itto the Editor at the address below along with detailed instructions of how it was made. Don't forget to tell usalittle bit about yourself and include a recent photo. Handpicked, Making Cards, Warners Group Publications PLC, ‘The Maltings, West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 SPH cr email Sally at sallyjarvisewarnersgroup.co.ukItem Code (eg: SD198) Qy ADD £1.50 P&P if ordor value under £9.00 on orders over £9.00. For orders under £9.00 a chorge of £1.50 P&P will be applied Tol Your preferred method of payment Cheque/Fostal Order - made payable to ‘Joonna Sheen ld {name and address on back of cheque/postal order please) Credit/Debit Card Card Number Expiry Date CVC Numbee Me/Mes/Miss Address Posteode Tel No [in case of queries) Email Please send order form to - Joanna Sheen Limited, Victoria Farm, Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 4QH Yu con also order by telephone - 01626 872405 (Mon - Fr 9.30am - 4pm, or order online a! www.joannasheen.comraking it We had great fun creating faux bleach elements on these fantastic designs far men. Designed by Tracey Metcalfe Noteworthy Create a 10.5x14.8¢m card blank from cream card. uta piece of cream card slightly larger than the card blank. Secure the Stars Layering Stencil to the right of the card using low tack tape then apply Texture Paste through the stencil on the right-hand side as shown using a palette keife. Remove the stencil and allow to dry. Lightly spritz the star panel with ‘water then spray with Chopped Pesto Dylusions. Lightly spritz again with water to help the colour moveand spread out then heat dry. po oan * What do Ineed? For both cards © Ctremcrd > (Texture Paste by Ranger —__ > palette rife > Walnut Stain distress inkpad _ © byTimHot: © ne benaing to © Black archival nkpad © Citra box basics > » Noteworthy Scere fp Alitemsabovepls: (tars and Cargo Layering 5 Stencs by Tn Woz hopped Pesto and Pomegranate ‘Seed Dylusion ink prays by Ranger 5 Black Soot cress inkpad brTiniote (ClArtful Artifacts and Typography. "stamp sets by Tim Holte/Stampers Anonymous. Idea-ology Life Quotes and Elements > Reman abby Tmt Place the Cargo stencil on the left of the panel and spritz water through 2 small section in the top left corner, Leave fora few seconds then remove the stencil 2 shown in Photo A over the page. Blot off ‘excess water sing kitchen towel and heat dry (Photo B) to reveal a bleached effect. Repeat in the bottom left corner Remove the spray mechanism from the Pomegranate Seed Dylusions and flick alittle ink from the tube across the panel to create droplets of colour Leave fora few seconds, blot off excess with kitchen towel and heat dy. We stencilled and stamped bleach effects using ink sprays and water for a fun and safe technique that added subtle decoration to these intensely coloured designs. Fic the star panel tothe card front and, ‘rim flush with the edges of the card blank. Edge the card front with Walnut Stain ink using an ink blending tool Use Black Soot ink to repeatedly stamp the tips ofthe pen nibs image fram the Artful Artifacts stamp set onthe left ofthe card frontas shown. Stamp the bottle from the Typography stamp setin black archival inkon the card frontas shown and heat dry. For the finishing touch add the ‘Noteworthy ‘Life Quotes Remnant Rub tothebottom ofthe card front along with a pen nib from the Elements Remnant Rubs.tdol iat do Words of wis ‘tone at stor pe arg Levering Sec Tn Wot PoteadJate, Tangri Dram and Gaunt Donen oraz Lng Troearohy,

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From the front they look lke regular wedding cards but open them up to reveal either a flourish or heart pop-out bearing the names of the bride and groom. Cream and gold set the tone for an elegant theme while the pop-outs add a fun element in a sophisticated style, Swirls pop-up fold cream cardinal to make an AS cad blank with held athe op, Edge the front and the inside ofthe card Using the Galaxy Gold inkpad ‘Stamp the largest flourish stamp from the Newsprint Flourishes stamp set in the top right and bottom left comers ofthe card front using Lightning Black ink. Repeat on the top left and bottom right corners ofthe card Inside then stamp the medium and small