Simple fabric inserts
- Use the card stock that you cut out of the middle of the card, as a template to cut a piece of batting the exact same size as the opening (if anything a tiny bit smaller - not larger)
- Again, using the piece of card stock that you cut out of the center of the card, line the template up over the center of your fabric design. Cut the fabric 1/4 to 1/2" wider on all sides then the template. How wide you cut it will depend on the loft of the batting you are using.
Assembly:
If you are going to use embossing with rubber stamp designs, finish this aspect, before you do the next steps. Heat for the embossing powder will melt the batting.
- Using a dot of glue, tack the batting in to place in the penciled area.
- Place a small amount of glue around the edge of the batting to hold the fabric.
- Sparingly apply glue to the front opening area of the card. Just enough to hold the back of the front to the front of the card. Excess glue will warp the card stock.
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Test glue on scrapes of card stock to make sure it will not warp the card stock. While I was experimenting, I discovered tacky glue, applied with a paintbrush worked best for most of the card stock I had purchased.
Decorating Ideas
- Use the specialty pens that are available every where to write your message in the card.
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Use color copier transfer paper to put fabric pictures in the cards. I will be doing this with my daughters kindergarten class.
- Save the cut outs to make gift tags for your packages.
