Yesterday I added the tutorial Creating a Frame with Spellbinders ... but I promised that I would do another tutorial making the same style card without the use of dies at all.
And so here is Making a Frame Tutorial and although it takes some work to get the frame I still think that the end result is worth the effort.
I have shown you just two ways to add the strips in the video ... as these photos show ... but you can make whatever pattern you prefer.
Make it look like a window or simply add them in squares, but I am sure you will agree that it looks pretty either way.
If you did the diamond pattern you could add pearls into each of the crossed sections. My pearls are from Want2Scrap
And please, please don't be a perfectionist about the space between the diamonds ... you will drive your self crazy trying to get them exact.
It is after all a hand made card ... and no body will know ... if you don't tell them !!
All they will see is the lovely card that you have taken the time to create with love ... JUST for them
I have been asked where you can get the Quatrefoil Pattern die ... here are the links for you
.... In the UK ..... In the USA
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Another beautiful card Christina, going to watch the video later, xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing the time you must spend on your demonstrations to help others I really appreciate your hard work and thank you x
ReplyDeleteI only just discovered your blog - and I'm in love with it! So many wonderful projects and TERRIFIC information. You're very generous with your experience and creativity. I look forward to spending many hours reading every post!
ReplyDeleteanother lovely card and video Christina, and to top that it means I can make cards whilst on my travels with the caravan or at my daughters as I have so basic essentials with me as my main stuff is in Spain where I live.xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Christina, will need to have a look at your video first and then will maybe give this a bash. lol. Hugs, Jen xx
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So beautiful I love all the gorgeous detail and thank you once again to you and your film crew, for a brilliant tutorial you are so generous with your time and sharing your talent xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Christina,
ReplyDeleteI love all your cardsand these are stunning once again,you put them together so well, the detail is fantastic and I watch your tutorials on you tube all the time, you are so clever and explain everything so well thank you for all the inspiration you provide love and hugs May xx
Great card, loving the detail will certainly have a go at this.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the info
Hugs
Patricia xxx
Instead of cutting plain strips for the frame insert, you can also use decorative scissors to cut the strips. This way, you'll be able to create a similar style to the quatrefoil die. Perhaps you could pass this idea on to your readers?
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