October 17, 2012

A Metal Wreath with a Polystyrene Ball

         
The metal wreath has been decorated with a painted polystyrene ball.

1. Hang the metal wreath using a piece of striped cotton string. Insert a small piece of brass wire into the wreath and wind to make a small hanging devise.

2. Paint and decorate the polystyrene ball using color paint. Let it dry.

3. Insert the small metal devise into the dry, decorated polystyrene ball and secure it with a blob of glue if necessary.

A Boy’s Card

       
Festive invitations, menu cards and napkin rings for the teenage boy. The mobile phone’s keys are self-adhesive rhinestones and the checked paper is Street Design paper (the London series).

1. Cut out paper in various sizes and attach to the card.

2. Cut out a photo and attach it to the card.

3. Make a hole for the silver-plated wire.

4. Cut two pieces of silver-plated wire and bend to form a loop at one end of each piece.

5. Pull three beads onto each wire.

6. Feed the wires through the hole in the card.

7. Bend the wires on the back and attach a small piece of card over the wire ends.

8. Attach self-adhesive rhinestones to the card.

9. Attach a piece of checked ribbon onto the card with double-sided adhesive tape.

10. Cut two small pieces of checked ribbon and attach them onto the card and finish off with a self-adhesive rhinestone.

11. Make a small bow tie from the ribbon.

12. A variation with a napkin ring.

Cut a piece of card and attach a piece of ribbon with double-sided adhesive tape and then the same procedure as before. Tie the ribbon in a bow around a rolled up napkin.

October 16, 2012

A Wedding Invitation and Table Decoration

       
The invitation and table decorations are made from heart-shaped cards and laser cut cardboard with organza ribbon, adhesive rhinestone half-pearls, satin hearts and pearlescent card.

1. Invitation: draw and cut out the large heart from pearlescent card using the template.

2. Glue the heart onto the card using double-sided adhesive tape.

3. Attach the laser cut heart on top using whole and half 3D foam pads.

4. Attach the satin heart using 3D foam pads.

5. Decorate the heart with self-adhesive rhinestone half-pearls, which are cut off individually.

6. Make a hole through the card for the ribbon using hole punch pliers. Attach small satin hearts onto the ribbon.

7. Menu Card: Cut a piece of pearlescent card measuring approx. 10 x 14.5cm. Write the menu, print it out and glue it onto the menu card.

8. Cut a laser cut punched out cardboard heart off the lace border.

9. Attach the heart and a satin heart onto the menu card.

10. Attach the organza ribbon onto the card using double-sided adhesive tape.

11. Decorate with self-adhesive rhinestone half-pearls.

12. Place Cards: Fold and assemble the laser cut box. Insert the organza ribbon through the holes at the top. Put a small gift (a piece of chocolate) into the box before pulling the ribbon and tying a bow.

13. Cut out the small heart from the template from pearlescent card. Cut a laser cut punched out cardboard heart of the lace border and glue it on top. Then write the guest’s name on the heart.

14. Table Decoration / Decoration for candle holders: Assemble the laser cut border and decorate with organza ribbon and a small satin heart. Place a small candle holder inside.

Attached file: Pattern (229 kB)