Skill Level
Beginner
Time to Make
1 hour
Adult Supervision
Yes
Top Tip
When applying the deco paper, use a firm brush to flatten out the paper for a nice smooth finish.
How to Make
- Choose your card blank and deco patch decoupage paper in a complimentary colour. We have used the gingham, stripes and spots in green for a cheerful spring feel.
- Tear the decoupage paper into small pieces, ready to apply it to the surface of the wooden egg.
- Use a pencil to mark a line about half way up the egg on both sides to give you a guide when you are applying the paper.
- Give the decoupage glue a good shake and use a brush to apply a thin layer of glue to the bottom of the egg.
- Gently lay on a piece of striped paper. Use a brush to smooth it onto the surface, starting from the middle and working out towards the edges.
- Once flat, apply a thin layer of glue over the top. Repeat this process, slightly overlapping each piece until the bottom of the egg is covered on both sides.
- Allow to dry without laying flat - this shouldn't take too long as the glue is fairly quick drying.
- Repeat this process with the spotty paper on the top of the egg. Allow to dry.
- Using a piece of green embroidery thread about 30cm long, thread on 5 rose beads, using the picture as a guide.
- Pop a blob of strong gem glue on the back of each and place on the egg. Allow to dry thoroughly.
- Wrap the embroidery thread from the front of the egg to the back, and fix with a bow.
- Cut a small circle of felt, and a length of ribbon to hang the egg/ attach it to the card.
- Fold the ribbon in half - fix the folded end to the top centre of the back of the egg using the gem glue, topping with the circle of felt. Allow to dry.
- Punch two holes about 5mm apart in the top centre of your card blank.
- Thread one side of the ribbon through one hole towards the back and back out to the front of the card.
- Tie a bow to fix in place.
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