My Own Embellishments

Hello! One of my favorite things to do when making cards is to create my own embellishments. Right now I am addicted to making these folded medallions... I think they are a great way to add dimension and ensure that your embellies are a perfect match.

Patterned paper (Artsy Urban mat pad), glitter stickers, tool (Chip Art Tool and flower center stamps), paint (Glimmer Mist), cardstock (white), other (scalloped edge decorative scissors)

To create card:

1) make card from cardstock

2) adhere patterned paper from mat pad

3) adhere medallion on card

4) stamp and paint chipboard, allow to dry and adhere to medallion, add punched paper and number sticker

To make medallion:

Punch edge of paper

Cut into a 12" long strip. Vary width of strip to change size of medallion

Score at every 1/4" mark

Make accordion fold at score marks

Adhere ends

Fold in medallion flat

Glue to disc

Patterned paper (Artsy Urban mat pad), layered flowers (Artsy Urban), glitter stickers, cardstock (kraft), other (scalloped edge decorative scissors)

To create card:

1) make card from kraft

2) adhere patterned paper from mat pad

3) adhere letter stickers

4) tie on bow

5) fold and layer medallion with parts of Artsy Urban layered flower and adhere to bow Have a great day!