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How to make Mothers Day card tutorial & Craft Competition

March 13, 2014 | 70 Comments

How to make Mothers Day card tutorial

 

How to make Mothers Day card tutorial

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How to make Mothers Day card tutorial

 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

How to make Mothers Day card tutorial

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

How to make Mothers Day card tutorial

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.

How to make Mothers Day card tutorial

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.

How to make Mothers Day card tutorial

Step Four

Colour the leaves with the Pistachio Pudding marker pen.

How to make Mothers Day card tutorial

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.

How to make Mothers Day card tutorial

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.

How to make Mothers Day card tutorial

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How to make Mothers Day card tutorial

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How to make a mothers day card
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How to make a mothers day card
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Stuck for ideas for your mother this year, well don't worry, we have it covered. Why not follow this step by step guide to making a mothers day card.
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Rachel Hirst

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Comments

  1. Danielle Stevenson says

    March 13, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    My 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.

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  2. iain maciver says

    March 13, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    enjoy it

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  3. lorraine stone says

    March 13, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Don’t get annoyed if it doesn’t go right the first time … as I do!

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  4. Cheryl Kean says

    March 13, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    keep all the christmas cards they make great gift tags

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  5. Lisa Everaert says

    March 13, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    Always keep old cereal boxes/catalogues. Theyll come in handy for crafting projects later.

    Reply
  6. Heather Haigh says

    March 13, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    never throw anything pretty away – as soon as I do I can guarantee I think of somethink I could have used it for

    Reply
  7. Heather Haigh says

    March 13, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    also commented here http://umeandthekids.com/sheer-cover-studio-trueshade-technology/

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  8. jennifer thorpe says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    just go with the flow and let your imagination float you away

    Reply
  9. C Parkin says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    keep old greetings cards to make collages

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  10. Lyn N says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    Never waste anything, it might always come in handy.

    Reply
  11. ajaj says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    Keep your desk clutter free so you know where everything is and so that you have more space to work in

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  12. Ashleigh Allan says

    March 13, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    Have fun!

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  13. Rachel Wells says

    March 13, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    Get messy!

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  14. Spencer Broadley says

    March 14, 2014 at 2:29 am

    Small sharp scissors a necessity

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  15. lynn mitchell says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:49 am

    wow this would be lovely what a nice card

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  16. Lesley Bradley says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:48 am

    When crafting with kids,always make sure the tops of the glitter shakers are screwed on tight!

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  17. Erica Price says

    March 15, 2014 at 7:02 am

    Plan first and get out everything you need in advance.

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  18. Galina V says

    March 15, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    Look in charity shops for unusual buttons, or old broken brooches to make inexpensive crafting decorations.

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  19. Hayley F says

    March 15, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    use baby wipes to clean stamps x

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  20. cherie shaw says

    March 15, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    Invest in a glue gun 🙂

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  21. Pam says

    March 16, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    Let your imagination run wild.

    Reply
  22. Gina M says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Plan what you’re going to do before you start sticking or stamping.

    Reply
  23. helen atkins says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:50 am

    plan ahead and have fun

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  24. Sandra Clarke says

    March 18, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    I 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.

    Reply
  25. Bek says

    March 18, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Choose only one thing to make at a time. I usually have about 20 ideas I want to do and fail miserably!

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  26. Kathy D says

    March 20, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    Make 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

    Reply
  27. Paula Barker says

    March 20, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    Take any trimmings off of old cards to reuse them

    Reply
  28. makila wheatley says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    HAVE FUN!!!!

    Reply
  29. ANDREA FIANDER says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    i use olf magazines and yogurt pots to make things with
    . and look in the poundshop for cheap craft activites and craft things

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  30. Kathy Cakebread says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    look at magazines for inspiration

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  31. caroline says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    I always make sure I have plenty of PVA glue, really handy for all craft projects

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  32. Harley says

    March 22, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    Try to create something of your own rather than copy as you’ll be more pleased with the end result x

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  33. Kerry says

    March 22, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Never throw anything away you can always adapt and upcycle you crafty bits

    Reply
  34. laura morgans says

    March 22, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    keep it simple – less is more

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  35. Kate Duckmanton says

    March 22, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    Keep everything tidy and organised.

