Technique Tuesday - Faux Silk

I am starting a technique book. Here is my first entry called Faux Silk.

Paper Flower Tutorial

Items needed:
Designer Paper of your choice (2 -3 different patterns)
Sticky strip
Card stock
Snail adhesive
Paper snips
Template from SU for the flower petals OR Build a flower #2 for the Big Shot!!! (Can’t wait for that to arrive!)

For the middle part of the flower:
Cut a strip of Designer Paper 2” x 12”. On the 12” side score 1 ¼” just for a marking line. You will then cute 1/8” strips with your paper snips just to the score line.

Then I used my paper piercer to start rolling the paper to make the center (kind of like quilling, but not, lol).

Keep rolling….

and rolling…..

By now you can slip out the paper piercer and finish rolling with your fingers. When you get to the end put a bit of sticky strip on the paper and finish rolling so it will stay rolled up.

This is what the center of the flower should look like:

Next you will need to cut out your petals. Then I cut my designer paper the appropriate size and then I laid my template onto the paper ( I cut 3 pieces at a time)

Then I added snail adhesive (you could also use sticky strip or glue stick) to the base of the petals.

Now is where you start layering the petals around the middle base created earlier. Here is where need to be careful of the petal placement. Really I have no specific measurement, I just had to eye ball it.

First layer:

Second layer:

Third layer:

Next you will need to wrap your flower stem w/ card stock. I cut mine at 1” x 3” ( On one of the flowers I used a ¾” x 3”) Added sticky strip to the end and started rolling it tight around the base of flower. (leave enough room for you to open the flower petals up)

Next you will need to start shaping your flower petals. Be careful the paper can tear.

Please let me know if you have any questions! This was my first tutorial!

365 Card Challenge Day 30 - Don't Bug Me, I'm Scrapping

I was very excited to see today's challenge as I did this card a long time ago using the Pick a Petal Stamp set from Stampin' Up! Here is my entry:

Bunny Box

Peter Cotton Tail strikes again..... This is a bunny box. I found it on http://www.ustamp4fun.com/. Isn't he cute? Inside are hershey chocolates.

Paper Flowers

Today I made some paper flowers. I saw some similar in the Occasions Mini Stampin' Up! catty that will be available on April 1, 2009. Here is what I came up with. I am working on a tutorial as we speak so stay tuned for that. I see some of my petals need some tweaking but this was my first shot at it...waht do you think? The paper I used was Rasberry Tart. I love this paper.

365 Cards Challenge - Super Sketchy Sunday Day 29

Today I tried the challenge from 365 Cards. I really liked the challenge because I've been wanting to use my Circle Scissors Plus from Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Space part 1

I've been updating my stamping/crafting space. My husband put up this pegboard for me. The rails, wire baskets and buckets were all purchased at IKEA.

Crayon Resist

This is my first attempt at Crayon Resist Technique. I saw a video tutorial on this Dawns blog.

Items used:

Stazon Black-101406

Kiwi Kiss classic ink-111835

Baja Breeze classic ink-111833

Basic Grey classic ink-109120

Water Color Wonder Crayon in White-106746

Dazzling Diamonds-102023

2 way Glue Pen-100425

Baja Breeze Paper-111352

Kiwi Kiss Paper-111835

Whisper White-100730

Stamp Set:

Playful Petals-113728

Card Display

I love this card display I bought. I found it on line at WireHomeDecor.com. I love that I can shape it.

Easter Diorama Card

Here is the card we made at my Stamp Club. I used A Good Egg (114974, found on page 29). I used bashful blue, pixie pink and whisper white card stock. The chicks inside the card were stamped and then paper pieced using the Designer Dots Designer Series Paper found in the Sale-A-Bration brochure. If you'd like to see a copy of this click on the link on the left hand side of my blog. I sponged some clouds on using a scrap piece of paper punch with the Scallop Circle Punch (109043, found on page 185) I used the sponge daubers to stipple the ink on to create clouds. I also used the Inspired by Nature for the grass. You can still purchase this set although you will not see it in the current catty (order # 111656) it comes with blacked eyed susan flowers too.

