Ladybug Layouts Weekend Retreat

2011 Retreat Dates

June 3-5 (CANCELLED due to location issues)
October 21-23, December 2-4 (BOTH CANCELLED due to family committments)

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Today's Tip! - Card Crafting Basics - Measuring

This is an excerpt from a July 2006 article in CardMaker magazine:
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!


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Measuring

Rulers - a metal straightedge for cutting with a craft knife (a must-have tool).  Match the length of the ruler to the project (shorter rulers are easier to use when working on smaller projects).
Quilter's grid ruler - Use to measure squares and rectangles.