Let’s have a card party!  Simply follow the recipes and you can have a lovely batch of cards in no time.  Make cards for various occasions to have ready all summer long. The classic May Arts Sheer ribbon is perfect for any summer card.

Ingredients needed:

• May Arts Sheer Ribbon: C -1”

• Scrap paper

• Adhesive

• Embellishments

Directions:

• Start with color.  I picked some bright, fun, summery colors -hot pink, lime, turquoise and orange.

• Choose papers.  I sorted through scraps of paper for patterned paper and cardstock in my colors. 

• Cut rectangles in the following dimensions: A= 11×4 1/4, B= 5×3 3/4, C=4 3/4×3 1/2, D=3 1/4×2 3/4, E= 3×2 1/2

• Score and fold in half, all rectangle A pieces.  These will be used for the base of the cards. I prefer to use double-sided, cardstock-weight, patterned paper for the bases of my cards.  The design on the inside of the card adds interest and surprise.

• Layer rectangles and add sentiments, tie or knot your May Arts ribbon…Voila!

Card #1 - Everyday Moments: Rectangles A, B, C, 2 D’s and E are used.  Adhere B and C to rectangle A.  Tear paper around a sticker sentiment – 3 layers of torn paper total.   Add a button with a ribbon knot.

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Card #2 - Happy Birthday: Rectangles A, B, C, D and E. Adhere layers and sew with zig zag stitch. Stamp Happy birthday on the note card. Tie orange bow. Use stickles to make dots around stamp.

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Card #3 - You’re Great: Rectangles A, B, C and E.  Sew B and C together with zig-zag stitch.  Adhere to A. Tie knot with green ribbon, punch tag out of E add rub on, stick pin and flower with stickle center.

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card #4 – Go With Your Heart: Rectangles A, B,C,D and E.  Round corners on right side of card.   Handwrite sentiment on note card.  Make Flower loop bow and fold in half, attach with a button.

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Card #5 - Happy Birthday / Ruffle: Rectangles: A, C, D and E. Sew around rectangle C and adhere to base. Layer D and E,  sew ribbon on using a straight stitch, gathering ribbon as you go.  Add sticker w/ torn paper.

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Card #6 - Direction: Rectangles A and 2 E’s. Using a square punch, punch a hole in card.  Behind square place E. Using a straight stitch, sew ribbon around punched square on front of card, gathering as you go. Add a button w/ ribbon and sentiment cut from note cards. Write out sentiment, cut and adhere to card.

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Card #7 - Alyssa: Rectangles A, B, C, D and E are used.  Layer rectangles, White ink the edges, use alphabet stickers, stickles and a rub on for sentiment. 2 layers of ribbon for the bow.

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Card #8 - Bailie: Rectangles A, D, E are used.  Layer rectangles, adhere chipboard stickers and rub-on for sentiment. Wrap ribbon around base of card, attach button with ribbon through the center.

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Blog Posted By: Leah Farrar-White