Simple Robin Fussy-Cut Christmas Card

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - BOX KIT - Join Toni for her latest launch show 1 - broadcast 16th Nov 22 · 16/11/2022 · watch it from 21:15

A beginner-friendly card using fussy-cut elements from the magazine papers. You create a clean, simple design by cutting out a robin from patterned paper and layering it with coordinating paper pieces to make an elegant Christmas greeting.

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Step by step

1. Fussy cut the robin from the patterned paper in the magazine, keeping all the detail you want to show. ▶ watch 21:30
2. Cut a panel of the newspaper print paper from the magazine to use as your card base layer. ▶ watch 21:45
3. Cut a small scrap piece from the remaining paper to create a tail shape using scissors. ▶ watch 22:00
4. Die cut or cut out one of the sentiment circles from the magazine papers, such as 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'. ▶ watch 22:15
5. Apply foam pads to the back of the fussy-cut robin to give it dimension. ▶ watch 22:30
6. Stick the robin onto the newspaper print panel, positioning it to one side. ▶ watch 22:45
7. Attach the tail piece behind or beside the robin using foam pads. ▶ watch 23:00
8. Adhere the sentiment circle to the top or bottom of the card to complete the design. ▶ watch 23:15
9. Add sparkle with glitter glue if desired for extra festive detail. ▶ watch 23:30

Tips from the show

• You can make this card with no die-cutting machine—just scissors and the papers included in the kit.
• All the papers in the magazine are double-sided and of good quality, so there is no waste.

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