flourishes in the remaining comers on the ‘ard inside as shown. Use the template over the page to draw and cut a flourish from cream card then edge with Galaxy Gold ink. Score along the dotted lines as shown fon the template then mountain fold‘the score line on the left so the smaller swirl sits underneath the main flourish Valley fold the score line on the ight so the smaller swirl stands upright. You should now be able to stand the flourish upright with the smaller swirls flat on the work surface. ‘Open up the card blank soit is flat on your work surface and the inside face up. Attach the flourish to ‘the card inside by fixing the smaller ‘swirl on the left to the top half ofthe ‘card blank so the mountain fold is tem above the fold in the card blank. Fix the swirl on the right tothe bottom half of the card blank so the valley fold is Tem below the fold in the card blank as shown, Cut and score another flourish from cream card, cut away the ‘two smaller swils from the centre area ‘as shown then edge with Galaxy Gold ink. Valley fold the scoreline on the left ‘and mountain fold the score line on the right. Fix to the card inside as before bbut this time attaching the left swirl below the fold in the card blank and the right haif above as shown so the two flourishes are entwined. Computer generate the names of the bride and groom, print ‘out and then trace onto the butterfly place cards as shown. Alternatively you ‘can stamp the names or handwrite them directly onto the butterflies. Highlight the names using a Stardust pen to adda litle glitter. Colour the decorative wings with Galaxy Gold Ink then edge each butterfly with Lightning Black ink. Attach to the Uncut flourish as shown securing in place with a litle glue at the bottom of the wings. ‘Stamp a Line Sentimenttin Lightning Black ink onto cream ‘card. Trim to size cutting a'V’shape in ‘each end to create a banner then edge ‘with Lighting Black ink. Mount onto ‘cream card, tim to leave athin border all round then edge with Galaxy Gold Ink. Lightly shape the banner into a ‘curve as shown then attach to the card front with silicone glue, For the finishing touch decorate the card front and the butterflies ‘on the inside with gold pearlsas shown. What do | need? Pop-upheart Alliteme atetartpluss (Seattered Straw dlstress inkpad _by Tim He smal Brown tick-om pearl Pop-up heart Fold eet cain ato makean AS card blank flat the top. Blend a {uctianieruenithendjot Uarond frotandinide sing Seater Stank then edge wath Lighting Back Stamp the medium flourish stamp in the top left and bottom right corners ofthe card front using Galaxy Gold ink Stamp the large flourish inal four corners of ‘the cardinside in Galaxy Gold ink, Using the templates opposite draw and cutthree single hearts from cream card Blend a border around the edges of the hearts using Scattered Stawinkthen edge with Lightning Blackink, Stampa Line Sentiment in Lightning Blackink onto one ofthe heartsas shown, Stamp the flourishes onto the heats using Galaxy Gold ink Run asmall balltooloverthe back ofthe sentiment heart tocreate shape then attach the hearts tothe card front secuting the swid hearts in place with the glue and the sentiment heart ‘with foam pads. Daw and cut two double hearts fom cream card then ink the ledges and starnp with flourishes ‘2 before but leave the centre area of one ‘of the larger hearts clea, stamping the flourishes around the edge only. Place the double hearts on your work surface, one above the other with the smaller heats nextto each otherinthe middle and the larger plainer heartat the bottom. Valley fod the score lines on each double heart so both of the smallerhearts stand up right. Glue the smallerhearts together applying glue tothe topof the heats ony. Fe the top large heart tothe top ofthe cardinside withthe valle fold Smm above the foi the card blank Fold up the heats 50 they re stacked on top of each ‘other withthe plain side ofthe lower larger heart on top. Apply adhesive tothe heart then fold the card shut to pressing gently to fox in place, ‘Add names to two butterfly place cards following Step 6 ofthe fist card then edge with Scattered Straw and Lighting Black inks. 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