Stained Glass Mother's Day Card

I saw this card on Kaboose and thought it was really pretty. It would make a perfect card for Mother's Day this weekend ;o)

What you'll need:

• Black cardstock or construction paper
• Tissue paper or kite paper (various colors)
• Craft knife
• Double-sided padded tape
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Glue stick
• Pattern

 

How to make it:

Step 1: MAKING THE CARD

1. Trace and cut out stained glass window patterns with colored cardstock.
2. Have an adult cut out the inside of window shapes (as indicated) using a craft knife.
3. Glue down various colors of tissue paper over the window cut outs on the inside front of the card.

Step 2: MAKING THE BUTTERFLY

1. Trace and cut out butterfly patterns onto cardstock.
2. Have an adult cut out all the shapes on butterfly wings and head using a craft knife.
3. Glue various colors of tissue paper over the cut out shapes on the "wrong" side of the butterfly.
4. Cut out antennas from black cardstock and then glue antennas on back of butterfly's head.
5. Slightly bend butterfly's wings forward.
6. Place double-sided padded tape on back of butterfly.
7. Place butterfly on the front center of card.

Tips:

• Replace colored tissue with white cardstock and use coloring crayons.
• When writing the note inside your Mother's Day card, use metallic or "milky" pens that will contrast with the dark paper.

picture and idea found on Kaboose.com