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We love the Indian Cotton cards.  Here's some simple ideas (above left) using the mini white cards.  Glue dots or glue stick used to attach the embellishments, and for the pink dress, I took up the hem :)  A simple embellishment added to them make wonderful gift cards, or give a few as a gift to a friend.  They look gorgeous on the pink, purple, burnt orange or green ones too - particularly with the dried flowers. The Pink Daisies card is made using dried white daisies and a pink Indian Cotton Card and envelope.  The polka dot cards are made using the Pick a Posie stickers - just using the polka dots from them!  And white card blanks with co-ordinating envelopes.

Clothesline Card.  Great for a young child or anyone at all!
What you need: 1 C6 White Card Blank, 1 Yellow or Pink C6 Envelope, 1 Sheet Light Blue Mulberry Paper, 1 Sheet Yellow Mulberry Paper, 1 Sheet Pink Mulberry Paper, 1 piece of string, 1 pack of miniature clothes pegs
How to make it: Start by cutting a rectangle from the Light Blue Mulberry paper and sticking it to the white card.  Next, get a compass or other sharp implement, and punch a small hole at the edge of the blue paper through the white card.  This is for the " clothes line" to go through.  Thread the string (a thinner piece is best) through the card and tie in a knot at the back.  Trim the edges of the string or stick in place with a round white sticker or something similar to tidy it up.  Next, cut your " clothes" shapes from the other coloured mulberry paper.  I made a simple girl's dress by cutting out a triangle from the pink paper, then chopping of the top, and cutting out small half circle for the neckline of the dress!!  Last, attach the clothes to the clothesline using the miniature wooden pegs and you're done!! 


Blue Nigella on Sinamay Mesh (right). 
A wonderful card for any occasion. This card is even ni
cer than it appears in the picture. 
What you need: 1 pack Dried Blue Nigella Flowers, 1 metre Sinamay mesh, 1 C6 Cream Card Blank,
1 C6 Cream Envelope.
How to make it:  Cut a length of mesh from the Sinamay mesh roll.  Trim the edges using a scissors, and " fray" the edges a little by pulling off one or two lines of the mesh.  Using a glue stick, apply glue to the *card* (not the mesh) where you want to place the mesh.  Press the mesh into place.  Next, gently remove the dried blue nigella flower from the pack.  Add extra glue on to the *card* (the flowers are very delicate) and press the flower into place.  You could also use Glue Dots to press the flower into place. 
Variations
: Try with any of the other meshes or dried flowers for a different look.  Or use a longer piece of mesh and several flowers. 

Three Roses Card.  Perfect for Valentine's Day, or use white or yellow roses to give to a close friend, mum, dad etc.  What you need1 Indian Cotton A5 page, 1 C6 Cream Card Blank, 3 Fabric Red Roses, Cream or Red C6 Envelopes, Glue dots.
How to Make it: Tear three strips from the Indian cotton.  To tear, place a ruler down on the page and tear along the edge of the ruler. " Roughen" up the edges a little by tearing small pieces from the edges of the strips of paper. Glue the three strips to the ivory card blank using Pritt Stick or similar.  Do not use a wet paper glue as it can cause the Indian cotton paper to curl.  Next, take a red fabric rose and apply a glue dot  to the back of the head of the rose. A mini glue dot or memory book glue dot works best.  Then, if required, run your finger across a glue dot on the roll to " roll it up" into a small " sausage" of glue dot!  Use this to affix to the bottom of the stem of the red rose - make it as narrow as possible so as to be invisible.  Then, press the fabric rose onto the strip of Indian cotton.  A beautiful card to show someone you love them. 
Variations: Try it using lillies or simple paper flowers as well, or using mulberry tissue instead of Indian cotton. 

 

Kids Valentines Card.    Easy for Kids to make, or to give to a child!! 
What you need
1 Square White Card Blank, 1 Square Envelope, 1 pack Assorted Felt Shapes.
How to Make it:
Select hearts and square felt shapes from the pack.  Arrange on the card in a design you
like.  Then glue to the card using Glue Stick!  Easy peasy, but creates a great looking card. 
Variations: Try using stars from the pack instead for a cute birthday card.        

