flower embellishments

[jknath]

I have seen some really pretty flowers on cards here at SCS but can't seem to find them even at my LSS. Does anyone know of a comprehensive web source?
Thanks!

[Angelnorth]

There are so many different sorts of flowers out there Kim, you might need to help us narrow it down! Can you show us an example of a card with the sort of flowers you want?

[LidaB]

Try a fabric store - they'll probably be more expensive, but they'll have more of a selection, too. Good luck!

Lisa

[stampinX6]

Prima has a wonderful selection.

[jknath]

I am looking for a variety to choose from. I will try to find some examples when I have time. The joanns and michaels have limited supplies and usually carry the same ones. Thanks for the Prima suggestion, I checked out their site and they have a nice selection.

[scrapalotshelley]

If you really want a great selection of flowers then make your own! It is quite easy to duplicate the Prima styles using die cut, punched, or hand-cut shapes and your own scrap papers.

I've had great success following the instructions on Valitasfreshfolds blog (or take a look at my blog for a slightly expanded set of instructions). I also love the "Hot off the press" fold & stack flower template which makes a variety of 3-dimensional flowers.

[ilinacrouse]

I have made my own with punches. Here are few samples
http://ilinacrouse.blogspot.com/2009...in-garden.html

http://ilinacrouse.blogspot.com/2008/10/bear-hugs.html

and here is tutorial as well with the sample
http://ilinacrouse.blogspot.com/2008...-tutorial

[mama2oliviamae]

I buy mine on ebay. If you do a search for "prima flowers" on ebay, you'll find a large selection of the type of flowers we use on cards. Both Prima (the brand) and non-Prima.

Sometimes people will sell 25 of different colors to keep the cost down. That's how I like to buy them. I don't have the room to store the pretty bottles they often come in and it would take me FOREVER to use 100+ of any single color.

[jknath]

Your flowers and cards are beautiful ilina! I have lots of punches and even have a couple of books on the subject of making paper flowers. Unfortunately, what i don't have is time (sigh). So I usually end up ordering on-line. Someday when I retire maybe? Thanks for the ebay suggestion thats where i am headed.
kim

[craftymomto2]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilinacrouse

I have made my own with punches. Here are few samples
http://ilinacrouse.blogspot.com/2009...in-garden.html

http://ilinacrouse.blogspot.com/2008/10/bear-hugs.html

and here is tutorial as well with the sample
http://ilinacrouse.blogspot.com/2008...-tutorial.html

Loved your tutorial!! What beauitful flowers you make!:-D

[scrapalotshelley]

I was pleased with my flowers until I saw your tutorial, Ilina! What fabulous intricate flowers (and leaves)! You are an inspiration!!!