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Cupid Suspension Card – KNK Design Team Project

Hi Guys!

Today I am sharing my first post as part of the Team KNK Design Team in case you didn’t see it at the time. My project was first posted in January and was a card for Valentines Day but the heart card base can also be used for other occasions such as Anniversaries or Engagements by replacing the cupid with a different image or smaller heart to spin in the middle.

As we have a couple of weeks until Valentines Day I thought I’d sneak in with a Valentines card just in time. I have a Suspension card for you today, a suspension card sounds complicated but it is simply where an element of your card is suspended by thread which allows it to spin, it’s an easy way to create a lot of impact.

If you wish to make today’s card all you will need is your chosen KNK machine along with some card, thread and adhesive as I have included the cut files I made for this project for you to download at the end of this post.

I used Make the Cut to cut one copy of the heart card along with 2 copies of the cupid (ensuring that he fits inside the heart card opening). If you are using single sided paper or textured card you will need to use the mirror function for one of your cupids. All of the pieces you need for this project are shown in the picture below.

Cupid Suspension Card 1

To assemble your card, add some thread to the front of the card base, down the center of the heart opening. Using invisible sewing thread or fishing line can be a great choice as it is difficult to see once the card is finished but any thread will be just fine. Using a strong adhesive tape is recommended here, I have used a red liner type.

Cupid Suspension Card 2

Once you have added your thread you can add the front layer to your card which will hide your adhesive. At this stage I also added my heart (cut from glitter card) to the inside of my card base, it will fit just inside the heart opening and show through when the card is closed.

Cupid Suspension Card 3

Now we need to assemble our little cupids. I’d advise attaching the hair and wings with glue then adding the extra body piece and arm with 3d foam pads or glue dots to add some dimension. The bow and arrow is glued to the back of each completed cupid.

Cupid Suspension Card 4

Cover one of your cupids with adhesive tape then open up your card and lay him under the thread.

Cupid Suspension Card 5

 

Lay the other cupid over the top of the first to sandwich the thread between the two of them and you are done! This is how your card will look when it is closed.

Cupid Suspension Card 6

When your card stands open your cupid will spin and you can aim him towards the heart inside the card if you like ;)

Cupid Suspension Card 7

Here’s how the card looks straight on when it’s open.

Cupid Suspension Card 8

Here are your Free Cut Files – Formats: ai, dxf, gsd, mtc, pdf, studio & svg:
(click on the link below the image to download)

Cupid by Bird

Cupid Digital Cutting File by Bird

Heart Card by Bird

Heart Card Digital Cutting File by Bird