I posted a card on Facebook recently using the Bargello Technique and many people asked me for the instructions on how to make it. So, I am going to quickly explain how to make a beautiful handmade card using the Bargello Technique that others will be amazed when you tell them you made it!
Supplies
White cardstock measuring 5 ¼” x 6″
White cardstock measuring 4 ¼” x 5 ½”
Designer Series Paper (DSP)
Bargello Technique Directions
- Take two different pieces of designer series pattern paper (DSP), one measuring 3”x 6” and the other measuring 2 ½” x 6”.
- Cut them into ¾ inch x 6 inch strips and glue them to a piece of white cardstock measuring 5 ¼” x 6” alternating designs as shown below.
- Then with the 6 inch side at the top, cut ½” strips.
- Next, stagger the strips and glue them to 4 ¼” x 5 ½ inch piece of white cardstock.
- Flip it over and trim the excess edges of DSP that hang off the cardstock.
- Cut it down to 4” x 5 ¼” and adhere it as your background on your card base.
- Then add a focal point, decorate (see samples below) and you are done! Except for decorating your envelope. Check out my 10 ways to decorate your envelopes here.
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-Tammy
