How to make Mothers Day card tutorial
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Fantastic Craft Competition
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How do I make a mothers day card?
Here is an easy step by step guide on how making a fantastic Mothers day card can be easy and fun! Show your mum you care with a home made card this Mothers Day.
All items required to make this stunning card can be purchased from Stampin’ Up
Step one
Emboss the front of the card blank with the Framed Tulips embossing folder and cut a tag using the scalloped tag topper punch
Step two
Using the Blessed Easter Stamp, obscure the Easter sentiment with some scrap card and stamp the image only using StazOn Ink onto your watercolour paper tag.
Step Three
Colourful the tulips with Stampin’ Write markers, leaving a gap in the middle of the tulip. Blend the colours using a blender pen.
Step Four
Colour the leaves with the Pistachio Pudding marker pen.
Step Five
Tie linen thread in a bow around the tag and mount on the card front with dimensionals. Stamp a sentiment and punch out using the large oval punch and scallop oval punch in contrasting colour.
So that is how you make the perfect Mothers Day card, A chance to show your Mum just how much you care!
The Competition
The lovely people at Stampin’ UP have kindly given us some fantastic prizes including a Mini Memories Simply Created Album Kit and the Quite a Pair Stamp Set.
Mini Memories Simply Created Album Kit
Quite a Pair Stamp Set.
Enter using this very easy to follow Rafflecopter entry form!
- This giveaway is open to all UK residents only.
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- The winners will be contacted by e-mail within 3 days of competition ends, if they do not respond within 7 days another winner may be chosen.
- Competition ends on 07/04/2014
Danielle Stevenson says
March 13, 2014 at 1:50 pmMy top craft tip is that I always wear latex gloves when using pen or glue. I always used to smudge my work, or get glue everywhere, so this is really good to prevent this and to help get a good grip when colouring or painting a piece.
iain maciver says
March 13, 2014 at 2:02 pmenjoy it
lorraine stone says
March 13, 2014 at 2:27 pmDon’t get annoyed if it doesn’t go right the first time … as I do!
Cheryl Kean says
March 13, 2014 at 3:48 pmkeep all the christmas cards they make great gift tags
Lisa Everaert says
March 13, 2014 at 4:26 pmAlways keep old cereal boxes/catalogues. Theyll come in handy for crafting projects later.
Heather Haigh says
March 13, 2014 at 7:10 pmnever throw anything pretty away – as soon as I do I can guarantee I think of somethink I could have used it for
Heather Haigh says
March 13, 2014 at 7:14 pmalso commented here http://umeandthekids.com/sheer-cover-studio-trueshade-technology/
jennifer thorpe says
March 13, 2014 at 8:20 pmjust go with the flow and let your imagination float you away
C Parkin says
March 13, 2014 at 8:28 pmkeep old greetings cards to make collages
Lyn N says
March 13, 2014 at 8:31 pmNever waste anything, it might always come in handy.
ajaj says
March 13, 2014 at 8:51 pmKeep your desk clutter free so you know where everything is and so that you have more space to work in
Ashleigh Allan says
March 13, 2014 at 9:11 pmHave fun!
Rachel Wells says
March 13, 2014 at 9:50 pmGet messy!
Spencer Broadley says
March 14, 2014 at 2:29 amSmall sharp scissors a necessity
lynn mitchell says
March 14, 2014 at 8:49 amwow this would be lovely what a nice card
Lesley Bradley says
March 14, 2014 at 9:48 amWhen crafting with kids,always make sure the tops of the glitter shakers are screwed on tight!
Erica Price says
March 15, 2014 at 7:02 amPlan first and get out everything you need in advance.
Galina V says
March 15, 2014 at 2:38 pmLook in charity shops for unusual buttons, or old broken brooches to make inexpensive crafting decorations.
Hayley F says
March 15, 2014 at 4:27 pmuse baby wipes to clean stamps x
cherie shaw says
March 15, 2014 at 8:35 pmInvest in a glue gun 🙂
Pam says
March 16, 2014 at 8:16 pmLet your imagination run wild.
Gina M says
March 17, 2014 at 9:09 pmPlan what you’re going to do before you start sticking or stamping.
helen atkins says
March 18, 2014 at 7:50 amplan ahead and have fun
Sandra Clarke says
March 18, 2014 at 1:48 pmI always look for bits & pieces at Car Boot Sales to use for crafts. I once found a load of craft stamps, mainly new, which were very cheap.
Bek says
March 18, 2014 at 2:14 pmChoose only one thing to make at a time. I usually have about 20 ideas I want to do and fail miserably!
Kathy D says
March 20, 2014 at 2:56 pmMake sure you have the card round the right way before starting. HOW MANY OF US HAVE MADE UPSIDE DOWN CARDS – or is it just me
Paula Barker says
March 20, 2014 at 5:17 pmTake any trimmings off of old cards to reuse them
makila wheatley says
March 20, 2014 at 6:58 pmHAVE FUN!!!!