Sophisticated Valentine's Card (right).  Sophisticated in looks, but not difficult to make!
What you need1 C6 Ivory Card Blank1 Red C6 envelope1 sheet Red Mulberry Paper1 pack Pewter Sticker hearts
How to make it:  Cut a rectangle from the sheet of red mulberry paper.  It doesn't have to be a particular width or height - as long as it's a rectangle, it will look good on the card!  Glue using a glue stick and place on the ivory card blank, centred in the middle.  Next, add one or two pewter sticker hearts to make a simple, but stunning card. 
Variations:
As alternatives, use mulberry tissue instead of paper to frame the card, or try using a different heart embellishment instead of the pewter stickers.  You could also use a heart rubber stamp instead of a heart embellishment!   

St. Patrick's Day Card.  Cards don't get much easier than this, but the effect is extremely eye catching.   
What you need:   1 Square White Card Blank, 1 Square Envelope, 1 pack Mulberry 4 leaf clovers
How to make it:  Take one four leaf clover and apply glue to the back.  Place carefully on the card, without pressing down, with the edge of the stem at the middle of the card, and the edges of the leaves parallel to the edges of the card.  When you have the clover in the right position, then press down to make it permanent.  Add the other four leaf clovers in a square around the first one. 
Variations: To create a more sophisticated looking card, try adding a background of mulberry tissue, or add a border in gold or green pen around the square of shamrocks. 

 

Spring Card.  - general.  Butterflies flying...perfect for a thank you, thinking of you, happy birthday...
What you need:  1 white C6 card blank, 1 red C6 envelope, 1 pack long green stems, 1 pack red iridescent butterflies
How to make it:  Take the long green stems, apply glue stick or similar to the back, and place in random design along the edge of the card.  Place them with the wire stems at the edge - with just the thicker leaf part on the card.  When all are placed down, use a sharp scissors to trim off the wire edges along the edge of the card.  Next, glue down some red butterflies fluttering above the grass.  I placed two of the butterflies " wrong side out" - the plain red side, and one with the iridescent side out. 
Variations: For variations of this card, try adding some daisies or other flowers to the grass, or use blue or white butterflies instead! 

 

New Baby Girl Card.  Can also be done in blue for a baby boy. 
What you need1 white C6 card blank, 1 light pink C6 envelope, 1 sheet Light Pink Mulberry Tissue, 1 pack pink fabric teddy bears, 1 pack pink bows (optional), Glue Dots.
How to make it:  Take the Mulberry tissue and run a wet paintbrush along it in a general rectangle shape.  Then, gently pull the Mulberry tissue apart to create a rough rectangle shape with rough edges as seen in the picture.  If you're not happy that the edges are rough enough - tear some pieces off to give the desired look!  Glue the Mulberry tissue using a glue stick and apply to the card.  Next, take three pink fabric teddies and apply glue dots to the back of each.  I put the teddies on with two showing the plain pink side out, and one with the gingham side.  Press to the card.  Lastly, and optionally, add a pink bow to each of the plain pink teddies by applying a glue dot (mini ones work best for this) to the bows and press down onto the teddies at the neck.  Add a baby pink envelope to make a really unique and pretty card for a new baby.
Variations: Use blue mulberry paper and teddies for a boy card. Or use white mulberry paper and some pink or blue fabric hearts instead.   

 

Get well soon card.  So simple, but looks fabulous.
What you need: 1 ivory C6 card blank, 1 cream envelope, 1 wooden nurse topper, 1 sheet Banana Tissue (natural), Glue dots.
How to make it:  Place a ruler down on the banana tissue and gently tear along it to tear out a rectangle.  Glue using a glue stick and place on the centre of the ivory card. Apply one or two glue dots to the back of the wooden nurse topper, and place in the centre of the card.  Hey presto!  A unique and fabulous get well card.

Four white lillies card.  Suitable for many occasions, from weddings to bereavement - simple, graceful card.
What you need:  1 white C6 card blank and envelope, 2 stems of white lillies1 white terracotta potGlue Dots
How to make it: Take the lillies, and cut the top off leaving just the flowers on the stems.  Apply one or two glue dots (depending on the size being used) to the back of the white terracotta pot.  Next, push the stems of the white lillies against the glue dots on the white pot so they look as they do in the picture.  Then add a glue dot to the back of the head of each of the white lillies.  Lastly, place the pot and lillies in the centre of the card, and push down to secure in place once you are sure it is in the right position on the card. 
Variations: Try using a red terracotta pot or vase instead, or use calla lillies, roses or other flowers and coloured envelopes to match for a brighter, funkier card. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 


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