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Ribbon and Sealing Wax
Fold two papers in half, place one inside the other, and wrap decorative string or ribbon around fold. Secure overlay to main card stock with sealing wax. Light wick of wax stick, hold stick at an angle and drip wax over area to be sealed. Push stamp into wax, imprinting design, if desired. Wax seals may break if mailed.
Mounting corners
Secure corners of overlay, using self adhesive paper mounting corners.
Glue Stick
Fold a full card overlay in half. Apply glue to wrong side of overlay back; slip main card stock inside, and press to secure. Leave front overlay loose, or attach to front corners with glue stick.
Stickers
Secure edges of single overlay with three dimensional self adhesive paper stickers.
Woven Ribbon
Punch two holes through both layers of paper. Run ribbon ends through holes from underside, as shown. Tie ribbon in a simple knot or bow if desired. Trim tails at an angle.
Craft Glue
Apply a drop of glue between overlay and main card stock at top edge of overlay. Ease excess glue above overlay, secure bow or charm.
Aerosol Adhesive
Attach sheer paper to solid color backing paper, using aerosol adhesive. Trim to size after layering.
Decorative Effects
Add elegant textural interest to cards with embossed designs .Select either subtle pressure embossing, using a brass embossing plate and a stylus, or thermal embossing, using a rubber stamp and special powders.
Embellish with colorful stenciled designs, using an ink pad and makeup sponges. Or develop one- of -a kind watercolor effects with paint and kosher salt.
Create unusual shapes, cutouts or edges with die-cutting techniques. For fine finishing detail, deckle the edges, using a specially designed ruler. Or, weave an elegant narrow ribbon through tiny slits in the paper.
Your personal style may include more than one of these techniques, all the supplies you need are available in art supply or stationary stores, or through mail order sources.
Weaving Ribbon
You Will Need
- ribbon
- chenille or tapestry needle for weaving narrow ribbon
- paper clip for weaving wider ribbon
- mat knife
- cutting mat
- Cut paper to desired size, or use purchased card. Print message on paper or card, if message is desired on paper with woven ribbon. Embellish as desired.
- Mark two horizontal lines on paper where ribbon is desired, using a light pencil mark. Distance between lines is slightly more than width of ribbon.
- Between marked lines, cut vertical pairs of slits, using mat knife and cutting mat. For a narrow ribbon, cut slits in each pair about 1/8 in. apart and space pairs 1 in. apart for wider ribbon, increase distances.
- Weave ribbon under each pair of slits and over spaces between pairs. Thread narrow ribbon into a chenille or tapestry needle, for weaving for wider ribbon, poke ribbon through slits using the end of an unfolded paper clip.
Full Article:
Handcrafted Weddings - Stationary
Handcrafted Weddings - Attaching Overlays
Handcrafted Weddings - Stenciling
Handcrafted Weddings - Stamp Designs
