Painted Blooms Sunburst

Good evening everyone,

I have shared this pretty Sunburst card over on the main page today, and thought I'd pop the instructions over on here.

Instructions

Trim a piece of white card to 14cm x 14cm

Draw a line across at 6.5cm up from bottom

Trim various pieces of paper to 11.5cm x 4cm and cut in half diagonally 

Arrange papers onto card lining the first one up with the horizontal line

with the tip of the paper about 3/4 of the way across your card

Working from Left to Right until the top half of the card is covered 

(Make sure papers meet at bottom & reach past the card)

Trim a piece of paper to 6.5cm x 14cm and add to the bottom section of the card  

(Cut off the excess paper around the top section)

Wrap a piece of ribbon & lace across the top of the paper join

Mat panel onto a piece of card cut to 14.5cm x 14.5cm, add to the front of a 6x6 card blank

Trim a doiley in half and add to the top section of the card covering where the points of the papers meet

Trim a piece of paper to 5cm x 7cm and cut into a banner shape, add a piece of ribbon to the top

Create a Rosette & add a flower topper to the centre, mat onto the tag

and add on top of the doiley using foams pads

Add a diecut sentiment in bottom LH corner, finish off with a few randomly placed gems

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Thanks for popping by today

Lyndsey

Twist Fold Card

Good evening everyone,

Over on the main page today I've shared this cute Twist Fold Card and thought I'd pop the instructions up on here.

At first glance it looks like a cute little 4 panelled card, however remove the band and pull open to reveal a hidden sentiment😊

When opened fully it measures approx 8" sq

Instructions

Trim a piece of card to 20cm x 20cm

Draw feint lines across & down at 5cm, 10cm & 15cm 

Score lines diagonally in the center squares to create a diamond shape

Score the 10cm lines from each point of the diamond to the edge of the paper

In the top LH corner score the 5cm line down to the diamond point

In the top RH corner score the 15cm line across to the diamond point

In the bottom LH corner score the 5cm line across to the diamond point

In the bottom RH corner score the 15cm line up to the diamond point

(see diagram for folds)

Fold the 10cm lines as valley folds & Fold the 5cm & 15cm as mountain folds

Fold the card into shape - (folding clockwise)

Trim 2 pieces of paper to 4.5cm (wide)x 9.5cm (tall)

Trim to fit diagonal and add to the card top LH & bottom RH

Trim 2 pieces of paper to 9.5cm (wide) x 4.5cm (tall)

Trim to fit diagonal and add to the card bottom LH & top RH

Trim 4 pieces of white card to 4cm x 4cm - stamp image on each

Mat onto coloured card 4.5cm x 4.5cm - add to each corner of card

Trim a strip of card to 3cm tall - fold & secure to create a band

Trim a piece of paper to 2.5cm x 10cm & add to the band

Stamp 2 x sentiment, die cut and mat onto coloured card

Add one to the center of diamond and one to the band

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Hope you enjoy this tutorial

Thanks for popping by my blog today

Lyndsey xx

Internal Pop Out Butterfly Card

Good morning everyone,

Today over on the Main Blog I'm sharing this pretty Internal Pop Out Card and thought I share the instructions with you over here 😊

Instructions

Trim a piece of coloured card to 19cm x 14cm

Score lines along the longer edge down at 7cm, 9.5cm & 12cm

Mountain fold the 9.5cm score, and valley fold the other 2

Stick inside an A6 card blank, so the inside pops out (Alternative trim a DL card down to 15cm tall)

Trim 2 pieces of white card to 13.5cm x 6.5cm and attach to the inside of the card

Trim 2 pieces of coloured card to 7cm x 4.5cm & 1 to 7cm x 4cm

Trim 2 pieces of white card to 6.5cm x 4cm & 1 to 6.5cm x 3.5cm

Attach together and stick to the pop out section of the card - 2 on the LH side & 1 on the RH side

Trim a piece of white card to 8.5cm x 13.5cm

Emboss card using amnembossing folder, mat onto coloured card cut to 9cm x 14cm and add to card front

Trim a piece of paper to 3.5cm x 8.5cm & mat onto coloured card cut to 4cm x 9cm - add to card front towards the bottom

