Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

March 10, 2015

Tuesday Tutorial - Medallions Three

Hi Everybody,

Todays tutorial is using  the Victorian Collection   which is one of my favorite sets

This particular one is Medallions Three  and it has a separate outer die that you can use to create the base

It gives such a lacey feel to a card and is sure to please all your female recipients.

Just wrap some ribbon around it and add those flowers and there you have a beautiful card to grace any bodies mantleshelf

For this card I have created my base card in a pale blue and it is a 6" square.
Then for the next layer I have chosen a toning spotty paper and cut it slightly smaller

It is this layer that we will work on first.
From  Medallions Three take #2 and #3 together and cut two layers of the filigree pattern in white.

Cut one of them into quarters and fix foam pads to the back of each piece.

Leave the other piece to one side for now
Add one quarter to each corner of the blue layer

Wrap  ribbon that is wide enough to cover each of the gaps in the centre.

I supported my ribbon with foam pads in the gaps and you can just see them in the photograph

Secure the ribbon on the back and then add foam tape to give dimension.

On top of that layer add the second piece of filigree card that you cut so that it is centralised on your card.

The layers that you have created with the foam pads or tape will give interest to your card as it creates depth and shadow

Stamp and emboss your chosen sentiment.

I have used  #3  Labels One   to cut out the words and then mounted it onto #3  Luscious Labels One  and I have used foam pads between each layer

Then once you have added in your bow, with a dazzler over the knot and some really pretty flowers you will have a card that you can be proud of.

My final touch was to add a pearl flourish from  Want2Scrap  coming from behind the floral display

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts  apart from the large Gray one which was one of six on a bracelet that I bought form Primark for £1

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx







47 comments:

  1. so very beautiful. thanks for the tutorial. love how you use the die.

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  2. Stunning box Christina and thank you for the tutorial

    Anne

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  3. Good morning Christina, brilliant use of the Die making a fantastic card.
    Have a great day

    Patricia x

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  4. A really beautiful card Christina.

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  5. Another lovely card.I am getting great tips on using my dies to the full with each of the Tuesday Tutorials.
    Thankyou, Adrienne

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  6. Good Morning Christina, What a gorgeous card I am awaiting Medallions three I think it is beautiful. Mavis xx

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  7. Thank you for the tutorial Christina, beautiful card,,,luv Ursula xx

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  8. Gorgeous card, very pretty. I must think about cutting up some of the diecuts as you have done, gives it quite a different look.

    Michele

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  9. So very pretty and reminds me of old Worcester china in the delicate blues.

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  10. very pretty Christina, the Victorian collection is one of my favorites too. You've made a lovely card.

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  11. Lovely card Christina as usual.
    Marion H

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  12. This is a stunner. Thank you so much for the details on making it. I don't have that die, but will certainly try with something else. Hugs, Ursula

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  13. Another gorgeous one Christina ! I love the satin ribbon showing through the paper lace. Hugs

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  14. Beautiful blue card!!! I really appreciate all of the tutorials, Christina! Thank you!!!

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  15. Good Morning Christina :) Oooo… Oooo…Oooo...Guess who has this die…. Guess who's going to her crafting area right now…. This card is OMG gorgeous!! Thank you, thank you, thank you sooooooooo much for the Tuesday tutorial on how to use this die and for sharing this amazing card. Talk about starting your day with a cuppa gorgeous! Wow. Enjoy a most beautiful day. You just made mine perfect!

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  16. Hi Christina
    How beautiful is this card. Haven't got this die yet but will have a go using one of my other dies and adapt accordingly.
    Love & wishes
    Jenny C xx

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  17. Very crisp and clean, Christina! I like it! Would you share with us where you find your polka dot papers? They are almost impossible to find here in the USA. I recently found some large dotted paper, but not the small dots like you have used in your card today. Or, if anyone else who posts here today has any ideas about this, I would really appreciate them.

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  18. Beautiful card. Thanks for the tutorial!

