My latest cards for my Certificate in Papercraft

A Sarah Kay topper, pyramage fairy and a kanban stamp form the themes of my latest cards for my Certificate in Papercraft qualification.  I welcome feedback, criticism or suggestions for improvement on my designs.

How to make the above card Fold the pre-scored card in half and add further pressure to the crease using a bone folding tool.

Add double sided sticky tape to all edges of the front of the card, peel and add your chosen backing paper.  Trim the excess with scissors.

Cut the Sarah Kay topper out by hand with some suitable scissors.

Punch a piece of silver card with the border punch and cut into two thin strips.

Cut out the quotation and use a scallop template to draw around the quotation. Ensure the quotation is central before proceeding to cut it out.  Erase any pencil marks and use the green pen to add a stitching doodle effect around the scalloped edge.

Using the black onyx versamark ink stamp the flower stamp which is mounted on a stamping block.  Stamp on white card.  Use a green glitter gel pen to colour the flower and cut it out.  Snip between each petal and lift the petals to add dimension.

Lay all the elements out before starting to glue these down to ensure they are where you want them.   Use tape or silicone glue to secure the elements using the silicone glue to give depth to the girl topper.

Add a “this card has been handmade by...” to the reverse of your creation.

How to make the above card Fold the pre-scored card in half and add further pressure to the crease using a bone folding tool.

Add double sided sticky tape to all edges of the front of the card, peel and add your chosen backing paper.  Trim the excess with scissors.

Stamp the Kanban images using the black onyx versamark ink, onto your choice of card stock and colour using the Promarkers and cut out.

Add the “best wishes” self adhesive strip horizontally across the card in the required location.  Trim any excess with scissors taking care not to cut the card.

Lay all the elements out before starting to glue these down to ensure they are where you want them.

Matt and layer the chosen paper and card stock pieces using the double sided tape.

Using silicone glue, glue and place the stamped images in the desired locations and reposition until you are happy with where they are.

Add the life, love and friendship sentiment using sticky squares.

Add a “this card has been handmade by...” to the reverse of your creation.

How to make the above card Fold the pre-scored card in half and add further pressure to the crease using a bone folding tool.

Using a scoring board and bone folding tool score and fold the A4/C4 sheet of backing paper.

Add double sided sticky tape to all edges of the front of the card, peel and add your    chosen backing paper working from the centre of the folded card and folded paper   outwards one side at a time.  This will ensure the paper does not bubble, crease or    stick in the wrong place. Trim any excess paper if there is any.

Carefully arrange the base of the twisted fairy topper over the corner of the sentiment topper, both of which are at slight angles. When you are happy with these stick down using double sided sticky tape.

Using silicone glue, build up the remaining elements of the fairy pyramage.  If preferred leave the glue to set between each layer to ensure this does not move as you build each layer up.

Add silicone glue to the buttons and beaded flowers and adhere to the card.  Leave all to dry.

Finish the card with handmade by sticker of your choice

xx Vicki xx