Thursday, 23 January 2014

Look what I just made

and it all came about because I was having “issues” with a roll of tin (aluminium) foil. Don’t you just hate it when you can’t find the end and when you do, it tears and makes a right mess.
I did think “what a waste” and then had a eureka moment which resulted in this card.
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So I thought I’d share how I did it so that you can have a go as well.
This is what I used.
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and here is a step by step for you to follow.
Firstly take i piece of foil measuring approx 24” long. Fold it over and over four times and then scrunch it up.
Fold in half and then scrunch up again.
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You should end up with this
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Now place between the perspex plate and run through your Sizzix or similar machine.
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This is what comes out
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Lay your chosen die on the foil and die cut. I used the Queen of Hearts die from Memory Box. To make this work you need to use a pin to poke out the little bits first before taking the whole shape out.
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Be really gentle
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Next using the remaining compact foil, cut out a buckle (I used the Taylored Expressions die)
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Now cut out the following:
In Black
12cm x 12 cm
12.8cm x 12.8cm
In White
12.5cm x 12.5cm
13cm x 13cm
Take the black card measuring 12cm x 12cm and put through the Sizzix using an embossing folder
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Make up the card so that it looks like this but do not attach the embossed piece yet.
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Stamp a piece of seam binding
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and attach to the card as shown using the buckle as decoration
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Attach the foil shape to the card. Cut out a red heart in cardstock. Use a ball tool and a foam mat to make a raised heart.
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Add the silicone glue to the back of the heart and stick in place.
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Now add some small gems but not to many.
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To finish paint some Glossy Accents onto the heart.
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I hope you enjoy making this card and playing with foil. Don’t forget to follow the Blog if you want to keep up to date with more tutorials coming soon. xx

3 comments:

gayle said...

Great idea Julie. Stunning card. x

Sandra Peach said...

This is really a lovely card Julie. The die is stunning. Sandra P.

Diane said...

Wonderful tutorial, love the foil heart.

Hugs Diane