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  19. Your number 1 fan and follower here. Hope you are very well. You had a lovely birthday, and I am waiting to see the goodies you purchased with your birthday gifts. My twins were 44 years yesterday 9th. Our other son will be 40 at the end of the month, 28th. 2 of my younger brothers have birthdays this month, and also 2 sisters-in-law. One nephew who has passed on, his birthday is 11th, ie. tomorrow. There are 2 or 3 more in the family too, but it is difficult to remember all. Sorry I did not contact you by 'phone on the 6th, but I shall do so again in the near future. Once again I wonder at your energy Christina, you work so many hours. Do you take a walk by the sea daily to help you keep fit? You put me to shame. Love you and send you hugs.

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  20. Great looking card...it's blue my favorite color
    I like the tip i.on how everything was put together...
    Thanks for sharing.......Well done Christina

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  21. Lovely card Christina. It looks so lacy and feminine. Thanks for the tip about supporting the ribbon with foam pads as hadn't thought about that. Thanks for sharing as always.

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  22. Thanks for the tutorial. I always get inspiration from your projects.

    Sue
    rolfe974@prodigy.net

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  23. Another lovely card. I have this die so will be having a go shortly! Thanks for the idea xx

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  24. A fabulous card using a fabulous die, love the colourways too x

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  25. Gorgeous card I will definitely try this one. love the colours as well
    Wendy xx

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  26. Gorgeous card and love the die cutting Will be trying this one out. Also love the colour.
    Wendyx

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  27. A beautiful serene card Christina, I look forward each day for your wonderful creations. Many Many thanks for the inspiration you give to us xx

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  28. Excellent tutorial I do not have that particular die but do have a fancy square one I will definitely try this one thanks

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  29. I love how you used the ribbon to fill the gaps! It really adds so much to the overall card!! So pretty! TFS!

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  30. Hi Christina
    What a beautiful card this is. I'll have to read the tutorial later as my brain isn't up to much at the moment.

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  31. Hey, who's a crafty crafter? You are very inventive Christina - thanks for the tip. A lovely subdued card today, I really love it.

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  32. Hello Christina, I love this die, have made about twenty but never with it filling the whole of a 6x6, so thank you very much and it will look grand with the ribbon as well.
    X Ros

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  33. OK, I need to try this. A great way to add to the size of a die.
    What a lovely card
    Janice W

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  34. Stunning card Christina, so pretty and feminine. I have been trying to buy this die for about two months now, it seems really difficult to find. Pat x

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  35. Hi Christina, just love this card and such a beautiful shade of blue, thanks for the tutorial, the ideas you have using the dies is great for us to see, many thanks.
    Regards Liz.

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  36. Hi Christina,
    Lovely card and thank you for the tutorial they are all so helpful
    All I need now is that die.
    Maria x

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  37. Just wonderful Christina I love the colours and the design I have those die so I may give it ago if you don't mind.
    Debs xx
    {Debs Cards– my personal blog}

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  38. I love the color you chose..so very pretty. I also love the way you show us how to get more uses out of our dies. Another gorgeous card, Christina.

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  39. Very fancy die used on this card, so pretty. Wish I had this particular die. Thanks for the tutorial. Dianne

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  40. A diversion from your usual favourite 'pink' but I love blues particularly, so thank you for this tutorial....I have this die ;) Lovely! Just a thought, I really struggle using green as the main colour in cards, it is almost a physical dislike for it (weird, eh?) but one of my sons has a partner who loves green, so I make her a green card each year and don't like doing it. Could you perhaps feature green in some future cards to help me out please? xxx

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  41. Hon this is so beautiful . Thank you for showing us how you made it and the dies you use . I just love the spellbinders Victorian collection .

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  42. Hi Christina,
    Beautiful card, I love these dies too I have purchased a few of them, this is a great technique to make the dies look bigger, love your colours.
    Di B x

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  43. Hi Christina beautiful card beautiful die, that is next die on my list been out of stock for ages. Hopefully getting in next week been saving my birthday money for this one I love it. Sorry if I've commented more than once having problems putting comments on.
    Kind regards
    Anne Owens

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  44. This card is so lovely - thank you so much for the 'demo'.

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  45. Hi Christina
    Beautiful card Thank you for the demo

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