to make this card, start with a piece of dark pinkish cardstock that is 4 1/4 x 11 in. fold in half. at the top of the card fold a 1/2 in. border, and glue together. punch two small holes about 1 in. apart in the middle. cut out four 1 1/2 x 2 in squares of cream cardstock. glue to the card. sew around each of the squares. cut out the letters "l, v, e" using a punch, diecut, or cricut. carefully color the edges of the letters to make them stand out. (or if you use a cricut, they make these markers that you use to draw the letters before they are cut out). glue the letters to their correct windows. cut out a heart using chipboard (a very thick, dense piece of cardboard-like paper). cut a heart out of patterned pink paper, that is the same size as the chipboard. glue the two together. you can use sandpaper to smooth the edges together. glue the heart to the correct window. finally, use raffia to make a flat bow through holes on the top of the card.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
love windows too
a friend convinced me to sign up for a valentines card exchange, and this is the card I ended up making. I really like the card I made last year, "love windows," and decided to do a slightly fancier version of that one.
to make this card, start with a piece of dark pinkish cardstock that is 4 1/4 x 11 in. fold in half. at the top of the card fold a 1/2 in. border, and glue together. punch two small holes about 1 in. apart in the middle. cut out four 1 1/2 x 2 in squares of cream cardstock. glue to the card. sew around each of the squares. cut out the letters "l, v, e" using a punch, diecut, or cricut. carefully color the edges of the letters to make them stand out. (or if you use a cricut, they make these markers that you use to draw the letters before they are cut out). glue the letters to their correct windows. cut out a heart using chipboard (a very thick, dense piece of cardboard-like paper). cut a heart out of patterned pink paper, that is the same size as the chipboard. glue the two together. you can use sandpaper to smooth the edges together. glue the heart to the correct window. finally, use raffia to make a flat bow through holes on the top of the card.
to make this card, start with a piece of dark pinkish cardstock that is 4 1/4 x 11 in. fold in half. at the top of the card fold a 1/2 in. border, and glue together. punch two small holes about 1 in. apart in the middle. cut out four 1 1/2 x 2 in squares of cream cardstock. glue to the card. sew around each of the squares. cut out the letters "l, v, e" using a punch, diecut, or cricut. carefully color the edges of the letters to make them stand out. (or if you use a cricut, they make these markers that you use to draw the letters before they are cut out). glue the letters to their correct windows. cut out a heart using chipboard (a very thick, dense piece of cardboard-like paper). cut a heart out of patterned pink paper, that is the same size as the chipboard. glue the two together. you can use sandpaper to smooth the edges together. glue the heart to the correct window. finally, use raffia to make a flat bow through holes on the top of the card.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
big star
I made this card as a thank you card for graduation, but there is no writing on it, so it can actually be used for pretty much anything.
to make this card, cut a piece of cardstock to be 12x3 in. fold into thirds, making sure that the top section is short. punch out a star (or other shape) using a punch, die cut, or cricut. attach the shape to the card using an eyelet or brad, making sure it hangs over the short edge.
to make this card, cut a piece of cardstock to be 12x3 in. fold into thirds, making sure that the top section is short. punch out a star (or other shape) using a punch, die cut, or cricut. attach the shape to the card using an eyelet or brad, making sure it hangs over the short edge.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
love letters
my friend tiffany did this craft, and I wanted to do it too. thanks tiff!
I found the letters at joann fabrics, and they were already painted white. I glued the paper I chose on using either spray adhesive or a glue stick. use sandpaper to shave off the extra paper. I actually put paper on the letters a couple of weeks ago, and then I didn't like how it looked, so redid it. it matches the living room better now...
I found the letters at joann fabrics, and they were already painted white. I glued the paper I chose on using either spray adhesive or a glue stick. use sandpaper to shave off the extra paper. I actually put paper on the letters a couple of weeks ago, and then I didn't like how it looked, so redid it. it matches the living room better now...
easy invite
this invitation format is pretty easy to do and does not take a ton of time, but it always turns out super cute. 
to make this invitation, cut out patterned paper to be 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. then print the invitation on another piece of solid paper or vellum. make sure that when your invitation prints, the final size will be smaller than the back (I'm really bad at computer stuff. I honestly can't tell you how to do it. I've found that if I am able to make a full page template, I can take a digital copy to a place like kinkos and they will make it the right size, print it on the paper of your choice, and even cut them out for you. and it's pretty cheap too!) after the invitation part has been cut to size, attach it to the patterned paper using brads or eyelets. you can be creative in the number and place you attach them together. have fun!
to make this invitation, cut out patterned paper to be 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. then print the invitation on another piece of solid paper or vellum. make sure that when your invitation prints, the final size will be smaller than the back (I'm really bad at computer stuff. I honestly can't tell you how to do it. I've found that if I am able to make a full page template, I can take a digital copy to a place like kinkos and they will make it the right size, print it on the paper of your choice, and even cut them out for you. and it's pretty cheap too!) after the invitation part has been cut to size, attach it to the patterned paper using brads or eyelets. you can be creative in the number and place you attach them together. have fun!
name tiles
to make this craft you need: your desired number of flat wooden squares (or other shapes as desired) 2 different fabric patterns, iron-on adhesive, ribbon, a cricut or die cuts, and a rotary blade and mat. begin by ironing on the adhesive to the back of both the fabrics you are going to use. cut the letters by using a cricut or other die cut system. iron on the back fabric to the wooden squares (I promise, it works). then cut around the squares by using the rotary blade and mat. next, iron on the letters. finally, glue ribbon on to the back of the squares so you can hang them up!
fleur de lis
To make this box, find a box in the shape and size you want. Remove the hardware. The fabric takes a lot of patience to put on, so just take it a little bit at a time. I started by doing the inside first, by using spray adhesive and a little ruler to flatten out the fabric. After the inside is dry, adhere the outer fabric. Allow plenty of time to dry. Add the hardware and decorate as desired.
heather
I made this invitation for my good friend heather's bridal shower. I hope that she will forgive me for not thinking of a creative title (unless someone thinks of a good one!)
to make this card, start with a 12x6 in piece of beige paper. fold into thirds, making sure that the top third is a little shorter in length. print the invitation onto green vellum. attach to the middle part of the inside of the card using a brad or eyelet. fold, and close using a wax seal. write the invitees name on the outside of the invitation using a calligraphy pen (or get your talented friend who knows calligraphy to do it for you).
to make this card, start with a 12x6 in piece of beige paper. fold into thirds, making sure that the top third is a little shorter in length. print the invitation onto green vellum. attach to the middle part of the inside of the card using a brad or eyelet. fold, and close using a wax seal. write the invitees name on the outside of the invitation using a calligraphy pen (or get your talented friend who knows calligraphy to do it for you).
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