Beach Cafe A4Completed by Pamela Horton The whispering Platypus

This delightful tropical island image is a perfect choice for my friend’s birthday as she jets off to celebrate. I printed the sheet provided twice onto satin finished 170gsm white photo paper.

I used one main image as the background and used the second image to cut away and reserve the frame and to cut out the yacht, the café table, umbrella and wine glasses elements.

I also made one A4 copy and cut out the café table, umbrella and wine glasses to use as part of the insert.

I made the white14x10cm backing sheet and attached the main image using D.S. tape.

I used a glue stick to attach the front green frame in place and attached the smaller images using padded D.S. tape cut into small shapes to fit.

I prepared the main card, using cup1036759_21027 ,Blue Sky with wispy white clouds, printed onto both sides of A4 white satin finished photo paper, then cut it to measure 15x22cm.

I scored and folded it before attaching the completed topper.

I attached the hand written sentiment to appear as a flag flying from the top of the yacht. I used copy paper to print cup1036759_21027, the verse I have chosen, and some images of shells, and the café table floating in the sky.

To complete the embellishments on the card front, I have attached a red gingham ribbon and bow, glued on a tiny shell and added gold dust glitter to the wine glasses.

Thank you, Apertroe for offering this topper for purchase, I enjoyed making this greeting card, it will hold many birthday memories for my friend.

Pamela Horton. The Whispering Platypus.