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Launched in 2013 under the creative vision of Stephanie Weightman, Tattered Lace has become a prestigious name in the crafting world. Famed for intricate, beautiful designs, Tattered Lace dies achieve delicate and detailed cuts that push the boundaries of crafting innovation.
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Summer Meadow
• 3D Decoupage Buttercup & Cornflower die set
• Dragonflies and Bumblebees die set
• Butterflies and Ladybirds die set
• White card
• Black card
• Patterned backing paper
• My Craft Studio: Buttercup & Cornflower CD-ROM
• Tattered Lace Garden Party Charisma free download
• Ribbon
• Embellishment
Fold an A4 piece of white card in half and cut to create a 21cm square tent card. Cut a 20cm square from black card and stick onto the card.
Cut a 19.5cm square from patterned backing paper and stick onto the card.
Cut an 18cm square from black card. Stick onto the card.
Cut a 17.5cm square from patterned backing paper. Cut two white rectangles, measuring 6cm x 17.5cm and 3cm x 17.5cm. Stick them to the backing paper square using foam tape, with the largest rectangle on the left-hand side.
Stamp a sentiment onto the left rectangle and stick to the card.
Use the Charismas from the Buttercup & Cornflower CD-ROM with the die set to cut an assortment of buttercups and cornflowers, with extra petals and flowerheads for decoupage.
Build decoupage on the card using foam pads. Before sticking the extra petals and flowerheads onto the flowers, try gently shaping the petals of the flowers to make them curve slightly outwards.
Print out the free Garden Party download. Use the Butterfly and Bumblebee dies to cut out a couple of butterflies and a bumblebee. Stick them to the card and gently bend the butterflies’ wings out.
Tie a triple loop bow from yellow ribbon and stick onto the card. Top with an embellishment to finish your card.