‘Thinking of You ~ Girls’ for Paper Craft Blog Hop

by | Apr 21, 2021 | #BlogHop, Paper Craft Blog Hop | 15 comments

I am really looking forward to a nice Strawberry Cream Tea with my female friends, when Lockdown relaxes again … hopefully not too long now …

Today you are joining our Hop around the Globe, showcasing our gorgeous projects with a feminine touch.

Strawberry Cream Tea – Shaped Card

If you have just joined me from Annette’s Blog or as one of my followers, a big warm English welcome to you. For my share today, I have been creating with a Tea Cup shaped card using the Love You Always Specialty Designer Series Papers #154280.

I started with a shape I found online, and resized and adapted to suit our standard A6 size base card. Having got the size right, I then traced onto a piece of acetate, using a fine point Sharpie marker.

My card base is a standard A6 card base cut from Shimmer White card #121717, cut landscape with the fold at the top.

I then cut a piece of Love You Always Specialty Designer Series Paper #154280 and stuck to the front of my card. It only needs to be the size of the cup, not the hole card.

Next I drew around my acetate template using a propelling pencil, as they have a sharper point. The shape can be carefully cut out, either using a pair of Paper Snips or a sharp craft knife on self healing board.

Had to be the Sweet Strawberry Bundle

Yes, my fabulous Sweet Strawberry set provided the fruit, but this time stamped in Versamark ink, covered in Heat & Stick Powder and melted with a Heat Tool. Another favourite product of mine are the Gold Gilding Flakes. These generally pressed onto the melted Heat & Stick Powder, to provide the outline and seeds, before punching out with the Strawberry Builder Punch #.

The flowers are also from the same Strawberry bundle, together with Poppy Parade ink and some leaves in Garden Green stalks cut in half.

I hope you have enjoyed my project and enjoy your hop round the rest of the group today. Your next stop is Joy’s Blog, so click below to see what she has to share with you.

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you back here soon.

Now Let’s Hop!

What are you most looking forward to after Lockdown? Leave me a comment below.

15 Comments

  1. Annette McMillan
    Annette McMillan on 21 April 2021 at 14:20

    Very clever ideas in this card Sandra. Love the teacup shape for a female thinking of you card and the gold on the strawberries is gorgeous.

  2. Shirley
    Shirley on 21 April 2021 at 14:23

    Cute card perfect for a tea party!

  3. Joy
    Joy on 21 April 2021 at 15:16

    This card makes me want to take a break and have a cup of strawberry herbal tea!

  4. Maureen G Rauchfuss
    Maureen G Rauchfuss on 21 April 2021 at 16:04

    This is adorable. I would think if you placed the bottom on the fold, then you could even insert a tea bag on top. Love it!

  5. Terri Stewart
    Terri Stewart on 21 April 2021 at 18:57

    Lovely project for a gal pal! The gilding on the strawberries is the perfect touch. Thank you for sharing!

  6. Tracy Held
    Tracy Held on 22 April 2021 at 00:47

    I would love to join you for a strawberries and cream tea! An invitation like this would make it even more special!

    • Sandra Roberts
      Sandra Roberts on 17 May 2021 at 08:07

      You’re more than welcome to join us anytime you fancy a long-haul flight. ?

  7. Sandy Ward
    Sandy Ward on 23 April 2021 at 02:45

    A super card – great idea on creating the tea cup. You are so clever! TFS

    • Sandra Roberts
      Sandra Roberts on 29 April 2021 at 14:18

      Thanks Sandy x

  8. Julia Mazur
    Julia Mazur on 23 April 2021 at 12:44

    Thanks for sharing the teacup pattern! I would never have thought to use the gold on the strawberries and I LOVE the effect!

    • Sandra Roberts
      Sandra Roberts on 29 April 2021 at 14:18

      Thanks Julia x

  9. Nancy Reynolds
    Nancy Reynolds on 26 April 2021 at 21:26

    I want to come to tea, too! I love the card and strawberries are adorable.

    • Sandra Roberts
      Sandra Roberts on 29 April 2021 at 14:15

      Bit of a long journey, but you’re more than welcome to join us. x

  10. Krissi Hannahs
    Krissi Hannahs on 27 April 2021 at 18:48

    What a unique and cute card! Makes me want some tea! Great job.

    • Sandra Roberts
      Sandra Roberts on 29 April 2021 at 14:15

      Thanks Krissi x