Cover the back of a wooden frame with paper,  Add to the card front on the patterned strip & place a sentiment topper overhanging

Die cut various butterflies, and attach to pop out sections and front of card

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Hope you enjoy making this card, thanks for popping by today

Lyndsey xx

Herringbone background design

Hello everyone,

Today over on the Main Blog I have shown this beautiful Butterfly card made using the Herringbone pattern technique for the background papers. I thought I'd pop it on here with the instructions

Instructions
Trim a piece of card to 10 cm x 25cm, score in half to make a card blank
Trim a piece of plain pink card to 9.5cm x 12cm and add to card front using foam pads
Trim a piece of white card to 9cm x 11.5cm
Cut various strips of paper to 1.5cm wide
Add 3 strips of paper to the card panel as shown in diagram, creating 4 triangle areas on the card
Use the remaining paper to fill in each area - (leaving a small gap between each piece is optional)
Trim off any overhang and add the panel to the card front
Stamp the 'Happy Birthday senitment onto white card, carefully trim around the border and add to the bottom RH side of the card using foam pads
Stamp the butterflies onto card, carefully cut out and add to the card with foam pads
Finish off with a few randonly placed gems


Thanks for popping by today
Lyndsey xx

Free Standing Pop Up Card

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Sharing how to make this Free Standing Pop card today as shown over on the Main Blog

Instructions

Trim a piece of card to 28cm x 14.5cm

Score lines down at 2.5cm, 7cm, 9.5cm 14cm, 18.5cm, 21cm & 25.5cm

At the 14cm line - measure 2cm from each edge

and trim away a small section from either side of the scoreline

Trim 4 pieces of paper to 14cm x 4cm & add to the 4.5cm wide sections

Trim 2 pieces of paper to 14cm x2cm & add to the 2.5cm wide sections

Trim a piece of card to 10cm x 15cm

Trim a piece of paper to 9.5cm x 14.5cm & add to card

Slot the card piece through the gap and stick the card together

Wrap ribbon around the top front section and tie a bow

Make up decoupage and add to front pop up panel

Finish off with flowers, gems etc for decoration

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Thank you for popping by today

Lyndsey xx

Kite shaped Explosion Card

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Today I have the measurements and instructions to make this cute Kite shaped Explosion Card that I've shared over on the main blog today 😊

Instructions

Trim a piece of A4 white card to 12cm tall (leaving the length)

Score, Fold & Cut as per the diagram shown above in the pictures

Trim 2 pieces of paper to 5.5cm x 9cm & 2 pieces to 5.5cm x 5.5cm - trim off diagonally to fit shape and add to the front of the card

Trim 2 pieces of paper to 5.5cm x 5.5cm, trim diagonally to fit and add to inside of the card

Tape a piece of twine to the inside back of the card at the bottom

Trim a piece of paper to fit the inside of the card shape (I did mine just by lining the paper up and measuring that way - not actual measurements)

Stamp the sentiment, Die cut and add to the card - decorate with a selection of flowers

Tie ribbon bows around the twine kite tail to finish

Lyndsey xx

Gate Fold Explosion Card

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Popping on today to give you the instructions on how to make this fabby Exploding Gate Fold Card.

Thanks for popping by today

Lyndsey xx

Pocket Card with Pull out Tag

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Today I thought I would share the instructions on how to make this cute little Pocket Card

Double Aperture Card

Hi all,

Popping on today with instructions on how to make this fabby Double Aperture Card

Pop Front Gatefold Card

Hi all,

Today I have the instructions to show you to make this fabby Pop Front Gatefold Card

 

Double Pocket Circular Card

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Thought I'd pop on today with instructions on how to make this fabby Double Pocket Circular Card.

