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Daffodil card Craft Ark Project Category : Seasonal EasterCraft Ark Time Guide : Full Day
Craft Ark Difficulty Rating : Medium
Craft Ark Code: RS0252 Print this Craft Ark Project  Print Project
Craft Ark Project - Seasonal Easter - Daffodil card
It's a sure sign that spring and Easter are on their way when the yellow of the daffodils can be seen peeking through the green of the grass!

Project Shopping List

  • Daffodil peel 'n' stick
  • Acetate large enough for peel 'n' stick
  • Glass paints (yellow, green and blue)
  • Fine artists brush
  • Small piece of blue ribbon
  • A6 piece of hand made paper
  • A5 backing paper
  • Silver peel 'n' stick borders
  • 4 x eyelets plus tools to fit
  • A4 piece of card
  • Scorer
  • Doubel sided sticky tape
  • Good all purpose clear drying glue
  • Knife
  • Rule
  • Cutting mat

  • Instructions
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    step one - Place the peel 'n' stick centrally onto the acetate.


    step two - Carefully paint between the lines allowing each shade to dry betwwen each stage.


    step three - Cut down the acetate so it fits the handmade paper and attach it using the four eyelets.


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    step four - Cut down the backing paper so it is 1cm (1/4") larger than the A6 paper and acetate and layer.


    step five - Fold the A4 card in half then around the four front edges score 5mm (1/8") in to create a slightly raised border.


    step six - Attach the layered image to the card centrally using the double sideds ticky tape. Around the outsdie edge of the backing paper stick the silver peel 'n' stick borders then to complete attach a small bow on the bottom edge.


     

    Tricks of the Trade

    Glass painting - bubbles
    If you get bubbles in your paint then burst with the tip of a cocktail stick.


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