![]() It is so special to receive a handmade card. This is a great easy craft to do with kids. The glue will dry and encase the flowers, securing them to the card. The glue will squish out a bit but leave it, do not try to wipe it off. Place your dried flowers on the glue and firmly yet carefully press the flowers into the glue. ![]() The flowers need to be pressed into the glue.Ħ. Using your pencil mark a very light mark where you are going to glue your dried flowers.ĥ. Experiment with pulling the petals off, flattening the flowers and moving the flowers around. Take your dried flowers and play around with your design. Now fold your cut card stock in half, running your finger firmly along the crease.Ĥ. If you are using scissors, draw a light line with your ruler and pencil from the center where you pinched your card stock and cut along that line.ģ. Using your paper-cutter line up the crease and cut the card stock in half. Bend the card stock in half, short side to short side as if you are going to crease the fold. Let your creative mind take over and apply your own touches to your project.ġ. How about you? Does a good slow mail day lift your spirits? DIY card with dried flowers ![]() Now we have the ability to send messages on our cell phones but….I love getting cards in the mail. This gave people a more affordable avenue to send greeting to their loved ones. The card giving traditions of today really took off after the introduction of the postage stamp and new technologies in the printing world. These cards were only sent during this time, unlike today were we give cards for many occasions. The tradition can be traced by to the early Chinese, who gave greetings of goodwill on cards for the new year. Giving cards is a custom that dates back many years. ![]() The DIY card is perfect for every occasion. Are you a DIY’er? Even if you are not this Easy DIY Card made with dried flowers will be a joy to make and give. ![]()
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