The base is made from a piece of 12" x 12" Double Sided paper, which is cut into a 25cm circle - scored, cut & folded into shape

Here are the Measurements & Instructions

3D Triangle (Teepee) Card

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Today I have tutorial on how to make this cute little 3D Triangle Card

Items

Image - All Dressed Up For Christmas

White Card

3 x pieces of patterned paper

Plain Oval Die 

Fancy Oval Die

Promarkers (colours listed below)

Flowers, Ribbon & Embellishments

Step 1 - Trim 3 pieces of Card to 14cm x 14cm

Step 2 - Score in half diagonally and fold

Step 3 - Trim 3 pieces of paper to 13cm x 13cm & trim in half Diagonally

Step 4 - Attach papers to each card base

Step 5 - Adhere the 3 panels together as shown

Panel 1 - LH side (bottom) score line going bottom left to top right

Panel 2 - RH side (bottom) score line going top left to bottom right

Panel 3 Middle (top) score line going vertically

Step 6 - Add a one side of a piece of velcro fastening to the LH panel as shown in the picture

Step 7 - Turn the card over and add the other side of a piece of velcro to the top LH corner

Step 8 - Fold the card together and stick closed with the velcro

Step 9 - Print & colour image, Die Cut out using a Plain Oval Die

Die Cut a Fancy Oval from green card

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Promarker Colours

Skin - Coral, Soft Peach, Oatmeal, Blush

Hair - Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Tan, Satin 

Dress - Burgundy, Cardinal, Antique Pink, Dusky Rose, Budding Rose

Tree - Pine, Olive Green, Marsh Green, Moss

Presents - Raw Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Vanilla

Burgundy, Antique Pink, Dusky Rose, Budding Rose

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Step 10 - Adhere to the card front as shown in the picture

Step 11 - Finish off with flowers, ribbon & embellishments of your choice

Thanks for joining me here today, hope you have enjoyed my tutorial. 

Lyndsey xx

Opening Purse Box - Instructions

Hi all,

Thought I'd pop on today with the instructions to make this cute little Purse Box.

The box is made using a 12 x 12 piece of card and scoring into shape. The flap was created using a scalloped circle nestie, stuck to the back and a little velcro on the front so that it can be opened.  

Here are the instructions and measurements

Lyndsey xx

Buckle Card Tutorial

Hi all,

Today I have tutorial on how to make this cute little Buckle Style Card.

You will need the following items

6x6 Card Blank

3 x Patterned Papers

A4 sheet Coloured Card

Colouring Medium (I used Promakers - colours listed below)

Fancy Oval & Plain Oval Dies

Corner Rounder Punch
Embellishments (as prefered)

& obviously basic supplies

1. Trim a 4cm piece away from the LH side of the card blank

2. Take this piece and score across at 5cm from the bottom (this will be your buckle)

3. Round the corners of the Buckle on the longer side

4. Trim a piece of paper to 9cm x 3cm & a piece of card to 9.5cm x 3.5cm

Round the corners of each piece

5. Mat together and attach to Buckle - also adding tape to the RH side

6. On the RH side of your card draw a line across 2cm up from the bottom.

On the LH side of the card draw 2 lines across at 2cm & 6cm up from the bottom

& 1 line vertically 3cm in from the LH edge

 7. Attach the Buckle to the RH side of the card, using the line you drew for placment 

8. Trim a piece of paper to 13.5cm x 13.5cm & mat onto card cut to 14cm x 14cm

Trim another piece of paper to 10cm x 13.5cm & mat onto card cut to 10.5cm x 14cm

9. Add the large panel to the inside back of your card (this will also cover the back of the buckle)

10. Add the smaller panel to the outside front of your card

11. Using the lines on the back of the LH side of the card as a guide, trim out a small window (this will create the slot where you feed the buckle through)

12. Print & colour image. Die cut out using a plain Oval Die

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Promarkers used

Skin - Coral, Soft Peach, Oatmeal, Blush

Hair - Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Mustard, Buttercup

Dress, Shoes & Hair Clips -  Maroon, Cardinal, Antique Pink, Dusky Rose, Budding Rose

Rabbit & Star - Cocoa, Caramel, Sandstone, Vanilla

Large Present - Cardinal, Antique Pink, Cocktail Pink

Med Present - Olive, Marsh Green, Moss, Pear Green

Small Present - Antique Pink, Cocktail Pink, Pastel Pink

Grounding - Warm Grey 5,3,1 & Blender

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13. Die cut a Fancy Oval from coloured card

14. Mat together and add to the front of the card (taking care not to add any adhesive where the image covers the slot)

15. Decorate card with embellishments of your choice

To close the card you will push the buckle underneath the image and through the slot

Hope you enjoyed the tutorial

Lyndsey xx