Hi Crafters and Friends, Great to be with you again today with a little more inspiration using Foamiran and accessories from 14 Craft Bar. For the past week I have been busy making Christmas Cards, it looks like the colour schemes for this year are going to suit me down to the ground. My card today is made with a colour combination I adore, I just love all shades and tones of blues and combining them with white really set them off. I have included Poinsettias and my favourite roses, I do hope you will take a look. I have deliberately left the card sentiment free, as this card could quite easily suit any occasion.
You will need:
Blue Foamiran 015 Navy (Also in the Winter Set)
White Foamiran 001 White (Also in the Winter Set)
Dark Green Foamiran 021 (Also in the Irish Set)
Glue Gun
Glitter
PVA Glue
Sue Wilson Lavish Accented Octagon
Sue Wilson Double Stitched Octagon
Sprigs/Twigs dies or similar
Blue Card
White Card
Step 1: Cut a selection of rose petals from 2.5'' x 2.5'' & 3'' x 3'' Squares.
Step 2: Shape you petals, cupping them and frilling the edges as shown in my last video. (Here is the link)
Step 3: Cut a selection of Poinsettias in blue and white foamiran.
Step 4: Roll and twist them and leave for 10-15 mins.
Step 5: Unfold and straighten very slightly.
Step 6: Assemble your flowers, edge them with PVA and add some clear or AB glitter to give a frosty look.
Step 7: Cut and Mount your chosen card layers.
Step 8: Layer your card pieces onto an 8 x 8 card base. Here I have used Silver white Centura Pearl.
Step 9: Arrange your flowers and secure them in place. Your card is now finished and ready to add your chosen sentiment.
And a close up of the blooms:
Thank you ever so much for joining me today, I have really enjoyed making this card to show you so I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial. Would love to hear from you and any comments or questions. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx
Thanks Nick this is gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine, I am over the moon you like it.xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful and inspirational! I am so happy you are available for all of us to learn. Thank you ❤❤
ReplyDeleteStephanie, Thank you so much for you lovely comment, I am so happy that you feel I share inspiration with you, that makes me very happy and proud. I will always help wherever I can, just ask or comment. Thank you again, it means an awful lot to me.xx
DeleteA beautiful card Nick. Love the Ponsettias. Thank you for sharing and for the tutorial. Much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThank you o much for your comments, they do mean a lot. You're always welcome, I love to share with you, it's a real pleasure.xx
DeleteA really beautiful card,love the colours that you have made it with.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Nicola x
I am so pleased you like this Nicola, I really love Blue and white. Thank you again, it's really nice of you.xx
DeleteYour card is absolutely stunning X
ReplyDeleteI am over the moon you like it, Thank you ever so much for your comment.xx
ReplyDeleteThis is delightful, but you put a lot of work in it.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Rose
I am so pleased you like it Rose, I love crafting so it's a pleasure really. Thank you so much for your comment it means a lot to me.xx
DeleteHi Nick I have only just found your blog and I am finding it so inspirational Love your cards
ReplyDeleteHi June, Thank you ever so much I am so glad you like what I am sharing and to hear you say it's inspirational has made my day. I am so pleased you have found my blog,but more that you are enjoying it too. Thanks so much for your lovely comment.xx
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