Design Team ~ Jamie Rodgers Collection - Poinsettia Curtain By Ian Rump-Smith
- Ian Rump-Smith
- Nov 13, 2024
- 3 min read
Happy Wednesday Crafters!
I'm officially on countdown with ONLY 6 weeks to go until Christmas....
With that in mind, I thought I'd bring our last minute crafters some more festive card ideas.
This lovely curtain design looks impressive, yet is so simple to make!
So let me show you......
Step 1
I started with a 5x7 card blank for my base.
For the background, I cut a layer in gold pearl card and made it just slightly smaller in oder to create a tiny border.
Next I took a piece of green paper and cut it to the size of 7 x 6¾ inches.
Using the above stamp set, I stamped the holly image randomly over my paper with a Norturne
Versafine Black Ink Pad.
Once finished, I used red and green alcohol pens to add colour to the holly!
Once finished I set this aside.
Step 2
Time to make the curtain.....
This is just a case of scoring and folding, so although it looks fancy, it's easy!
Here I cut a piece of Romantic Red Elite Card to measure 9¼ x 6¾ inches (just under).
✅ TOP TIP - Make your life easy by using a scoreboard (with inch increments)
I scored at the following points - short edge against the side :-
▪️2 ½
▪️3 ¼
▪️4 ¾
▪️5 ½
▪️7
▪️7 ¾ (end piece)
Measuring 4" from the bottom of the right hand long side; cut off the bottom from that point across to the left bottom corner.
Next I folded and creased my score lines (see photo as guide 📸)
Step 3
Taking my stamped image, I cut my strips to decorate the curtain....
Here I cut four strips (as shown in my picture below 📸)
▪️2 ½ inches
▪️1 ½ inches
▪️1 ½ inches
▪️1 ½ inches
I took my time in sizing my strips for the curtain, so I had a slight border around each strip.
Lay the bigger strip onto the first panel and turn over whilst holding, and cut off the bottom.
Next I cut off small slivers from the bottom and ONE side only.
✅ Repeat this on all strips.
Using Clear Drying Glue, I adhered all my strips to the curtain.
Step 4
I next stuck down the creases on the curtain with red liner tape on the underside of the folds.
I then stuck it to my base card, using double-sided tape.
Now you can see the card really coming together :-)
Final Step
I chose these beautiful Poinsettia dies above....
📝 NOTE - These dies not only cut out your flowers, but also create a stunning debossed pattern on your petals
I passed these through my machine twice and used Romantic Red Elite Card.
I moulded the leaves a little to add shape, and then glued them together with glue.
I added a gem to the centres and then rubbed some Cosmic Shimmer Golden Treasure Gilding Polish on the smaller flowers, and Cosmic Shimmer Snow & Ice Lustre Polish on the large one.
As I wanted a strong bond and instant fix, I then used my Hot Glue Gun to adhere to the card.
For the sentiment, I used Jamie Rodgers Crafts Christmas Sentiments Stamp Set.
I stamped onto Polar White Elite Card with Nocturne Versafine Ink first, before sticking it to a piece of Raven Black Elite Card. I cut it down to size to create a small border.
Here, I used foam tape to adhere to the card and give that little dimension, which is a lovely finishing touch.
That's it..... card complete
Love a little touch if elegance.......
I do hope this has given you some inspiration to have a go yourself!
I know we always ask, but please do share your creations on our Facebook Group - Create With Craftmania And Jamie Rodgers with us. It truly does make our day to hear your feedback and see your own versions.....
Many thanks for joining me, and I can't wait to see you next week with another crafty creation.
Enjoy your week
Take Care
Ian x
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A nice card Ian x