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)

Cones with glaze

       
Fine thin cones of wood veneer painted with glaze transparent paint and decorated with ribbons and wooden stickers.

1. Paint the cone in a desired colour. Let it dry.

2. Put double sided tape around the edges on the outside of the cone (starting at the centre back), and everywhere else you want ribbons. Remove the paper strip from the double-sided adhesive tape.

3. Put the decoration ribbons onto the double-sided adhesive tape.

4. Finish the edge on the back by making a loop from the decoration ribbon for hanging. It may be necessary to put on an additional small piece of tape to ensure that it is properly fixed.

5. Cut off the ribbon close to the edge. Decorate the cone with wooden stickers.

October 15, 2012

A Vivi Gade Design Vintage Greeting Card

       
Cut out pieces of vivi gade design paper and attach them to a double blank greeting card using double-sided adhesive tape. Then decorate the greeting card with decorative ribbons and self-adhesive rhinestones.

1. Cut the vivi gade design paper (the Oslo and the Skagen series) to size and attach them to the greeting card using double-sided adhesive tape.

2. Cut out a motif from the vivi gade design paper (the Oslo series).

3. Attach the motif onto the greeting card using double-sided adhesive tape.

4. Attach the decorative ribbon using double-sided adhesive tape.

5. Attach the satin decoration.

6. Attach self-adhesive rhinestone.