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Artistic Wire™
All Dressed Up Card
designed by Lauren Johnston

 
  Project #1107
 
 
 
   
  Project Sheet 1077
 

artistic wire
22, 24 & 26 Gauge Black

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Wire Cutters
Nylon Jaw Pliers
Round Nose Pliers

Harem Necklace  
     
 
 

Instructions:
1.
Stamp dress two times with Coal ink in solid pink portion of Runway Damask paper and cut out with detail scissors.
2. Cut the following papers:
- White cardstock: 4 1/4” square. Scallop edges with decorative scissors
- Runway Damask: 5” square.
- Black cardstock: 5½ x 11”. Fold in half to make a 5½” square card.
3. Using foam applicator, apply ink to edges of white scallop piece.
4. Using edge of scrap piece of cardstock, apply ink horizontally and vertically to scallop piece to achieve a distressed look.
5. Adhere scallop piece to Damask piece.
6. Using glue pen, apply glue to edge of Damask and sprinkle with glitter. Allow to dry.
7. Use 22 gauge wire for the following:
- Chandelier – Cut 2 pieces each 5” and bend into shape by hand (see diagram).
- When attaching to cardstock, flip one for a mirror image.
8. Use 24 gauge wire for the following:
 - Hangers – cut 2 pieces 3” each. Bend into hanger shapes by hand, starting by making
   two bends in center of wire 5/8” apart (see diagram).
 - Twist centers together and curve top portion with round nose pliers.
 - Cut excess wire from twisted center.
9. Attach chandelier design in desired location with 26 gauge staples (see directions below) in several locations.
10. Attach wire hangers to wire chandelier with 26 gauge staples (see directions below).
11. To attach the chandelier and hangers to the cardstock, make tiny holes with needle tool or pin (place on foam cushion to do this) in several locations on each flower and stem. Make ½” horseshoe shapes with 26 gauge matching wire. Insert these horseshoe shapes through the tiny holes and secure by flattening on the back of the paper.
12. Using Gem-Tac, adhere stone setting upside down over the junction of the chandelier , with prongs poking through the cardstock.
13. Adhere wired piece to black card with red line tape.
14. Attach small amount of 3-D foam to body of each dress (avoiding the straps and waistband).
15. Apply Fabri-Tac to straps and waistband of dress and adhere to top of hangers – holding in place over hanger and at waist until dry.
16. Using Gem-Tac, adhere smallest size crystals to dress and largest crystal to cover chandelier junction with upside-down stone setting.
17. Using Gem-Tac, adhere stones in desired locations around chandelier (see photo).

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  supplies
Black, 8 ½ x 11” Cardstock
White, 8 ½ x 11” Cardstock
Heidi Swapp Runway Damask 12x12” Cardstock:
Clear Crystal Stones (variety of sizes)
Stone setting
Scallop Edge Scissors
Ancient Page Inkpad: Coal
Dress Stamp w/ open pattern (1 ½” long)
Fun Foam or Other Cushion
Detail Scissors
3-D Adhesive Foam
Small Foam Applicator
Ruler
Beacon Adhesives Gem-Tac
Beacon Adhesives Fabri-Tac
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