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  I made a card like this a little while ago for a friends 50th and had a number of compliments on it so thought I would write up a wee tutorial for anyone that would like to try it.   Supplies Used 15cm x 30cm light coloured cardstock (Card Base) 14.5cm x 14.5cm dark brown cardstock 14cm x 14cm Kraft card Coloured patterned scrap paper approx. 10cm x 9cm 3 craft match sticks Tim Holtz Alterations thinlit dies 7 Flowers (1 large, 1 med, 5 small) Foliage die cut x 2 Glass beads Gel Medium (Transparent) Black and/or brown ink Heidi Swapp White colour shine Adhesive tape Décor stamp (I’ve used a dragonfly) Sentiment stamp Heat tool Paint brush Bone Folder Die Cutting machine (Cuttlebug etc) Instructions Begin by forming your card base.  Measure 15cm in from the left hand side and score  and then fold.  Use your bone folder to give a crisp edge. This should give you a 15cm x 15cm card base. Adhere the 14.5cm x 14.5cm dark brown cardstock to the card b

Wow we are half way through April already who would have thought!  Must be time for another Challenge reminder for Lets Craft and Create .  So April for me is all about Easter and special birthdays - it's a month where I pray that the rain stays away!  My inspiration piece for this months challenge then is all about easter.  I've created a side step card for the extra depth and spring feel. Thanks for stopping by - happy crafting!