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Thistle Dream
• 3D Decoupage Thistle & Wheat die set
• Dragonflies and Bumblebees die set
• Arrangement Banners die set
• White card
• Black card
• Patterned backing paper
• My Craft Studio: Thistle & Wheat CD-ROM
• Alcohol pens
• Ribbon
• Embellishment
Cut, score and fold white card to create a 20cm x 17cm card.
Cut an 18.5cm x 15.5cm rectangle from black card. Stick it onto the card.
Cut an 18cm x 15cm rectangle from patterned backing paper and stick onto the card.
Cut a 9cm x 15cm rectangle from black card and an 8.5cm x 15cm rectangle from white card. Draw and colour a background on the white rectangle and stick them together.
Use the 3D Decoupage Thistle die set to cut out several thistles and an assortment of decoupage pieces from one of the CD- ROM Charismas.
Layer your pieces to build up decoupage onto the white rectangle. Use foam tape for some extra dimension.
Use the Arrangement Banners die set to cut Banner 2 from white card. Stamp a sentiment into the centre. Stick it onto the white rectangle using foam pads to make a bridge over your decoupage thistles.
Stick the rectangle onto the card using foam tape. Using the Bumblebees dies, cut one from the free Garden Party download and stick onto the card.
Tie a triple loop bow from ribbon and stick it onto the card. Top with an embellishment.