Step by Step:

Cut two strips of white card measuring 1.5″ x 11″.

I cut extras in case of ripping while manipulating the card.

Punch one side of each of the strips.

Score at every 1/2″ on the 11″ side.

Mountain/valley fold, as shown.

Apply a piece of adhesive on the end 1/2″ section

Adhere the other strip to it.

Repeat for the other side closing it into a circle.

Cut a circle measuring approx 4″ in diameter

Apply a thick layer of glue all around the edge

Fold the strips so that the punched edge is on the outside and adhere down. Hold in a place for a few mins to get a good bond. I usually do this by putting a book, or a reel of ribbon sitting on it.

Insert the paper straw through one of the peaks, adhering securely to the circle underneath.

Cut some layers for the front, and add a paper doily.

Adhere them together to make the front panel.

Apply a good amount of glue in a circle, eyeballing where it will fit on the decorative strips.

Adhere to the front and hold in place until the glue has dried.

(again, place a book, etc on top of it)

Stamp the image onto white card and colour with your desired medium.

Position the die and run through your die cutting machine.

Cut a smaller scalloped circle and stitched circle and adhere together.

Adhere to the front panel

Stamp the sentiment onto a strip of paper.

Fish tail the sentiment, apply 3D foam tape/dot in the centre and some wet glue on each end.

Cut a length of ribbon and make a bow.

Glue the ribbon towards the bottom of the larger scalloped circle and stick the bow down, Place the sentiment directly above  and then add the image using 3D foam tape/dots.

Add some pearls to finish off.

Over To You!

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