« Freelance Friday: A Table Makeover with ... | Main | Tuesday Tutorial: A Mod Podge Collage »
Happy Monday :) . This is a great time of year to make cards. Not only are they simple craft projects to create, but you can get as creative as you’d like. One of the best gifts to give for Valentine’s Day is a lovely card. A designer of Plaid's, Sherri Ragsdale made this project. This cute, whimsical monkey card makes a great Valentine's Day greeting. See below for the supplies needed, and instructions on how to make this adorable car.
PLAID Supplies
· Simply ® Stencils - Value Packs - Tween Girl
· FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lipstick Red, 2 oz.
· FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Nutmeg, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
Brown construction paper, Pink construction paper, White cardstock, 1/8" red ribbon, Glue stick, White craft glue, Scissors, and Stencil brush
Instructions
1. Stencil monkey onto pink paper in Nutmeg. Stencil the heart in the center with Lipstick Red. Allow to dry. Cut out monkey.
2. Cut out a piece of brown paper 1" shorter than the length of the card. Glue to card as shown in photo using the glue stick. Glue the monkey to card.
3. Cut seven uneven 1" strips from pink paper in different widths. Glue to top of card.
4. Cut red ribbon the width of the card front and adhere using the white craft glue in between the brown paper and the pink stripes. Tie a bow and glue onto card.
Sign In