I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this set! Soft Seedlings is a Distinctive stamp set that is oh so realistic! In this class we will focus on taking our cards from simple to stunning with one or two simple changes…….. It really isn’t that hard to step those cards up! Come along with me and I will teach you a few tricks. Then, stay tuned this week for more classes…..all with Soft Seedlings! I have added a PDF technique sheet for your technique book and a template for the Braided Lattice card. The YouTube instructional video is here as are photos of the process for each technique/concept. PLEASE NOTE: the PDF Technique Sheet is blank as I have always had my students complete them for their books. I have found that when they do so they retain the concepts easier. Enjoy! deb
UPDATE: Having major internet issues and my live YouTube video was freezing and then we lost the Internet connection totally. While we are addressing this issue I will go ahead and post this entry. If we can’t get the issue resolved I will shoot a video and upload it to this post as internet allows. ??? anyway we are trying our best to get this resolved and may have to switch internet providers. Ugh………sure didn’t have these problems in Lake Havasu. Hang in there with me as I have some Awesome cards/techniques coming up in this series. There will be 5 classes in this series. thanks for your patience. SHOW STOPPER CARDS TO FOLLOW IN CLASSES TO COME
class 1: Simple to sublime using easy steps/techniques
class 2: I can’t resist a resist! Resist/collage/various types of resist
class 3: Double easel Fun fold Technique! To say this card is a “show stopper” is like saying a Lamborghini is just a car! absolutely over the top. Easy
class 4: All things Background
class 5: Chalk it up!
Now……..ON TO CLASS 1 Simple to Sublime
To start you will place the template along the fold side of the card base. Fold the top and bottom over the edge to the back and secure with a clip as shown in photo 2. Cut the lines up the edge making sure to cut only to the end of the line. You will notice the lines are different lengths. The next photo shows the edge that has been cut. Start folding the points down as shown in the next photo. You will cut the bottom point off as shown. Slip each point to the back of the next point. glue the last point you removed with the scissors to the top as shown. Fold card as usual and assemble the rest of card. (see video for this process) Congrats….you did it!
Now lets look below what happens when we gold gild the leaf edges. I use Mono adhesive put into a glue bottle with a fine tip. I put the glue on the leaf edges as shown. let sit for a few minutes for the glue to “tack up”. this is very important……otherwise the glue will spread rather than grab the leafing. Now gently rub the gilded leaves with a stencil brush and finish with a soft brush. so fun!!!
Below are PDFs: Technique sheets for your Technique Book and PDF for Braided Lattice Card…..enjoy!
Enjoyed your youtube class today. I have done that braid before but it has been sometime. The leaf cards are stunning.
Thanks Connie! If you would send your address to my cell email I will get your card out to you. thanks, deb debbieannoneil@me.com
Watched your video. Very informative. Can’t wait to see more.
thanks so much Kay! see you soon! deb
Beautiful cards
How do I get that template for the braided card
Beautiful cards! Where can I get the Seedlings stamp set?
You will probably have to check someplace like eBay or mercari or Etsy to see if someone is selling it as it is retired
I am on your website looking for the tutorial for the Dress to Impress card you made with the lipstick. I cannot find where the instructions are posted.
I know this is an older posting on YouTube so it may not still be available but I hope it is.
Please let me know if its available please tell me where I can find it.
Love the card!!!!