Make Me Smile Card

Make Me Smile Card

Show your appreciation for a special friend who always manages to brighten your day with this cute card accented with a three-dimensional fuse bead flower.

Instructions

Step 1
Download/print the PDF for the project patterns. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads, following the patterns.

Step 2
You will also need:
Apple green textured cardstock, 12" x 12"
Blush cardstock, 12" x 12"
White cardstock, 12" x 12"
Teal cardstock, 3" x 3"
Satin ribbon, apple green, _" wide x 10" long
Double-sided tape
Craft glue
Ruler
Scissors

Step 3
Ask an adult to fuse your designs. Place your pegboard on a flat, heat-safe surface. Set a household iron to the medium setting. Place ironing paper over the pegboard and bead design. In a circular motion, begin to iron the design. When ironed properly, the beads will still have open centers. Let the design cool.

Step 4
Remove the paper and bead design from the pegboard. Flip the design over to expose the non-fused side. Repeat the fusing. Let cool completely. Once the design is cool, peel off the ironing paper. Your pegboard and ironing paper are reusable.

Note: Beads need heat for about 10-20 seconds per side to fuse evenly. Lift the paper occasionally to see how the beads are fusing. Additional heating time may be required.

Step 5
Cut a 7" x 10" piece of the apple green cardstock. Fold in half to create a 7" x 5" top-folding card.

Step 6
Cut a 6 _" x 4 _" piece of the blush cardstock. Use double-sided tape to secure to the card front.

Step 7
Cut a 6 _" x 4 _" piece of the white cardstock. Attach to the card front using double-sided tape.

Step 8
Add a piece of the apple green ribbon across the center of the card front. Wrap loose ends to the back of the card front and secure with a small dab of glue.

Step 9
Glue the fuse bead flower center to the main flower. Glue the flower to the card as shown.

Step 10
Print or hand write the sentiment on white cardstock. Trim the cardstock to measure 1 _" x 1 _".

Step 11
Use double-sided tape to secure the sentiment to a 1 _" x 2 _Ó. piece of teal cardstock. Attach to the upper left corner of the card front. Note: If intending to mail the card, it may require additional postage due to thickness. ItŐs best to check with your local post office before mailing.