| Receiving a hand made get well card really shows | | | | depending on the style you will need the card to also |
| someone you are thinking of them when they are not | | | | fit that. |
| feeling well and it will be received with love and thanks. | | | | If your decoupage piece is small and the lace is long |
| One idea for a get well card is to use a decoupage | | | | then a DL card is probably the best option. |
| piece that can either be 'get well' themed or something | | | | Fold your pearlescent card so that it is DL size then |
| floral that will make someone smile and feel at ease. | | | | place your lace template over the card where you |
| You will need to cut out your decoupage and layer the | | | | would like the design to show, you can also score your |
| pieces together using foam pads ready to be applied | | | | lace along the fold, which really does look eye-catching. |
| to your card. | | | | Use a craft knife to score the pattern and fold the |
| Teddy bears or flowers are also a good choice for | | | | pieces as directed. |
| get well cards, as they are soft and have a warm | | | | Then place your decoupage wherever it looks best |
| look to them. | | | | and attach to the card using double sided tape or |
| When choosing the type of card for a card base I | | | | sticky dots if you prefer. |
| really enjoy working with pearlescent card, as it is | | | | It is always nice to have the words get well on the |
| excellent quality and is perfect for lace. The card is | | | | front of a card, use a rubber stamp, peel offs or rub |
| usually different colours on the back and front so will | | | | ons for the desired look. You can mount these if you |
| give a stunning effect. | | | | like to match the rest of the card or emboss them if |
| Once you have cut out your decoupage piece and | | | | you prefer. |
| stuck the layers together and have chosen the type | | | | If you do decide to mount the wording, try using brads |
| of card you are going to use you need to determine | | | | to attach to the card for a high quality effect. |
| how you will fold the card, do you want the card to be | | | | You can not use an insert with this type of card as |
| DL size or A6? The easiest way to decide is to place | | | | you will be able so see through the lace effect, that |
| your decoupage piece onto the card to see how it | | | | said, this type of card is double sided and beautiful on |
| looks, remember if you are going to use lace then | | | | both sides so any insert would be wasted. |