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September 08, 2015

Tuesday Tutorial - Floral Gazebo

Hi Everybody,

Todays tutorial is using the beautiful Floral Gazebo from Spellbinders and this can make the loveliest of wedding cards for you so easily.
Here I have dressed it up with flowers, ribbons and pearls and I am very happy with the result.
Spellbinders Supplies:

Other Supplies:

Instructions:

For the base I have folded an A4 piece of cream card in half along the short side and simply cut it in half. This will  give me two cards with the fold at the top to work on.  Save the other piece for another project.

I have matted and layered it with some vintage paper and cut a smaller layer 8x11 cms and layered that with the same paper
With the Gazebo I have cut two pieces ... one in card and the other in Craft Foam and glued the two pieces together.  This will make the die cut thicker as it is added to your card
Off setting the smaller panel I have added it to my card and wrapped the layers with ribbon before adding them to the base. Trim the panels as needed.
Have a practise run with where to add the bow, flowers and leaves and when you are happy with the arrangement  glue them in place.  Add in the appropriate sentiment using foam pads to raise it up.

Designers Tip:

Vary the color scheme to suit the wedding and the sentiment to suit the occasion. The die is pretty enough to blend with anything and this is the only die used on this card

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx





36 comments:

  1. A lovely card Christina! I'm a huge fan of pink so this card holds great appeal but the die cut is beautiful against the softness of your background paper, wide ribbon and fabulous flowers! This could easily fit so many occasions, including a birthday card, thinking of you, wedding and even sympathy. I really appreciate that you share versatile cards and easy to follow tutorials. Thank you!

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  2. Wonderful card Christina! The gazebo is a lovely focal point. It would look great in white on white with lots of little butterflies. Debra x

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  3. I really like the floral gazebo, it would be very useful, thanks Christina, Ann

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  4. That is so pretty love the die
    cheers Kaye

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  5. Hi Christina
    Such a very pretty card ,thank you for the Tutorial.
    Elaine H X

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  6. Morning Christina,
    A lovely wedding card.
    Lydia
    X

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  7. oh my another die for my wishlist. that is so beautiful and so suitable for weddings. wonderful Christina xx

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  8. Hu Christina, this die is a perfect match for the occasion. Thanks for sharing this wonderful ideas.

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  9. Hi Christina
    Another stunner today. Thank you for the tutorial.

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  10. Good morning Christina

    Lovely card today. The colours go together really well.

    Best wishes
    Joan

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  11. Good Morning Christina :) Ohhhh how Beautiful!! This is a Signature Christina Card!! Pink, Feminine and Perfect! Thank you so much for sharing this card and your wonderful tutorial. Enjoy a lovely, lovely day. Big Hugs.

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  12. Hi Christina
    Another beauty and thanks for the tutorial
    Love & best wishes
    Jenny C xxx

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  13. Hi Christina,
    Beautiful card.
    Di B. x

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  14. My,My,My that is just lovely

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  15. Hi Christina
    Sorry but this card doesn't do anything for me, I find just a bit too busy.
    Margaret xxx

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  16. Just beautiful Christina and thank you for the instructions.
    Love Val in Spain x

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  17. Hi another beautiful card Christina, any person receiving it would be thrilled.
    I visit your site everyday just to look at all your wonderful creations.
    Kind regards
    Anne Owens

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  18. Hi Christina, very pretty card.. I really like the die and it will be going on my wish list.:))

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  19. Gorgeous card! Love the soft colors, pretty flowers and the gazebo is fabulous!
    Sherrie K

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  20. Christina, Sandra Smith reviewed this card perfectly for me. All of my cards are different and u add to the imagination with different techniques and creativity. Loving this card.
    ~blessings, Louise

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  21. Oh this one is so pretty and with a tutorial. Dianne

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  22. Beautiful card Christina. Could be used for lots of occasions. Thank you.

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  23. Hi, Christina,
    What a pretty card! I love the background paper you've used and the gazebo die is really intricate. I think I'm going to practice using craft foam with my dies for a different effect :). Thanks for the tutorial. xx

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  24. Hi Christina,pretty in pink, such a beautiful card, thank you for the tutorial.
    Regards Liz.

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  25. How pretty! I pinned! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/415386765609731636/

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  26. What a gorgeous wedding card! Love the design and the colors.

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  27. Just beautiful...I really like the soft pastel colors that you used...
    Well done Christina

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  28. Gourgus card love the pastel colours an th die looks fab. Take Care Melody xXx

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  29. très jolie carte!
    bises
    coco

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  30. What a beautiful card. It's so soft and feminine.

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  31. So beautiful, thanks Christina....luv Ursula xx

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