Hi crafters! Judi here with a simple tutorial for you today.
This card will soon be on its way to a friend who is midway through four rounds of chemotherapy, but it would also be perfect for someone starting a new job, about to enter college, or buying a new house.
Experienced cardmakers – look at the photo and proceed! Beginners, please follow the instructions below.
1. Die cut ‘Good Luck’ from dark green Velvet Adhesive sheet.
2. Die cut the Planner Essentials 5 frame from Shimmer Sheetz in color of choice, backed with Clear Double Sided Adhesive prior to cutting. (Reminder: A metal adaptor plate is REQUIRED for die cutting Shimmer Sheetz. Review Els van de Burgt’s video tutorial here if you are new to this technique.
3. Emboss outer frame and inner panel with two different embossing folders in coordinating patterns. I used two folders with leaves, but you can use any of your choice!
4. Arrange the elements on the front of an A2 top-fold patterned paper card as shown. Remove the release sheet from the back of the Shimmer Sheetz and Velvet Adhesive to adhere. Add quarter-inch brads to the holes at the top left and right.
5. Use spray adhesive to secure the dried 4-leaf clover. Alternatively, sew down the stem with fine metallic braid or embroidery thread to hold the clover in place. (If you don’t have a real clover, trace around a 3-leaf clover, add the fourth leaf, and hand-cut your own from the Velvet Adhesive sheet.)
TIP: Because a real clover is quite fragile, mail the card inside out to protect it.
OPTION: Instead of securing the embellished frame panel to a card front, back it with cardstock and turn it into a hanging sign! Knot cord or twine through the holes at the top corners.
I hope my project inspired you to send a little luck to someone special!
Judi Kauffman
Supplies:
Other:
Adhesive Velvet in dark green
2 embossing folders of choice
Sanding block
Patterned cardstock
2 quarter-inch brads
4-leaf clover
Spray adhesive OR needle and thread (to secure clover)
Such a pretty card!
Thanks, Kirsty. I am thinking of making some with brighter shades of green and a shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day.
Thank you, i love your card, Nancy!
Thank you, Nancy. The minute I saw that planner die I thought it would make a great little hanging sign, and the opening in the center is ideal for a photo (or a row of photos if they are strung side by side.
Really lovely card, Judi! Those planner dies would be great for so many different uses! Your clover is great!