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Festive cards and baubles

Tutor: Sue Salter, florist and illustrator

Join craft tutor Sue as she demonstrates how to make delightful festive stitched cards and painted baubles for Christmas.

Preparation

Prepare materials and a space to work.

Video time

17 minutes

How to make festive stitched cards and painted baubles

a close up of multicoloured string
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For the stitched cards: 

  • Plain cards and envelopes  
  • Wrapping paper, old Christmas card or glitter card 
  • Glitter glue 
  • Tapestry needles 
  • Ruler 
  • Pencil 
  • Masking tape 
  • Pritt stick 
  • Multi-surface paint pen (optional) 
  • Black Sharpie pens 
  • Thimble 
  • Tapestry thread 
  • Craft mat or cork tile.

For the painted baubles: 

  • Baubles 
  • Glitter glue 
  • Paint pens 
  • Black Sharpie pens 
  • Glass paint
  • Fine paintbrush.