Four Leaf Clover Card
by Bibiana Martinez-Ziegler
Use heart dies to create a four leaf clover shaped card.
Supplies
- Cardstock
- Heart-shaped die or template
- Die cutting machine
- Ink & stamps to decorate each panel (Distress inks & Memory Box stamps used here)
- Ribbon - about 1 yard
- Hole punch
- Upholstery needle (optional)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Decorate cardstock as desired, in preparation for cutting out 4 heart panels.
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Step 2
Use dies or a heart shaped template to cut out 4 identical hearts. Decorate the back side of each heart, if desired.
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Step 3
Punch 4 holes in 2 of the hearts as indicated. These hearts will be placed to the center.
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In the remaining 2 hearts, punch only 2 holes to the inside, lining up with the holes punched in the 2 middle hearts.
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Step 4
Embellish the heart panels as desired.
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Step 5
Cut about a yard of ribbon. Thread and weave the ribbon between each panel to lace the hearts together, as shown in the diagram, leaving about a 12" tail.
Note:
To tie a bow closure to the front of the card, add a 3rd hole on the 2 bottom hearts and thread ribbons through to the front.
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Hint:
Tape ribbon ends or use an upholstery needle to ease insertion of ribbon through the holes.
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Step 6
Complete the lacing and adjust the ribbon as needed to center it in the panels.
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Step 7
Tie a bow to secure the card shape and set it up for display. Trim ribbon ends. Additional ribbons may be added to embellish, if desired.
Hint:
Lightly heat the ribbon ends in a flame to prevent fraying.
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Step 8
Embellish and complete the project.
Video!
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Questions and Comments
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Really should point out tho that what you have created is a four leaf clover, not a shamrock which has 3 leaves. That's why it was used by St. Patrick to explain the holy trinity.
Kathleen Mc xx
Also, rather than heating the ribbon ends, there's a handy liquid available in the fabric department of most stores called FrayCheck (although I think it is spelled differently). A drop on the ribbon end does the job and is durable. I used it on my daughters' hair ribbons (she's now 38) and dress trims, and it launders well,too. Of course, I don't think any of us will be laundering our cards!
Kat White
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