Club Pictures - Easter Photo Holder

Saturday was our Stamp Club. We made a binder clip photo holder (you could display your business card as well). I used the Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper. You can earn this paper free by placing an order of $50 or more. This offer is good through March 31st. I used the SU! stamp set call A Good Egg (114974 found on page 29). I stamped the egg image onto the designer paper and cut out the image and added Fine Cosmo Glitter (108796 found on page 180). What do you think?

Eggstra special treat!

This is a cute egg shaped treat holder! I cut my designer paper to 81/2 x 11 and ran the template through my printer. I also used the free Sale-a-bration stamp set called Yummy! Remember Sale-a-bration goes through March 31, 2009. Earn free stamp sets, designer paper and ribbon for every $50 you spend. You can even shop at my online store.

Here is a link to the template:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328014

Here comes Peter Cotton Tail.....

Hopping down the bunny trail...Isn't he cute? This bunny box is made using the Scallop Envelope Die and the Big Shot. The bunny's face was created with the Cricut Doodlecharm cartridge. I used my Stampin' Up! punches for his ears and feet. Cute eh?

Repost 365 Cards Day 44 Money Holder

I need a very quick card for my nephew's birthday so I had to come up with something to put the money in. Here is what I came up with. The card dimensions are 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 scored at 3" and 6". I used the 1 3/4" circle punch so the presidents face would show through. I also used the word window punch to cut out the top portion. It could use some decorating on the inside BUT I was in a hurry. Show me your money holders.....and check out 365 Cards Blog for some daily challenges.

Club Card Spoiler - Diorama Card

Today I've been working on a diorama card. They are really easy. I will be demonstrating this type of card at my next stamp club that meets this Friday.

All Stampin' Up! Products:

Stamp sets: A Good Egg, Flight of the Butterfly, Inspired by Nature

Paper: Whisper White, Pixie Pink, Bashful Blue

Ink: Old Olive, Summer Sun, Basic Black, Lovely Lilac, Bashful Blue

Misc: Sponge Daubers, Scallop Circle Punch (for the clouds)

Scrapbook in a box Class Offer

You will be amazed at how simple it is to create this beautiful set with just half of a Simply Scrappin’® Kit and a few other supplies! When this Scrapbook in a Box is opened a beautiful scrapbook page appears like magic. It will bring joy to anyone who receives it. A perfect gift for Mother’s day or any day!

In this class, you will make:
• One Scrapbook in a Box
• One coordinating 12" x 12" Scrapbook Page
• One coordinating Gift Note

These beautiful projects feature the Petal Party Simply Scrappin’ Kit and the Best Wishes & More stamp set by Stampin' Up! Bright colors and bold flowers make this project bloom! All the inspiration you need to make a beautiful, heartfelt gift. Recreate the set using other Simply Scrappin’ Kits for Father’s Day, birthdays, wedding gifts, graduations, bridal and baby showers!

Class Information:

When: April 18, 2009

Register by: March 31, 2009

Time: 10:30 am (my home)

Class Fee: $25 (prepay to reserve your spot)

If you are not in my area I would be happy to mail this project to you (added fees apply). Please feel free to contact me.

Thank Ewe!

This card was inspired from someone on SCS. I didn't have a scallop circle that size so I used my new cutter bee circle cutter and then used my corner rounder with the guard removed to make the scallops. It turned out ok.

Happy Birthday Honey!

I made this card for my husbands 41st birthday. We love to camp and eat smores so I was excited to use the Under the Stars stamp set from SU! I used the 3/4" punch for the dots on top and the 1 3/8" punch for the smores to sit on. The candle and the party hat is from the SU set party Hearty! The chocolate chip card stock was ran through the Big Shot w/ the dot texture plate. It is hard to see in this picture.

Happy Birthday PaPa

I made this card for my father in laws 65th birthday in February. I used Stampin' Up card stock and retired designer paper. The stamp set is called Wanted. I finally used my new cutter bee from Stampin' Up! LOVE IT!