Welcome back, crafty friends! If you joined us for this week's Tuesday at Two livestream, you know we dove into a gorgeous and beginner-friendly technique that blends quilting with cardmaking: the faux cathedral window card. Inspired by a real quilt Maymay saw at a family reunion.
Today’s project is perfect for using up your paper scraps and bringing a touch of textile charm to your papercrafts.
Whether you’re a long-time “Made It” or just discovered us from our recent craft hacks video—welcome! We’re so excited you’re here.
💡 Step-by-Step Overview:
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Create Your Template:
Start by cutting a 1" square from thick cardstock. Label it as your “Cathedral Template” for reuse! -
Punch Circles:
Use a 1.5" circle punch to cut 12 patterned circles. You’ll be folding each of these around the square to create the cathedral effect. -
Fold the Circles:
Center the square template over a circle and fold the edges in around it. This gives you a beautiful curved fold that mimics quilt piecing. -
Assemble Your Panel:
Arrange the folded circles 3 across and 4 down on a matting base. Use glue to adhere just the backs—leave the curved flaps loose for dimension. -
Add Layers & Sentiment:
Stack your panel on layered mats (use our matting tool technique to size them perfectly). Add a sentiment like “Hugs” using the Big Time Sayings stamp set and matching SVG cuts.
PRODUCTS:
BIG TIME SAYINGS STAMP SET~~ https://bit.ly/3ZcPXfv
DCWV EMERALD 12X12 PAPER ~~ https://bit.ly/3ZcNBgF
SPELLBINDERS 1" SQUARE PUNCH~~ https://bit.ly/3ZMqcTr
EK TOLLS 1.5" CIRCLE PUNCH ~~ https://bit.ly/4kAsfCk
Dress My Craft Teflon Bone Folder ~~ https://bit.ly/3laXJFY
Art Glitter Glue~~ https://bit.ly/3eCLjxS
Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press~~ https://bit.ly/3Zlrgwi
HARMONY HUES 8.5X11 KRAFT CARDSTOCK~~ https://bit.ly/3SwpYfl
Fiskars Stamp Blocks~~ https://bit.ly/3cEorya
Versafine Onyx Black Ink~~ https://bit.ly/3Ctk6K6
Versafine Clair Colors~~ https://bit.ly/47OTvXK
Waffle Flower Blending Brushes {H121} ~~ https://bit.ly/3yxqlj6
EK Tools Embossing Stylus Set ~~ https://bit.ly/3vNIYOC
🧵 Scrap-Busting and Craft Show Sneak Peeks
If you’re anything like me, you’ve got bins of paper scraps just waiting to be used. This card technique is a scrapbusters dream. Stay tuned for Saturday night’s video, where I’ll be showing even more quilt-inspired card techniques—perfect for those odds and ends!
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