To-and-from card with linoleum block printing
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Make gorgeous cards for Christmas presents with linoleum block printing. Cut the bow patterns out of the linoleum board, cover them with linoleum block printing paint and print them on cardboard.
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How to make it
1 
Print out the stencil and shade the back of it with a pencil.
Print out the stencil and shade the back of it with a pencil.2 
Place the stencil on the linoleum board with the shaded side down.
Place the stencil on the linoleum board with the shaded side down.3 
Draw along the pattern, pressing hard with the pencil.
Draw along the pattern, pressing hard with the pencil.4 
The pattern is now transferred to the linoleum board.
The pattern is now transferred to the linoleum board.5 
Insert one of the thin blades into the handle and cut out the pattern.
Important: Do not cut the outermost dotted line.
Insert one of the thin blades into the handle and cut out the pattern.
Important: Do not cut the outermost dotted line.6 
Once the pattern has been cut out, use the knife shown in the picture.
This is used to cut the pattern out of the linoleum board to create the stamp.
Once the pattern has been cut out, use the knife shown in the picture.
This is used to cut the pattern out of the linoleum board to create the stamp.7 
Cut all the way through the linoleum board along the outer edge of the pattern (the dotted line).
Keep in mind that you not only have to cut, but also push the blade through the board completely.
Cut all the way through the linoleum board along the outer edge of the pattern (the dotted line).
Keep in mind that you not only have to cut, but also push the blade through the board completely.8 
The stamp is now ready for printing. Roll out the paint on a piece of cardboard, plastic or whatever you have available, making sure to distribute the paint evenly with your lino roller.
The stamp is now ready for printing. Roll out the paint on a piece of cardboard, plastic or whatever you have available, making sure to distribute the paint evenly with your lino roller.9 
Now apply an even layer of the paint to the stamp.
Now apply an even layer of the paint to the stamp.10 
Press the pattern against your card, making sure to press down firmly everywhere.
Press the pattern against your card, making sure to press down firmly everywhere.11 
Remove the stamp and your first linoleum block print is now finished. Wash the stamp and repeat the process as many times as desired.
Remove the stamp and your first linoleum block print is now finished. Wash the stamp and repeat the process as many times as desired.12 
Allow the card to dry for around 1 hour before cutting it out.
Allow the card to dry for around 1 hour before cutting it out.13 
Finish by writing 'To:' and 'From:' on the back.
Finish by writing 'To:' and 'From:' on the back.Free Step-by-Step Guide
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