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Step By Step Decoupage Assorted Flowers
You Will Need:
Start by cutting out the first of each of the images, this is always numbered 1.
Place the images onto your chosen paper colour. Choose a size to cut the paper panel, this can be a comfortable size to mount the image, smaller or much larger than the image, it's entirely up to you. Stick the panels onto your chosen backing paper using double sided tape. Cut around the panels leaving whatever border width appeals to you. There is no need to follow the examples exactly, there is plenty of paper so that you can experiment with your own combinations and border widths.
Arrange the papers on the card until you are happy with the layout. Then stick them to in place using double sided tape.
Cut out each part of the design as shown on the step by step decoupage sheet. If this is your first decoupage project you will probably find it easier to use scissors. Craft knives are more accurate once you have mastered the basic technique. Some general cutting advice is included.
Cutting - Draw bridges between delicate pieces that may be damaged during cutting, removing them just before you use the piece. Very fine hues, such as stems, may be widened by coloured pencils (not felt tips), to make them easier to cut. If using scissors pierce the piece first from above and cut it out from below. As you cut the outer edge consider adding special effects such as feathering and serration to gain better effect. As you cut, try and bevel the outer edge by slamming scissors or blades under the print, this will help to hide any harsh white edges. Any visible edges should be concealed using a soft lead pencil or coloured pencil. Cutting can be done with small scissors or a craft knife and cutting board.
Shaping - Extra depth can be given to your design by shaping the pieces as they are applied e.g. shaping the curves of a sail, the petals of a flower. This is done by cutting out the entire piece and placing it face down on a shaping mat or soft cloth then rubbing it gently with a shaping tool or the back of a teaspoon.
Another technique that can be used to add more detail is feathering, mainly used for feathers and hair, the piece is cut out and then a series of small cuts are made into the piece at the appropriate angles. A further shaping technique is slicing whereby larger cuts than feathering are made and each cut section can then be shaped individually e.g. flight feathers of a large bird, scales of a fish.
Mount each cut out onto the card using the 3D foam pads.
Embossed and Inked Squares
Cut a piece of scrap card to the same size as your card or panel. Mark the squares (or rectangles) of the size and position you would like on the scrap card. Use a craft knife and cutting mat to cut out the squares you have drawn. Use masking tape to secure your template to the back of the front panel of the card. Use an embossing tool to emboss the squares. The embossed squares can then be left plain or they can be embellish with ink or chalks, re-using the template to ensure your ink doesn't get on the rest of your card. The embossing stage can also be skipped completely and the template used just to colour a specific section of the card. It's a good idea to hang onto these templates as you will use them time and time again.
Eyelets
Punch a hole in your paper or card where you want the eyelet. Place your choose eyelet in the hole from front to back. Place on a cutting matt front side down. Position your eyelet setter over the eyelet and hit the end with a hammer.
Download a printer friendly copy of this project.
You will need a copy of Acrobat Reader to open the file. If you do not already have a copy you can download one from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.php