Thinking of Adding Gemstones?...
Use a template ...
...For a neat effect.
Adding Gemstones to your cards can give a luxury feel...but not if they are all wonky!
Adding
"Bling"
to your card, can make it look extra special.But to get a really neat finish to the gems or pearls can sometimes be a little awkward. I like the effect that these glittering
embellishments
can give, and to keep the look neat I use a template.
This plastic template is from Bazzill Basics and has symmetrical holes all along it.The one I have is the flourishes, and they are in various sizes and shapes. You can buy the template, gemstones and pearls from
The Hobby House
Make your card as normal.
Then choose which section of the template you wish to use.
Try it in several positions on your card until you get the look you like.
Flip it over if that makes it fit better.
Make small pencil marks on your card front through the holes in the template.
Then simply postition the gemstones or pearls over the marks.
You can use self adhesive gems, or a Sakura Quickie Glue pen to the small marks and add the gems to this.
Use different colored gems, or pearls and mix the sizes of them too.
Altogether a very pleasing effect and one you may like to try for yourself.
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