Rainy Day Card

Step 1

Gather several colors of blue scrapbook paper, heavy wire, thread, scissors, hole punch and tape.

Step 2

Cut card to size; 8 x 12”. Fold in half.

Step 3

Cut thinner paper to size; 4” x 8”.

Step 4

Fold paper into ½” pleats, lengthwise. Fold pleated paper in half to crease.

Step 5

Squeeze glue along one edge of pleated paper.

Step 6

Join ends of together to create a fan/umbrella. Let dry.

Step 7

Glue umbrella to inside of card, placing the center of the umbrella in the center of the card, toward the top edge.

Step 8

Draw a figure with markers, holding umbrella handle. Cut out the figure with scissors.

Step 9

Apply glue to back of cut-out.

Step 10

Place figure under umbrella with handle placed in the center of the card.

Step 11

Print with computer, or write poem on white paper. Cut out and glue inside card.

Step 12

Cut numerous raindrops from blue scrapbook papers.

Step 13

Glue raindrops to the inside pages of the card, avoiding area beneath the umbrella.

Step 14

Glue raindrops to front of the card.

Step 15

Let card dry completely.

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