ANDREA FIANDER says
March 20, 2014 at 7:12 pmi use olf magazines and yogurt pots to make things with
. and look in the poundshop for cheap craft activites and craft things
Kathy Cakebread says
March 20, 2014 at 7:51 pmlook at magazines for inspiration
caroline says
March 21, 2014 at 6:49 pmI always make sure I have plenty of PVA glue, really handy for all craft projects
Harley says
March 22, 2014 at 4:59 pmTry to create something of your own rather than copy as you’ll be more pleased with the end result x
Kerry says
March 22, 2014 at 5:42 pmNever throw anything away you can always adapt and upcycle you crafty bits
laura morgans says
March 22, 2014 at 6:25 pmkeep it simple – less is more
Kate Duckmanton says
March 22, 2014 at 7:10 pmKeep everything tidy and organised.
felicity smith says
March 24, 2014 at 11:04 amalways have a surface bigger than you think you need. Nothing will frustrate you as much as a tiny table or square to work in and not be able to lay things out
Allan Wilson says
March 24, 2014 at 12:10 pmCollect sea glass every time you visit the beach and use to decorate tea light holders etc. The kids love it.
Natasha Mairs says
March 26, 2014 at 7:50 pmupcycle. use old hot chocolate tubs, jars, cereal boxes, margarine tubs, spice bottle, etc
Solange says
March 26, 2014 at 10:28 pmOld Christmas cards and/or tags will come in handy
Zoe Roxby says
March 29, 2014 at 8:28 pmBe as creative as you want to be
tracey thompson says
March 30, 2014 at 3:41 pmHave patience
Sheryl Keene says
April 3, 2014 at 7:48 pmI don’t throw away any leftover “bits”. I always seem to need them for another project.
Kimberley Robinson says
April 4, 2014 at 8:49 amMy tip: Wear an apron ! lol x
Rebecca Gransden says
April 4, 2014 at 10:18 amBe organised with your storage – saves so much time.
RachJ says
April 4, 2014 at 12:05 pmCraft with the kids – you won’t believe how much bendier their imagination is than yours!
Laura Wheatley says
April 4, 2014 at 6:00 pmuse modpodge, its amazing stuff, I cover things in paper or fabric and it makes them waterproof
tiffany callan says
April 4, 2014 at 11:39 pmalways try something more than once, it may have been an off day the first time
ann weir says
April 5, 2014 at 11:33 amlet the kids go wild and creative, long as there’s mats/sheets down 🙂
Annie Costa says
April 5, 2014 at 12:18 pmwear latex disposable gloves if working with glue!
Hayley Todd says
April 5, 2014 at 1:10 pmI keep a crafting inspiration notebook, which i fill with clippings from magazines, sketches, and ideas I see for my crafting sessions.
Lisa Wilkinson says
April 5, 2014 at 1:18 pmWhen crafting with kids wear old clothes and get the flannels ready!
Sarah Parker says
April 5, 2014 at 7:09 pmenjoy it 🙂
Jill Cordner says
April 5, 2014 at 7:12 pmLet your kiddies help and do it their way, xx
susan willshee says
April 5, 2014 at 7:46 pmbe tidy and organised with your craft goodies – I often buy things and then ‘lose’ them. I spend as much time searching for the things I’ve bought as I do actually using them 🙂
Emma Wolski says
April 5, 2014 at 9:01 pmTake it slow and don’t rush! I always make mistakes when making cards as I don’t allow myself time to enjoy it!
monika s says
April 5, 2014 at 9:34 pmKeep your crafting supplies away from children
Danika Lloyd says
April 5, 2014 at 10:01 pmDon’t take it too seriously – have fun!!!
Sue Brett says
April 6, 2014 at 12:21 amCut buttons off old clothes before you throw them away, and sort and store in small jars – they come in useful for many different craft projects
Lynn Heath says
April 6, 2014 at 7:02 amWhen the kids are getting crafty I always lay newspaper over the table and I have some plastic sheets that go under the table in an attempt to save the carpet!!!!
Hazel Rea says
April 6, 2014 at 9:50 amDon’t be afraid to experiment, and embrace ideas that evolve as the project progresses! You might be surprised at the results.
Hazel Rea says
April 6, 2014 at 10:00 amI commented here: http://umeandthekids.com/funny-white-lies/
Allan Fullarton says
April 6, 2014 at 11:11 amDon’t get annoyed and stick with it.
Janine Atkin says
April 6, 2014 at 11:17 amenjoy it and dont worry about perfection
GEORGE WILLIAMSON says
April 6, 2014 at 11:40 amsuperscot & have fun
Karen Barrett says
April 6, 2014 at 11:45 amI always save bought cards that we have been sent and recycle by using them in my homemade cards
Pam Gregory says
April 6, 2014 at 1:18 pmRe-use old greetings cards.
jessica agyin says
April 6, 2014 at 4:41 pmkeep old cereal boxes for craft times
Tressa Herriott says
April 6, 2014 at 10:04 pmGet your kids involved or hold a crafting party with friends
Katie Walker says
April 6, 2014 at 10:13 pmLook ariound for inspiration and try everything you never know what you might have a talent for.
Julie says
April 6, 2014 at 10:26 pmJust create.. There is no such thing as right… it’s what you want it to be.