{"id":687,"date":"2018-04-24T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g45papers.com\/60-second-video-tutorial-sympathy-card-featuring-square-tag-and-clock-die\/"},"modified":"2020-10-19T15:59:36","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T22:59:36","slug":"60-second-video-tutorial-sympathy-card-featuring-square-tag-and-clock-die","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g45papers.com\/60-second-video-tutorial-sympathy-card-featuring-square-tag-and-clock-die\/","title":{"rendered":"[60-Second Video Tutorial] Sympathy Card Featuring Square Tag and Clock Die"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello, G45ers!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

 We have a show-stopping card for you today, starring our Square Tag & Clock Die<\/a>.  In this post, Kathy Clement<\/a> shares a <\/span><\/span>Sympathy Card, <\/span><\/span>oodles of tips, and a 60-Second Video Tutorial so you can recreate this card at home.  This card features our <\/span><\/span>Botanicabella<\/em> –<\/span> Deluxe Collector’s Edition<\/a>, which is, unfortunately out of stock.  However, this card tutorial would be beautiful with any of our collections, especially Botanical Tea<\/a><\/em>.  So grab a cup of tea and enjoy this card.  <\/span><\/span>
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“As a cardmaker, I find that making a sympathy card is probably the hardest task I ever face. The loss of a loved one can make you feel very alone, but receiving a beautiful condolence card reminds you that you are surrounded by people who love and care about you<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>  When I needed to make a sympathy card for a dear neighbor, I turned to the  Botanicabella –<\/em> Deluxe Collector’s Edition. The color palette is so rich and soothing. Botanical images are always a good choice for a sympathy card. And the wonderful butterfly images speak of life and rebirth, both of which offer great comfort.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Tip:  <\/span><\/span>Die cut the Graphic 45 Clock from gold metallic paper and back it with a circular die cut made with patterned paper from the collection. Glue the largest die layer directly to the circle <\/span><\/span>die,<\/span><\/span> but add <\/span><\/span>dimensionals<\/span><\/span> (foam tape or waste cardboard) to the back of each successive layer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Tip:<\/span><\/span> Glue just the center body of two fussy cut butterflies together, then lift the wings with tiny foam tabs to create lifelike elements for your card. I also lightly misted the wings with a gold mica spray to add a little shimmer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Tip:<\/span><\/span> Spatter your paper with inks to give it an aged, distressed appearance.  I also spattered my flowers for the same purpose.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Tip:<\/span><\/span>  Cut one flower in half.  Then tuck above and below the clock image to add texture, dimension <\/span><\/span>and<\/span><\/span> Interest to your card design.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Tip:<\/span><\/span> Don’t forget to finish the inside of your card.  Add layered papers, stamped sentiments and a miniature notecard to an inner pocket.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I left room inside this little sentiment card to write a personal message.  I’m hoping it will bring a little comfort to my friend.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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To help you see how the layers of this card came together, I’ve created a little <\/span><\/span>60-second<\/span><\/span> video tutorial for you.  Remember, you can always press the pause button to study each individual frame more closely.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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