Swing Cards - Last Calliarts for the Year

Dear Members and Followers,


A very enthusiastic group of calligraphers gathered in the hall for the calliart swing card afternoon.
Glenis Sheather was the tutor.

Glenis gave the group the measurements of the outer part of the card, then the insert measurements.
The outside part of the card was a heavier cardboard whereas the insert was a lighter paper.
Then a part had to be cut out of the outer part of the card, so that when the two parts were put together,
a picture of your choice (usually an old Christmas cut to the desired size and shape) could be added.

Some people in the group got everything together really well, yours truly had a few problems but was very
surprised and delighted that my card turned out well for a first attempt!.
Pictures were taken of the cards for show and tell and some masterpieces were exhibited.
Thank you Glenis for your patience, and for teaching us, how to do these beautiful and eye catching cards.
Kay

November - Calliarts and Meeting

Dear Members and Followers,

November, the final meeting and calliarts for 2015. It would be great to see you at the meeting and if you cannot make that, then the calliarts afternoon with Glenis, ensures we will go out creatively for the year.

SWING CARD

Swing Cards give you the opportunity to recycle greeting cards.  There are a variety of patterns for these cards; the one I’m going to show you has a concertina insert.  I’m suggesting you use a Christmas theme, however you can use any theme you like depending on the picture/s you have.  For those of you who haven’t before used your calligraphy to address envelopes or write a verse for your hand made cards we will cover those as well.

Materials List:

·         A picture from a recycled card, postcard, scrapbooking paper, etc. up to but no larger than 8cm x 9cm.  The picture can be any shape but squares and rectangles are the easiest.

·         1 x sheet of A5 (21cm x approx. 15cm) card for the outer card, with grain running parallel to the short side, to match colours in picture.*

·         1 x sheet of A5 lighter weight card for the concertina insert, with grain running parallel to the short side.  The colour can be a contrast, complementary or the same colour as the outer card.*

·         Double sided tape (6mm wide is best) or UHU glue – whatever you like to use for gluing cardboard.

·         2 paper clips

·         Sticker strips and greetings for decoration (optional)

·         Cutting mat

·         Sharp cutting blade

·         Bone folder

·         Metal and plastic rulers

·         Lead Pencil

If you would like to address an envelope to go with your card bring your usual calligraphy gear.

* If you bring A4 sheets of cardboard you can make 2 cards.

All rights Reserved Glenis Sheather

All rights Reserved Glenis Sheather