I thought I would try adding a charm to the front of a card to add a little character. I have seen them on other people's card and thought how nice they look and I figured it couldn't be too difficult. Right?
The peace charm is hanging with cream colored craft thread and I used a little glue on the back, so it wouldn't move around too much. I attached three green brads in the center of the flowers.
I was asked by a co-worker to make two religious birthday cards, so I found a set of silver crosses to include. I wasn't really sure how to attach this silver cross charm, so I just tied it to the ribbon. I am definitely looking for suggestions! I want to use charms again, but I need to find some alternative ways.
This silver cross was super easy to attach since I was able to feed it thru the ribbon punch slots. I like this way, but I still would love to know more.
Please let me know if you have a suggestion. I am willing to try!
I hope you have a great Valentine's Day.
Georgiana
Looks good, I've never used charms before. I subscribe to the theory that if it works then do it!
ReplyDeleteLove these, I have also never used charms, but these look great.
ReplyDeleteThe cards look so nice!!! And you did such a great job attaching the charms! Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards!
ReplyDeleteThe charms just add a special touch to your cards....fabulous
ReplyDeleteI just had an idea.......adding charms to the middle of flowers can look pretty. I have a collection from discounted jewelery. Also earings look great.....studs - use them just like a brad.
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I love the charm in the bow!
ReplyDeleteI have tons of charms and should use them more! I always put the charm on my ribbon first then tie it around my paper.
These turned out cute! :) I've never tried charms before.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty. Love the dove on the last one. :-) The charms do add a nice touch, don't they? I've never used them, but stringing them thru ribbon looks great and is easy, so I'd go with that!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your note on my blog about my shaped cards. I'm now addicted to making these! I should make perfect-sized envelopes for them, but I usually use 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 envelopes that I bought in a large quantity. I try to size the cards to fit!
~Sharon C.
love charms!! thy look great! Dina
ReplyDeletei love those cards!! I'm not big on the charms.. but when i've used them, basically I did what you did and tied to the ribbon.. or a piece of string or floss.
ReplyDeleteI've only added charms onto projects a couple of times but I usually use a ribbon or brad to attach them.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
TFS, Cheryl
They are beautiful! Your right the charms add a really nice touch! I have never seen this before, I really like it! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteGeorgianna,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I received all the fun blog candy that you sent!!!!!! I can't wait until I have some time to create with it.
Your cards are beautiful!!! :) I love the charms and that's probably the way I would attach them (if you don't want the to wiggle around too much, you could always put a tiny glue dot on the back to keep it in place).
Thanks for sharing,
Jennifer
Hi Georgiana, you must be busy; haven't seen you for a while. Stop by my blog when you get a chance. I have a new award for you. Enjoy! -- Pat N.
ReplyDeleteHi georgiana! Stop by my blog I have an award for you! Dina
ReplyDeleteCharms seem to be the new fad in crafting and I am loving it! I have a bunch of old ones hanging around that I can't wait to use. Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
ReplyDeleteTara