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  36. felicity smith says

    March 24, 2014 at 11:04 am

    always 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

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  37. Allan Wilson says

    March 24, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Collect sea glass every time you visit the beach and use to decorate tea light holders etc. The kids love it.

    Reply
  38. Natasha Mairs says

    March 26, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    upcycle. use old hot chocolate tubs, jars, cereal boxes, margarine tubs, spice bottle, etc

    Reply
  39. Solange says

    March 26, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Old Christmas cards and/or tags will come in handy

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  40. Zoe Roxby says

    March 29, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    Be as creative as you want to be

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  41. tracey thompson says

    March 30, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    Have patience

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  42. Sheryl Keene says

    April 3, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    I don’t throw away any leftover “bits”. I always seem to need them for another project.

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  43. Kimberley Robinson says

    April 4, 2014 at 8:49 am

    My tip: Wear an apron ! lol x

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  44. Rebecca Gransden says

    April 4, 2014 at 10:18 am

    Be organised with your storage – saves so much time.

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  45. RachJ says

    April 4, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    Craft with the kids – you won’t believe how much bendier their imagination is than yours!

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  46. Laura Wheatley says

    April 4, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    use modpodge, its amazing stuff, I cover things in paper or fabric and it makes them waterproof

    Reply
  47. tiffany callan says

    April 4, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    always try something more than once, it may have been an off day the first time

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  48. ann weir says

    April 5, 2014 at 11:33 am

    let the kids go wild and creative, long as there’s mats/sheets down 🙂

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  49. Annie Costa says

    April 5, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    wear latex disposable gloves if working with glue!

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  50. Hayley Todd says

    April 5, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    I keep a crafting inspiration notebook, which i fill with clippings from magazines, sketches, and ideas I see for my crafting sessions.

    Reply
  51. Lisa Wilkinson says

    April 5, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    When crafting with kids wear old clothes and get the flannels ready!

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  52. Sarah Parker says

    April 5, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    enjoy it 🙂

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  53. Jill Cordner says

    April 5, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    Let your kiddies help and do it their way, xx

    Reply
  54. susan willshee says

    April 5, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    be 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 🙂

    Reply
  55. Emma Wolski says

    April 5, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    Take it slow and don’t rush! I always make mistakes when making cards as I don’t allow myself time to enjoy it!

    Reply
  56. monika s says

    April 5, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    Keep your crafting supplies away from children

    Reply
  57. Danika Lloyd says

    April 5, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    Don’t take it too seriously – have fun!!!

    Reply
  58. Sue Brett says

    April 6, 2014 at 12:21 am

    Cut 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

    Reply
  59. Lynn Heath says

    April 6, 2014 at 7:02 am

    When 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!!!!

    Reply
  60. Hazel Rea says

    April 6, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Don’t be afraid to experiment, and embrace ideas that evolve as the project progresses! You might be surprised at the results.

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  61. Hazel Rea says

    April 6, 2014 at 10:00 am

    I commented here: http://umeandthekids.com/funny-white-lies/

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  62. Allan Fullarton says

    April 6, 2014 at 11:11 am

    Don’t get annoyed and stick with it.

    Reply
  63. Janine Atkin says

    April 6, 2014 at 11:17 am

    enjoy it and dont worry about perfection

    Reply
  64. GEORGE WILLIAMSON says

    April 6, 2014 at 11:40 am

    superscot & have fun

    Reply
  65. Karen Barrett says

    April 6, 2014 at 11:45 am

    I always save bought cards that we have been sent and recycle by using them in my homemade cards

    Reply
  66. Pam Gregory says

    April 6, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    Re-use old greetings cards.

    Reply
  67. jessica agyin says

    April 6, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    keep old cereal boxes for craft times

    Reply
  68. Tressa Herriott says

    April 6, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Get your kids involved or hold a crafting party with friends

    Reply
  69. Katie Walker says

    April 6, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Look ariound for inspiration and try everything you never know what you might have a talent for.

    Reply
  70. Julie says

    April 6, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    Just create.. There is no such thing as right… it’s what you want it to be.

    Reply

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