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“I was thrilled and delighted but also a little apprehensive of the prospect of being a Designer for the Day in issue 77 of PaperCrafter”
Polystyrene wreath, Toning papers, three patterns, Sequins, Nylon string, Flower punches, LED candle, Low melt glue gun, Large ball tool
“I really enjoyed starting with a blank canvas and coming up with an array of ideas”
You can see Shelagh’s other lovely card make our issue 77 designer for the day, shelagh-metselaar-dinky-box , floral card , floral cake picks , fringed-pillow-box a>. Apply to be our next Designer for the Day by sending an email with your name and address to samantha.lewis@aceville.co.uk
• Make 18 bows to cover the wreath using the following method: select three A4 toning sheets in different patterns. Cut six 3cm x 10cm rectangles and six 1.5cm x 6cm rectangles. Fold each 3cm x 10cm strip in half lengthways then fold this in half again widthways, ensuring the right side of the paper is on the inside.
• Use a pencil to draw a bow-shaped arc on the folded strip, cut around and unfold. Cut notches from the end of each 1.5cm x 6cm rectangle. To form each bow, take the cut strip shape and bring the end of each one to the centre. Attach each shape to a snipped rectangle to create the finished bow.
• Cut a 20cm length of nylon string and tie the ends together to make a loop. Thread around the polystyrene wreath and secure with glue. Starting from the bottom glue a bow to the wreath horizontally and repeat at the top. Add the remaining bows to the wreath, alternating the designs
• For added interest, punch 2cm flowers from red paper and press each centre with a large ball tool to form a 3D cup shape. Glue one to the centre of every bow and add a blue sequin. Fill any polystyrene on show with flowers as well as the inner circle.
• Make a simple holder to fit your LED candle and place in the centre of the wreath so it sits snugly.
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