I was playing around with more of my Open Roses and remembered I had some Graphic 45 Le Romantique paper that would be perfect for peach colored roses.
Oddly enough I did not have a Distress Ink that matched the coral shade in the Graphic 45 paper. I ended up using Victorian Velvet and Rusty Hinge. It is a very interesting combination.
I also used my Diamond Edged Decoration border and square mat along with some K and Co paper for the bottom of the card. The square mat is raised slightly with foam.
Of course, with all the flowers on the front, the card does get quite bulky.
But then, I forget all about that when I look at those roses...
...they are so pretty that nothing else matters, LOL
I have a ton of other projects planned. I just have to work around Life. :)
Well, I finished all my OWH cards and have them ready to mail. I ended up making 25 and only 3 of them were duplicate designs. Don't worry, I am not going to try to show all of them. LOL
Here are a few of my favorites:
The bird is one of my die cuts. I inked it with Peeled Paint adf stamped the SU flourish with Chipped Sapphire.The Swirly Vine is one of Penny Duncan's files.
This card was made with Graphic 45 Tropical Travelogue papers. I added one of Penny's Hibiscus files that I inked with Wild Honey.
I have been making 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 cards for so long now it was challenging to go back to A2 sized cards. It was good practice though. The other challenge was not making bulky flowers like I usually do. I wanted to stick with designs that would be easy to mail. The funny thing was that I don't use a whole lot of glitter, but once I knew I could not use any, glitter was the one thing that kept popping in my head. LOL
Hope you get inspired to make some cards for OWH to send to our heroes. :)
Hello my crafty friends. I needed to make a card for my aunt to give to her church. I really wanted this card to be special. I had the roses and the cross done a few days ago, but for some reason I just could not figure out how I wanted to arrange them. Just like a lot of my projects, I laid all the pieces to the side of my craft table to look at while I figure out what I want to do next.
Well it worked because I am really happy with the way it turned out. :)
I made a lattice cross design and then later decided to make a lattice edged mat. You can download the cross here. I have to go tweak the mat a little.
The roses are from my Regal Rose cut files and inked with Tattered Rose and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks. The leaves are not my typical rose leaves. I decided to use something a little more delicate. (I have included them in several of my flower flies as well as the "just leaves" file.) I did not want to use the normal green inks on this card so I went with a new Seasonal Distress ink that I just bought; Peacock Feathers. I can already tell I am going to LOVE this color!
The ribbon is made from seam binding that I wet with water and then used Worn Lipstick Distress Stain on one half and allowed the ink to bleed/blend toward the other side. It gives a subtle variegated look.
That is it for now. Thanks for looking!
I also have another decorative cross file that I shared on this post.
I had so much fun with my snowflake ornament last December that I wanted to make a heart ornament. This one has a heart cutout in the center. The center was a perfect place to hang a little crystal bead. Of course it was not yet complete until I added one of my paper flowers :)
It is simple yet pretty.
I have it hanging on the lap next to my craft table and it make me smile.
After all, that is the real purpose of our crafts isn't it?
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I made a decorative heart shaped box.
I used some old Anna Griffin paper that I stocked up on a while back. Along with colored cardstock and white cs that I inked. (Antique Linen and Fired Brick) Then I topped it of with one of my handmade open roses. (I have made a tutorial put I need to make a few changes and my body just has not cooperated with me this week...so it is coming soon)
Check it out, I even stamped the inside. (notice I did not get a close up picture of the stamped areas. LOL
I added a decorative heart flourish to the side.
It will be perfect for sending some craft goodies to my "secret sweetie" swap group over at The Crafter's Cafe'.
The cut files, templates, and video will be available tomorrow.
Hello my blogger friends. The moment a lot of you have been waiting for is finally here. I made a couple of videos showing how to make my "loose" rose.
You can check them out here.
Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. I have made so many of these flowers, but it was difficult to put it into words.
