Teddy Bo Top Tips

Did you see Karen's wonderful Easel Gift Drawers on the challenge blog on Tuesday??????

If not where have you been??????

We have twisted her arm to write this wonderful tutorial so we can all make some :0)

So off you go and get creative and don't forget to show us what you make.

Hugs

Debbie & The Gang

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 Items Needed..

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2 A3 Sheets Card

2 Contrasting Sheets 12 x 12 Card

Grand Labels One dies from Spellbinders 

Grand Callibur

Neenah Card for Printing Image and Senitment on to (and for punched border if required.)

Button Boxes from Crafty Ribbons (to make your quick drawers.)

Ribbon.

Buttons.

Stapler and Strong Wet Glue (I used Collal Gel.)

Either DST or other Wet Glue (I used Collal All Purpose.)

Step One..

Fold one sheet of  of your A3 card in half  place your largest Grand Label One die - so that it slightly overhangs the folded edge.  Run it through your Grand Callibur in the normal way, embossing also.

When you open it out you should have a shaped card base.

Step Two..

Fold one panel of your card base in half and score firmly.  Put to one side.  Now cut two more peices from your remaining sheet of  A3 card - still using your largest Grand Label One die.

Step Three..

Make up your button boxes as per the instructions and place them side by side (ensuring they are all facing the right way up!)  Adhere them together using either your DST or your all purpose glue (I would recommend wet glue for lasting strength here.  DST will come apart eventually.)

Step Four..

Now take one of your cut out Label One shapes and stick your "drawers" centrally on top of it.  You can also add y our ribbon around the back and sides if you wish at this point.  NOTE - do not stick ribbon at the back, only the sides, otherwise your drawers will not work.

Step Five..

Now add your ribbon loops to the front of your drawers by cutting lengths and joining the two ends together.  You can staple them to the drawer fronts, and then glue buttons over the top with strong Collal glue gel if you wish.  I find this makes them extra sturdy.

Step Six..

Now take your "Easel" card base and stick the flat, unfolded panel to the top of the drawers.  Making sure it is lined up perfectly with the bottom panel.

Step Seven..

Next take your last label one shape and stick it to the bottom fold of your easel (as in the picture.)  You are now ready to decorate your card as you wish.  Smiles.

Hugs & Happy Crafting Everyone!

Karen.xx