Hi, Vicky blogging today to share a few Winter projects and a flower tutorial that I made using my February Swirlydoos kit.
First up is a layout using lots of premium craft glue for the paper layers, acid free to coat the chipboard in diamond dust (as well as adhere the Dusty Attic snowflakes and flourish to the page), 450 quick dry for the flowers and some adhesive runner for the photos. Good glue really does matter in getting a project properly completed!
HANDMADE FLOWER TUTORIAL
You will need 2 punched or die cut paper flowers with 5 or 6 wide petals (mine are 2.5 inch EK success daisy punches).
Mist the flowers (with water or paint mist if preferred) and curl each petal. Pinch the petals while curled around the object.
When almost dry, using a stylus, press the middle of each flower into a foam mat to raise the petals. Let completely dry.
Use 450 quick dry to glue the centers of the dried layers together (off-setting the petals), pressing into the mat again with the stylus in the middle. Pinch the petal ends to shape a bit more.
Now it is time to add a center of your choice. In my layout above, I simply glued a coordinating flower in the middle using 450 quick dry.
Below (from a past project), I used gemtone glue to add loose pearls and used Clearsnap chalk ink for an antique look.
Next up... an off the page project in celebration of LOVE month. A cinnamon heart filled jar (recycled Kraft brand jam jar). I used the Premium craft glue for the layers and Dusty Attic chipboard and then adhered everything to the jar using my favourite glue - the 450 quick dry. This stuff is so strong I even fixed my mop with it!
This project was inspired by the beautiful Feb. Helmar sketch challenge this month. Be sure to link your project in the Helmar blog sidebar for a chance to win some gluey goodness this month!
Thanks so much for joining me on the blog today!
Vicky Alberto, Design Team Member
http://simplypaperandcreativity.blogspot.ca
Vicky somehow I misses this tutorial... I LOVE THESE FLOWERS! Thanks for the tips on pinching them to get creases and twists in the petals. Your brilliant!
Posted by: Grace | March 27, 2013 at 02:28 PM
Oh Vicki, these flowers are amazing and add a beautful element to your love your tag inspiration too - stunning work!
Posted by: Beck BT | March 08, 2013 at 05:39 AM
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Posted by: Beefintette | March 06, 2013 at 07:38 PM
Beautiful layout Vicky - LOVE your flowers - thank you for sharing your tutorial!!!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | February 25, 2013 at 02:49 AM
BEAUTIFUL Layout and great tutorial. Thanks for the tips.
Posted by: Dorina D | February 22, 2013 at 07:05 PM