Hi friends
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It is a new month which should bring more exciting cards to share. If you have shares in March now it is the time to share your card. This year more than ever, all your cards are so beautiful. I really appreciate all the work that was done on each and every card you have shared. Now time to send more for May.
Here is my latest card:
I got my print outs from http://theclipartfairy.com/ I must say her work prints out well. 1 Printed out her a easel in pink, (3) card stock in white. For a quick reminder on how to make a beautiful easel card whatever size of card you are making, the front of the card will be folded in half. If what you are attaching to the front of that flap (Bottom end or right end of where your card will open) This flap folds inward so you can adhere your topper to the front of that flap already standing up. Choose how far in you want your flap to go and place the decorative item in place so it will be the stopper piece so your card will stand up but it has to also close. On my card, what is holding the card standing is my flower that is on the bottom platform of my card. I hope it all makes sense. If you are interested in this template, visit Wendy's website.
1 cardstock for the backing paper (bottom matted part)
1 cardstock for the 2 of the shaped layers
1 cardstock for the larger layer and smaller shaped labels (I didn't use on this card)
I had some flowers I had removed from flower branches we purchase in craft stores and I also made the smaller flowers with a punch, cupped them appropriately, then I pearled the flower centers. I used glue dots to make sure the flowers are well adhered to the card. Before I glued on my flowers, I added a ribbon to the back where the fold is and pearled the ribbon. I also glittered all of the shaped edges.
In order to have a nice looking flower cascade you have to layout your flowers first, when you are happy with the look of it you can start adhering them to the card. I also added some leaves to add some interest to the flowers. My hubby was watching me making it last night and was very impressed by this card. He asked me if I wanted to make more of them? I answered YESSSSSSSSSS! So much can be done, make it your own! Have fun.
Thank you for viewing my latest creation and I hope you will want to try this technique it is one I want to continue making because it suits so many important events of our own families and friends. Imagine a graduation card???
I will post more cards on the next blog. Thank you for commenting!
Have a lovely day!
Nicole :)