I have rediscovered this neat tool and am really enjoying it. Have you seen all the beautiful new way to add flower to your creations. Here's one we tried at our club meeting last night
Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, page 145)
Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper (115675, page 162), Sticky Pages (114300, page 180)
Ink: Melon Mambo
Embellishments: Crushed Curry 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115614, page 182), Sendign Love Pretty in Pink 1/2" Epoxy Brads (117271, page 13 Occasions Mini 2010)
Big Shot: Stampin' Up Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (115964, page 195); Stampin' Up Textured Impressiosn Perfect Polka Dots Folder (page 35, Occasions Mini 2010), Circle #2 Original Dies (114526, page 202)
Punches: Word Window (105090, page 186), Modern Label (116639, page 186), 3/4" Circle ( 107217, page 186), Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 9 Sale-A-Bration FREE with a $50 order), Eyelet Border (113692, page 186)
I embossed the front of the Melon Mambo base and also the Whisper White with the embossing folders. I then used the scallop trim border for the crushed curry . I used the Big Shot to cut a 1 3/8" circle from the Sticky Pages. These are extremely sticky - be warned. I cut two strips of Razzleberry Lemonade DSP 1" x 12" - used the Eyelet Border punch on each one and then ran them both through the crimper. This breaks down the fibers in the paper. I then folded in the end slightly (1/4") to not have any raw edges and started crimping this piece and pleating it around the edge of the sticky tape circle (about 1/4" in) When I ran out of the first piece, I started up with the second piece and pleating as I went I ran it clear around until I came to the center. I will show a picture soon!! A cool technique which gives you a beautiful flower. After finishing that, I added the 3/4" circle of Melon Mambo and made a hole in the center with the paper piercing tool. I then threaded the brad through - tore off the second sticky side - flattened the brad and adhered it to the card (really sticks!!)
I will try to do a little tutorial tomorrow and add it to this post for those members who couldn't attend th eclub meeting!!
We also made another card with a flower - check that out tomorrow!!
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