I have decided to make a dragonfly. I have done this previously with the rainbow metallic card but have run out of that, so I thought I would show you how to do one using silver glittered card for the wings.
Get silver craft wire, thread beads, use fine ended scissors/pliers to turn the ends of the wire into a small loop. Then cut a pair of wings from anything you like. I have used silver card, but you can use acetate, or anything that's shiny really even foil. Just fold in half and cut the wings out so that you have pair that matches.
They are tiny, and only will cover a 3 inch square but I reckon if you make two and put them to a flower or plant they will look fab on cards. I know I have used green chalk on a white card before now.
I started this project wanting to make butterflies, but ended up with dragonflies.
I think your dragon fly is fab I showed this to my mum and she wants me to make one for her!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful - you are very clever and creative ! I would love to see your butterflies as well if you make any.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to make a butterfly, but I can't work out how to do the delicate wings. Dragonflies are a bit easy. If you work out how to do one, tell me pleeeeeze?
ReplyDeleteReally lovely. Sorry, no suggestions for a butterfly - I'm nowhere near as imaginative as you! x
ReplyDeleteThanks mate, I am down as far as using beads for the middle. What got me was seeing them on Craft & Create in a naff kit for £55.00.
ReplyDeleteErm. I have loads of glitter and pretty papers. I really am thinking about producing one but it would have to be BIG as even my delicate hands wouldn't be able to paint anything too small with glitter. I am thinking of mixing the differen glitters with glue or something like that.
I do not have delicate hands by the way, that really was a joke
ReplyDeleteWow, that is so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous!
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