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Today I would like to share a tutorial for  a new way to use 3D images. The cards fold flat into a normal sized for easy posting. 3D Box Card Tutorial  You will need Card 10 ¾” x 6” Acetate 5”x3 ½” 3d image Stickers Score Board I have used Hearty Crafts 3D paper Tole from Blue Edge Crafts and stickers from Sticker Store Score the card from the left side at ¾”, 1 ¼”, 1 ¾”, 5 ¾”, 6 ¼”,6 ¾” Burnish all the folds well. Fold the score lines in the following way from the left. Mountain, valley, mountain and the next score lines in the same way.  Cut a 4 1/4”x 3” aperture in the first large section of the card ( see photo) I cut mine with Spellbinders Matting Basics Attach acetate to the inside of the opening using double sided tape                       Construct the   3D image and decide what type of background you would like....

Easter Bonnet Brooch A cute little Easter Bonnet Brooch suitable for girls of all ages. You will need : Card   (colour of choice) Spellbinders scalloped circle die Spellbinders Circle die Flowers Ribbon Brooch pin Kindy glitz (optional)             Instructions Step 1: Cut 1 Spellbinders Scalloped circle die (I have used the 3 rd size up ) and 1 plain Spellbinders circle ( smallest size) Step 2 :   Cut a strip of card 1cm wide and long enough to go around the smaller circle. You need to glue this around the edge of the circle. I suggest doing a little at a time and letting it partially dry before continuing.     Step 3 :    When this has dried glue it to the centre of the scalloped circle. Step 4: Tie a ribbon with a bow at the back around the brim and add flowers. Step 5: Glue the brooch pin on the centre of the back of the bo...

Today I would like to share a tutorial for Cake Slices using the Marianne Designs Cake Slice Template. I have found these are excellent for  a little gift at a dinner party, Christmas or a wedding favour. Basic Instructions: Draw and cut out the slice using the template. Pierce the marked holes for the stitching   Happy Birthday Slice : The box has been cut in white Bazzill dots and stitched in black and red. A gold greeting has been added to the top as well as punched leaf and holographic flowers which have been raised with 3d tape. Smaller flowers have been added to the side as well as gold peel off stickers. Christmas Slice : The box has been cut in white embossed bazzill and stitched in red. A greeting sticker, star stickers and wreath sticker have been added to the top and red and green star stickers to the side as well as red and green rhinestones. Butterfly Slice : the box has been cut from pink bazzill and stitched in pink. The bu...

A perfect gift for a new Mum, Birth Announcements, Thank You cards and Christening invitations presented in a pretty box which can be used as a keepsake box. A few little extras for the new arrival complete the box. Instructions Box:   Cover the outside lid, sides and inside lid of the box with patterned paper. I have used Birch paper- Baby ABC, Baby Blue Striped and Baby Blue Glitter from Blue Edge Crafts. Add embellishments of your choice to both the inside and outside lid. I have added Baby embellishments from Blue Edge Crafts and a chipboard word which I painted and coated with Dimensional Magic and a rhinestone word. Cards: Make 10 C6 sized (15cm x 11cm) cards by adding a layer of patterned paper measuring   (14cm x 10cm ) to the front of the card, add a tag and a “Thank You” sticker. Make 20 smaller cards 10 cm x 10 cm and add a layer of patterned paper (9cm x 9cm). Attach tags to the front of each card and add “It’s a Boy” st...

  We have a new challenge over at Craft Mad this year . It is names Projects Tips and Techniques. Each month we will have a new challenge and we have started the year with a calendar. You can find instructions for the calendar  here    

 A quick little project for you today. Altered Clip Board   For this project you will need: Clipboard Patterned paper Plain card Note pad Sticky post it pad                           Mini Calendar 2 pegs 3 paper clips Embellishments of your choice     Instructions Step 1: Cut the patterned paper to approx 1cm smaller than the clipboard and attach with adhesive of your choice. Step 2: Add double sided tape to the back of the long note pad and then attach it to the clipboard. Step 3: Using the plain card, cut a mat for the calendar and the post-it note pad, attach them to the pieces and then attach to the right hand side of the clipboard.               Step 4: Paint the two pegs the colour of your choice and g...

