Cindy Lu's Craft Spot

Make your card base from White Card Stock cut to 11" x 6 1/2".  Score on the long edge at 5 1/2". From White Card Stock 3" x 6 1/2" die cut the Regal Border on the right side, long side.  This will be the back layer.   From the Luxe Gold 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" cut another of the same die.  This is the middle layer.  From 6"x 6 1/4" White Card Stock cut the same die. This is the top layer.  Glue on to card base using Designer Dries Clear Adhesive. Cut 1 White Card Stock Oval from the Eyelet Oval and repeat using the Luxe Gold Card Stock.  Offset them slightly and glue together then adhere to your card front.  Cut the middle oval from the Eyelet oval and glue to the center of your gold and white oval. Decorate your card using the Wild Rose Stamp and Die, Large and Small. I like to use three layers of the same size when making my blossoms and two layers for the tiny buds with the third layer shaded in a leaf green. I hand s...

My mother has always loved roses especially pink ones!  I made this card to celebrate her on this Mother's Day. The base of the card is white card stock cut at 5" x 6 1/2". On this you will affix a piece of pink card stock cut at 4 3/4" x 6 1/4".  You can use pop dots or clear adhesive. I use pop dots for added dimension. Cut a piece of green card stock at 7 3/4" x 6 inches. (The photo below is actually shown in white) Score on the long side at 4 1/2".  Fold on the score line and crease with bone folder.  To make the flap of the card/envelope I marked at 3" on the flap and drew a line lightly in pencil to 1/8" below the score line. Do this on both sides to give you the point. Using the V shaped piece in the Ornate Pocket Accents cut out one in the same green card stock color you have used. Snip it in half at the V giving you two trim pieces you will apply to the edge of your card/envelope flap. Don't worry about the...