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    How to: Father's Day card

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    Fold & layer patterned paper to make Dianne Watson's easy Father's Day rosette card

    You will need:

    Basic card kit, plus...

    • Square card blank
    • Green card
    • Stripey & green patterned papers
    • Green ribbon
    • Peel-off letter & number stickers
    • Gems
    • Bone folder

    Step 1
    Cut out a square of green card and stick to the front of your card blank, leaving a border. Add a piece of stripey paper smaller than the coloured card – again to leave a border.

    Step 2
    Cut a strip of green paper measuring 4x25cm and score across this every 0.5cm with a bone folder. Fold alternating scores in opposite directions, to create a concertina effect.

    Step 3
    Wet glue the ends of the concertina together to make a short, corrugated tube. While that’s drying, cut two pieces of ribbon and stick them into place where your rosette will lie.

    Step 4
    When the tube has dried, place it on a firm surface on one end and gently press down on the other end. It should flatten in a rosette shape of its own accord. Stick the rosette on top of the ribbon.

    Step 5
    Cut a circle of card 3cm in diameter and glue on top of the rosette. Stick two strips of coloured card on the stripey paper and add your lettering. Finish off with a few gems.

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