Fathers Day Card #3 Card #3 Instructions Add a layer of patterned paper to a 7x5 white card. Add a layer of black card then a narrow strip of the same patterned paper across the centre of the black. Overlay with a vertical piece of a coordinating patterned paper #2. Attch the base tool straight on to the patterned paper then raise the second tool with 3d squares. Add the greeting and your card is complete. I have used a sheet of Lomiac Paperboard Shapes from Blue Edge Crafts for my tools I covered them with card and embossed some parts with the Grand Calibur. 

Another card suitable for Dad's Day. Card #2 Instructions. Score and fold a 30cm x 15cm piece of dark brown card at 10cm and 20 cm to make a triple fold card. Attach a of 30cm x 3cm piece fawn card along the top of the brown card and trim the edges to the same length. Cut 2 pieces of 7cm x 7cm fawn card for the pockets and attach to the first and last panel.   Put tape on 3 sides only leaving the top open.   You could stitch around the pockets if you wish. Cut a piece of 9.5cm x 3cm fawn card and attach it to the centre of the card. Add gold brads to the tops of the pockets, the sides of the straps and along the top. This is optional as is the placement of them. Add greeting stickers and alphas of your choice. Add the tools to the pockets . I have used a sheet of Lomiac Paperboard Shapes from Blue Edge Crafts for my tools I covered them with card and embossed some parts with the Grand Calibur.        ...

Fathers day is just around the corner in Australia so I woudl like to share some card tutorials with you over the next few days.  Project 1 For this project you will need: 1 piece of card 28cm x 11cm 1 piece card 13cm x 8.5cm 1 piece card 8.5cm x 4cm Patterned paper 13cm x 7.5cm Patterned paper 7.5cm x 3cm Stamp or digital image to suit the Male theme Stickers and embellishments of your choice Instructions Step1 Using the sketch provided cut and score the 28cm x 11cm piece of card at 2.5cm, 7cm, 9.5cm, 18.5cm, 21cm, 25.5cm. (note: the sketch is not to scale) Step2 Make a mark at 14cm and cut a slit 1cm in from each side Step3:   Join the larger piece of patterned paper to the 13.8.5 piece of card with glue or double sided tape. Step 4 : Decorate this panel now and then slide it down through the centre slit. Fold on all score lines and adhere the bottom edge of the panel to the first flap of each side of the base. ...

Today I have a tutorial to show you. This is a quick and simple memo board which would make an excellent gift. You will need: 40cm x 30cm blank canvas Bazzill Christmas Paper: Green Spot, Argyle Green, Mistletoe Kisses Green Bazzill Cork sheet Ribbon Flowers Magnets Alphabets Brads Paint Instructions Step1: Paint the sides of the canvas and approx 5cm around the front edge. It is not necessary to paint the whole face of the canvas as it will not be seen however this is a personal choice. Step2 : Glue or tape a 30cm x 30cm sheet of Bazzill Green Dots Christmas paper to the left hand front of the canvas. Step 3 Run 1cm wide (approx) ribbon diagonally across the page at 5 cm intervals, do not glue the ribbon onto the paper but secure it at the back of the canvas with staples or drawing pins. A strip of double sided tape on the canvas along the right hand edge of the paper is a good help until you have the ri...

                                  Today I would like to share with you a tutorial for a candle card For this project you will need: Piece card 10”x7-1/2” (Base) Piece card 6-1/2” x 6” Patterned paper of your choice Small piece acetate 4 tea light candles Double sided tape or glue Embellishments of your choice. Instructions Note: we are working in inches for this project The base Step 1: Using the larger piece of card score at ¾” and 6 ¾” Rotate card and score the short side at ½”, 1 ¼”, 2 ¾”, 3 ½”, 5” and 8 ¼”. Step 2 : Cut out the card as shown in the diagram Your card should look like this. Step 3: Turn the card around and insert and tape the piece of acetate inside the aperture. Fold the box and glue the base flaps together. ...