How to Use Natural Items to Make Holiday Cards
Mother Nature can provide a bounty of beautiful ideas for cards. Make your own pressed flowers by reading "How to Make Dried Flowers" or "How to Press Flowers."
Things You'll Need
- Raffia
- Spray Glues
- Blank Cards
- Aleene's Tacky Glue
- Clear Contact Paper
- Dried Flowers
- Dried Herbs
- Scissors
- Card Stock
- Construction Paper
- Watercolor Paper
Instructions
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Purchase 5 by 7-inch card blanks or 10 by 14-inch sheets of card stock, medium-weight watercolor paper, or construction paper to use as your card base.
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Fold card paper lengthwise so it measures 5 by 14 inches and cut in half to make two 5 by 7-inch cards.
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Make your own paper as an alternative. See "How to Make Paper."
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Purchase envelopes to fit, or make your own. Read "How to Make Envelopes."
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Select dried flowers, herbs and leaves for your cards.
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Attach design by starting with the larger pieces and finishing with smaller pieces.
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Tips & Warnings
When you're out walking, watch for interesting shapes and colors to use on your holiday cards.
Comments
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akumaxkami
Nov 30, 2010
Great idea!