my first project for May I have created this beautiful Shabby Chic Birthday card for my Step Mother who recently celebrated her 80th Birthday. I wanted to create a special card for her as her big birthday celebration interstate with her children and friends was cancelled due to COVID-19 lockdowns here in Australia and turning 80 is a pretty big milestone so I think that deserves a special card
Little Birdie Crafts Celebrate Life 6x6 paper pad was perfect to create my special card
I selected 5 different patterns and cut them down to created my layers, I chose 5 as I knew my card front was going to have some weight in it with all the layers and the flowers so I popped one onto the back to give the card some reinforcing so that it can stand up without collapsing
I cut the first layer 1/2cm smaller than the base and then the next 1/2cm smaller again then the 3rd layer was 1cm smaller than the 2nd and the 4th 1cm smaller than the 3rd
I cut the first layer 1/2cm smaller than the base and then the next 1/2cm smaller again then the 3rd layer was 1cm smaller than the 2nd and the 4th 1cm smaller than the 3rd
on the top/4th layer I applied some mixed media paste using Butterfly Inspire Stencil
peel stencil off and while the paste is still wet
peel stencil off and while the paste is still wet
sprinkle Strawberry Lips Shimmer Hodge Podge all over paste
tap off excess and set aside to dry
Remember to wash your stencil you don't want your paste drying on it
while the paste is drying fussy cut some flower clusters, butterflies and the floral wreath from the fussy cut sheets
(sorry I forgot to photograph the pieces I used before I stuck them on my card)
tap off excess and set aside to dry
Remember to wash your stencil you don't want your paste drying on it
while the paste is drying fussy cut some flower clusters, butterflies and the floral wreath from the fussy cut sheets
(sorry I forgot to photograph the pieces I used before I stuck them on my card)
Layer all your full layers on adding some floral clusters between the layers, I also added a decorative strip I punched from ivory cardstock
next up add a doily plus the floral fussy cut wreath
next grab some flowers, die cut leaves, fussy cut pieces, Happy Birthday sentiment, sisal fibre, muslin and numbers to add decorative cluster to your card front
place the muslin and sisal fibre down first them build your layers starting with the main flower.
The ip is to not have your adhesives go right the edge so that you can tuck pieces in to create depth and texture to your main cluster
to change the look of your flowers you can pull the centre off and replace with a lovely bling gemstone. I also cut some flowers in half and tucked them under helping to make your flowers go further
I use a mix of Foam tape and gel medium to adhere my layers
Little Birdie Crafts Products Used
Celebrate Life 6x6 Paper Pad
Mixed Media Paste
Gesso, White
Gel Medium
Butterfly Inspire Stencil
Embellishments, Sentiments,Wishes Words
Shimmer Hodge Podge, Strawberry Lips
Flowers, Veronica Moon Light
Flowers, Noelle Pearl Pink
Flowers, Beaded Blooms Pearl Pink
Flowers, Paula Moon Light
Flowers, Natalie Moon Light
Dies, Tropical Fern
Thanks for stopping by I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial,
next up add a doily plus the floral fussy cut wreath
next grab some flowers, die cut leaves, fussy cut pieces, Happy Birthday sentiment, sisal fibre, muslin and numbers to add decorative cluster to your card front
place the muslin and sisal fibre down first them build your layers starting with the main flower.
The ip is to not have your adhesives go right the edge so that you can tuck pieces in to create depth and texture to your main cluster
to change the look of your flowers you can pull the centre off and replace with a lovely bling gemstone. I also cut some flowers in half and tucked them under helping to make your flowers go further
finish off with splatters created using watered down Gesso and a splatter brush
I use a mix of Foam tape and gel medium to adhere my layers
Little Birdie Crafts Products Used
Celebrate Life 6x6 Paper Pad
Mixed Media Paste
Gesso, White
Gel Medium
Butterfly Inspire Stencil
Embellishments, Sentiments,Wishes Words
Shimmer Hodge Podge, Strawberry Lips
Flowers, Veronica Moon Light
Flowers, Noelle Pearl Pink
Flowers, Beaded Blooms Pearl Pink
Flowers, Paula Moon Light
Flowers, Natalie Moon Light
Dies, Tropical Fern
Thanks for stopping by I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial,
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