Happy Winter Card with Mini Bowdabra Bow

Winter is in full swing here in New Hampshire. Send a cheerful and encouraging card to friends and family, using this simple layout. I finished the card with a Mini Bowdabra Bow.

Materials Needed:

• Cardstock
• Circle Die Cuts
• Markers
• Glitter Ribbon
• Buttons
• Mini Bowdabra
• Thin Width Ribbon

For more about Bowdabra bow making products please visit the Bowdabra Blog (http://bowdabrablog.com)

Iris Folding Technique for Paper Crafting

I want to share my most recent card, I made it using an iris folding technique.  This style of paper crafting technique was featured in Australian Papercraft Essentials Issue #23.  The cutting and folding of the strips was easy using my X-ACTO Designer Series Self-Healing Mat.

The Australian Papercraft Essentials came with patterned papers and die-cut elements.

Using the instructions provided in the magazine I decided to make my own version.  Here is the magazines version.

I took my own card and cut an aperture shape.  I then folded several strips of thin paper and started to glue them to the back of the card.

Here is the front version of the card.

I then glued one of the die-cut images in the center.  Next, I cut out a piece of patterned paper to glue to the front of the card.

I also attached 3/8" satin ribbon at the bottom of the card.

To finish the card I attached patterned paper to the inside.

I used the Mini Bowdabra to add a small delicate bow to the card.

My card is finished and I am thrilled with it.  I will have to use this technique again with a variety of shapes and paper widths.

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Straight From the Nest - Owl Always Love You Card

Yesterday, I reviewed Straight From the Nest Provo Craft Cricut Cartridge on CraftsUnleashed.com.  To read my full review of this craft cartridge click here.

I really enjoyed the cartridge and all the amazing cut-outs it could create!  I especially loved all the little sayings.  My favorite saying was: "Owl Always Love You".

I used the saying to design this card. 

First, I started with a plain card and added blue handmade paper to the front.

Using my Cricut Expression I cut out all the multiple layers for the owl. 

Lastly, I cut out the saying.  I cut the saying in two different sizes.  I liked the "Owl" large but the rest of the saying I preferred smaller.

I am thrilled with my "Owl" card and the versatility of the Straight From the Nest Provo Craft Cartridge.  The cartridge has so many great features I can't wait to use them all!

Craft materials provided by www.consumercrafts.com