Also, I am pretty good at doing things upside down and backwards because as an elementary teacher I usually had to show students how to do something where they could see what I was showing them. However, making flowers while trying to hold the flower up the the camera was a whole other story. LOL ...so bear with me :)
I also made a video showing some tips and techniques to making flowers even if you do not have the tools that I usually use.
The SVG cut files and PDF templates for the loose rose and these "cabbage" roses will be available in my Etsy store along with the link to the video on how to make these flowers.
Hello my crafty friends. I made a few changes to the leaf files and it is ready to download. If you downloaded it several months ago and the calyx did not show up in MTC, I have finally figured out how to fix the problem. It should work now. I also added the dainty leafy branch. You will find three different sizes of the leaves and calyx in the PDF template.
You can download the files here: Leaves PC (the PC is for Paper Compulsions :)
As pictured in these photographs...
You can find the video tutorials on a tab under my blog header.
Hello my crafty friends. I made a few more paper flower videos. Today I will share the "pretty flower" video and on that I made on "leaves" . They are both short and hopefully helpful.
"Pretty Flowers"
Pictured here are the "pretty flowers" and leaves along with a tattered flower.
(I now have video tutorials on all three.)
"Pretty Flowers"
"Leaves"
You can download the cut files and templates here.
Wow! First of all, I have to say THANKS for all the wonderful blog comments during the blog hop. Y'all just made my day!
I was playing around with some extra petal shapes the other day and came up with a new flower.
I am calling it an "uppsie daisy" because I found it by accident and because I turned the small petals UP in the center. (Yes, yes...I am easily entertained by puns and playing with words)
Here is a video tutorial on how to make it.
I will also add a tab under my blog header for videos for reference.
Well this is a new year so I wanted to make my sister a desk calendar to look at while she is at work. She already has several of my cards on her desk. I thought this would be a perfect addition.
Since the challenge this week at Paper Cutz is about the new year, this calendar fits right in.
Purple is her favorite color. I have had those crystals for over a year now and finally decided to stop hoarding them and use them on a project. LOL My sister will love them as much as I did.
Each month is on a little card that fits in little slits at the top and bottom.
Look! Look! I even stamped!!!
There is a little holder on the back to keep the other monthly cards.
(Yep, I stamped there too...I was on a roll :)
I added an easel to the back after I took this picture.
Well, I know she will love it and think of me every time she looks at it. :)
Join us at Paper Cutz this week for the New Year challenge.
I also wanted to remind you about the blog hop coming up.
3) Post about the giveaway on your blog, copy the blog address to that post, and link up below. Paste the blog address that you copied in the UIL space.
I have not been feeling that great so I am just now getting around to posting and making another video.
I have a new flower to share with you today. I am calling it a Gerber Daisy.
It is just a cute little daisy that goes together quickly and easily.
You could also put pearls or stones in the center.
It would look great in all kinds of bright colors.
Here is a video on how to make this flower.
(It is short and to the point :)
You can download the SVG cut files and PDF templates for all of my daisies are available in my Etsy store.
Is anyone interested in pre-cut kits? I am thinking about adding pre-cut flower kits and card kits. They would include all the paper pieces already cut out and ready to assemble. Leave me a comment and let me know what you would like.
I also made a short 3 minute video on coloring brads, pearls,
and rhinestones to use in the center of your flowers.
I made another "easy flower" tutorial video. I don't really have a name for these flowers. You are welcome to suggest one :) You can find a picture tutorial for these flowers under the "easy flowers tutorials" tab under my blog header. Just scroll down to flowers numbered 2 and 3.
Speaking of blog headers... I LOVE the new header I made. I used the "long flourish frame" cut file that I recently made and colored it with some of my new Distress stains. The stains are similar to the inks but easier to use when you want to color the entire surface. Then you can ink the edges with the regular foam blending tool. SO COOL.
Enjoy the video and be sure to check back tomorrow for a chance to win some of my handmade flowers :)
