Daffodil Tutorial

 Good morning!  

This is a step by step tutorial for making a daffodil easel card.  This tutorial can also be seen at Heartfelt Creations Blog site Saturday March 13, 2021 as well, just click on the blog tab.

Finished project

Step by step instructions

 Step 1: Cut a piece of heavy weight water cardstock to 6” X 12”, fold in half to make a 6 X 6” card.  Place the outer die of Decorative Circle Frames on the cardstock so that top of die hangs over the folded edge to avoid cutting fold.

 Step 2: Use a score board to make a score line at 3” past middle score (9” mark).  Fold top 3” down.

Step 3 Cut another piece of white cardstock (for the front) and 2 pieces of decorative paper (front and inside) using the outer die then cut 2 decorative die from Decorative Circle Frames out of white, 1 for the front and 1 inside.  Glue the white front to the easel matching bottom edges of 3” fold down (this creates the easel action).  Cover front and inside with decorative paper then decorative white dies.

Step 4 Cut 2 Scallop lavender paper circles then 2 Ornate Oval Frames (smaller decorative oval) from white and 2 inner ovals from lavender.  (all the lavender came from 1 piece of decorative paper). Glue to card front and inside in order above.  Pop up decorative oval if desired.

Step 5 Stamp Daffodils using Cantaloup Memento then sponge with Buttercup Archival, die cut, sponge the backs and use the shaping mold to form. Before making the daffodil cups, use a Golf Groove Tool to curl edges outward, then form cups and glue together.

Step 6 For the daffodil that stands straight up on card, use 2 bottoms together to form 6 bottom petals.  For the other 2 daffodils use only 1 bottom so that the daffodils lay on their sides easier.  Insert Stamen.

Step 7 Stamp the filler using New Sprout or other very light green, die cut then sponge edges again.  Cut these apart to use as needed when finishing the arrangement.

Step 8 Decorate front using pearls and flowers made (use pearls on the inside too).  Save 1 flower for the inside, this will be used as a “stop” for the easel.

Step 9 Stamp Just for You and You are So thoughtful on white using Cantaloup then die cut with curve top tag die in the Album Tags and Accents Die set.  Tie yellow bows and attach tags and bows to the card front and inside.

Step 10 See photo above Use a large pearl inside to mark your spot for the easel stop then glue last daffodil to the inside so that petals rest at card front.  Cut petals as needed to get the look you like best.  Add some filler and make sure you can still see the sentiment.

Heartfelt Creations Products:

Spring Daffodil Die

Spring Daffodil Stamp Set

Spring Daffodil Paper Collection

Daffodil Shaping Mold

Album Tags and Accents Die

Ornate Ovals Die

Decorative Circle Frames

Floral Shoppe Fillers Die

Floral Shoppe Fillers Stamp Set

Pastel Pollen Stamen-Medium

Bright Pearl Stamen-Medium

Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50-White

You are so thoughtful Sentiments Stamp Set

Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear

Dries Clear Adhesive

Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles

Cantaloup Memento Ink

Buttercup Archival Ink

New Sprout Memento Ink

Groove Golf Tool Set

Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board

 

Other Supplies:

White cardstock, foam sheet (like Fun Foam), pearls

Thanks for visiting!

Robin