Video Friday | Swirl Frame Cards with Olga
on March 23, 2018

Video Friday | Swirl Frame Cards with Olga

Hi, it's Olga , today I am super excited to share 2 cards that I have created using Swirl Frame die from the latest On the Wings of Love collection by Joanne Fink . This die is perfect for creating framed cards and it can be both landscape or portrait oriented:

Video Friday | Swirl Frame Cards with Olga for Spellbinders using: S5-354 Swirl Frame, S3-308 Seasonal Words, S4-563 Phrase Set One, S5-338 Wreath Elements, S5-350 Borders, SES-013 Flourish Stitch #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #diecutting #handmadecard

The first card I've made is portrait oriented. I created a shaped frame card base first and then added an embossed insert. For the focal image I have used a tulip die that is also a part of the Swirl Frame set . The die cuts are colored with Distress Inks and the gold foiled sentiment is attached right on top of the flower arrangement:

Video Friday | Swirl Frame Cards with Olga for Spellbinders using: S5-354 Swirl Frame, S3-308 Seasonal Words, S4-563 Phrase Set One, S5-338 Wreath Elements, S5-350 Borders, SES-013 Flourish Stitch #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #diecutting #handmadecard

The second card is landscape oriented and this time I have used a little still life from a patterned paper sheet to create an insert. You will find the instructions on how to do it in the video below - it is also a great way to incorporate a photograph into your card!

Video Friday | Swirl Frame Cards with Olga for Spellbinders using: S5-354 Swirl Frame, S3-308 Seasonal Words, S4-563 Phrase Set One, S5-338 Wreath Elements, S5-350 Borders, SES-013 Flourish Stitch #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #diecutting #handmadecard

To finish off the first card I have attached a large half pearl to the end of each swirl on a frame and some smaller pearls to each tulip. I have also added a hanging tear drop pearl to the protruding swirl at the top of the frame.

Video Friday | Swirl Frame Cards with Olga for Spellbinders using: S5-354 Swirl Frame, S3-308 Seasonal Words, S4-563 Phrase Set One, S5-338 Wreath Elements, S5-350 Borders, SES-013 Flourish Stitch #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #diecutting #handmadecard

I have used a golden sentiment for the still life card as well - just stuck it down onto the patterned paper. This time I have also added some flowers and leaves at the corner of the frame - they are cut out of the same patterned paper sheet to match the rest of the card. Then again I've added some pearls as finishing touches.

Video Friday | Swirl Frame Cards with Olga for Spellbinders using: S5-354 Swirl Frame, S3-308 Seasonal Words, S4-563 Phrase Set One, S5-338 Wreath Elements, S5-350 Borders, SES-013 Flourish Stitch #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #diecutting #handmadecard

You will find the full step by step instructions on how to make both cards in the video tutorial below. Please feel free to ask any questions - I am always happy to answer them!

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Watch the video tutorial for the step by step guide on how to make this project. Watch below or on Youtube : Thank you so much for visiting today, I hope you enjoyed the tutorial and got inspired! Have a fabulous crafty weekend!

Spellbinders Supplies:

Other supplies:

Patterned paper sheet by Maja Design - Coffee in the Arbour, Distress Inks (Tattered Rose, Victorian Velvet, Aged Mahogany, Hickory Smoke), pearl embellishments.​

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1 comment

Loly Borda,

Both cards are beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration of cutting the shape of the card with the die, I love the details on the flowers and the tea pot. Awesome job! TFS

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