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by penibear 
Fed up with the standard shape of card? Try some of these simple shapes for a change – they can all be made from half an A4 sheet of card. All you need to do is make a few cuts and folds, and you have a variety of different shapes. Some useful tools for folding include a score board which has various different score lines marked, and a bone folder for making sharp creases.
Cutting can be done either with scissors, or for more accurate cutting use a metal ruler and a sharp knife. The decorative papers used are a new range from K and Co, 6 x 6 pads, and 36 sheets each of Designer Paper. The range comes in 6 different colourways and the ones used here are Sparkly Sweet, Classic Mckenna and Classic Bailey.
Stamps Used: All by Artifacts Stamps. You will also need: All available from The Stamp Bug.
PURPLE KISSES
- Measure and divide an A5 card into three equal sections – score and fold. Measure about 7cm down the edges from the top, and then use this point to cut each side into a triangle.
- Cut decorative papers to fit on the front of each triangle and glue on. Fold them backwards to keep them out of the way for the next step.
  - Stamp and gold emboss the central portion with the butterfly stamps, and then sponge on Brilliance Pearlescent Orchid and Pearlescent Lavender inks. Finish around the edges with Victorian Violet ink.
- Stamp and gold emboss Kisses on to a Pearlescent Purple tag and set with an eyelet.
5. Punch a hole on the right hand triangle side of the card and set with an eyelet. Close the card with the right hand side on top. Thread ribbon and/or fibre through the hole, add the tag and wrap around the card, securing with a bow. DAISY CHAINS
- Cut an A4 sheet of white card in half lengthways. Fold each end into the middle – you may be able to use the gatefold score lines on your score board for this, or you can simply measure the card.
- Mark the central point of each flap, and cut into triangles.
- Stamp the triangles with The Daisy Chains, in Adirondack Currant ink.
- Cut a panel of the decorative paper to fit the back of the card and stick in place.
- Stamp a flower on a spare piece of card and copper emboss. Stick a square dome sticker over it, and cut around the sticker.
 - Cut a 4cm square of gold mirror card. Add sticky foam to the back of the flower and then 2 or 3 strands of raffia. Stick on to the gold square, adding a dab of glue first.
- Stick the top of the square on to the top triangle flap. Add a piece of sticky Velcro to the bottom of the square and the card and press to close.
ENVELOPE CARD
- Take an A5 piece of dark red card, and make a score line approximately 2cm in from the bottom edge. Fold and crease.
- Measure about 9cm in from the top edge, fold and crease.
- Measure halfway along the folded edge, mark and cut the front into a triangle. Cover the triangle and the bottom flap with decorative paper.
- Stamp and gold emboss the Butterfly text on to decorative paper and tear a panel to fit down the card as shown – stick into place.
  - Punch a square ribbon charm from gold mirror card. Thread ribbons through and lay on the card, wrapping around it. Secure at the back with double stick tape.
- Add a piece of sticky Velcro as a closure.
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Japanese Lace Paper Set
