Thanks so much for the interest in the small blooms I made this weekend. I had a few ask about putting these together, and asked Tosh if I could share since she is the one who taught me how to do them. Here are the instructions, but please see Tosha's amazing gallery to fully take it in, you will love it! Tosha (Stamps4funinCa). This sweet stamper gives away her talent, like she is intent on going broke! It is a blessing just to watch her create.
1. Each bloom takes two punches from the large MS Hydrangea, or you can add a smaller one, or a lighter color in the center.
2. Sponge matching color in the centers.
3. Score to add veins to the petals, using a scoring tool or paper piercer over a cork coaster, or foam mat. You can also gently "manipulate" the paper by scrunching it and moving it back and forth to give it a softer look. Also, a drop of water can be added to the petals, & dabbed with a paper towel before scoring to give a deeper vein. (Be careful, it tears easily!)
4. Placing a zot between the petals, making sure they are off-set,
5. Use a skewer to press them together on a soft surface which forces the petals to come up.
6. Now there is a small well in the center, add a dot of Crystal Effects, Glue or Glossy Accents.
7. Cover adhesive with small gold beads.
8. Once dry, the blooms are applied to the card with a hot glue gun, and are surrounded with leaves from the MS Branch and rose leaf punches.
This is Tosh's card that made me ask her how to make the flowers. Amazing, eh? We went to Michael's to find the punches- and I discovered that I already owned them! Lol! (Kinda like when Pat Rose taught me how to use my sewing machine! Ai yi yi!)
Thanks for your sweet comments! Hope to see your gardens grow!
Registered: July 25, 2004 Location: Hog Wallow, KY Posts: 38242
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 @ 6:12 PM
TFS, what an amazing talented friend you have. Great flower, and another amazing thing. I have all the above punches and have never made a thing that looks like this. I did do one this weekend that I got my inspiration from you on.
Registered: December 18, 2005 Location: Posts: 2338
Tue, Oct 11, 2011 @ 7:36 AM
Oh my gosh! These are gorgeous! Summer is over, but we can still enjoy flowers, thanks soooooo much for these excellent directions. Now I just need to go out and buy the punches. Have an awesome day!
Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11632
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 @ 9:25 AM
Oh, I thought these were the punches you used!! It is so seldom I get to Michaels and the last time I looked they weren't there. I first got inspired by Kitties fabulous hydrangeas and then was totally WOWED when I saw you use them for your magnolias and violets. What hearts you, Tosh and Kittie have to share all of your talents so generously. Luv that in you three!
------------------------------ Michele
My God shall supply all your need…Philippians 4:19
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Fri, Oct 14, 2011 @ 5:34 PM
Oh My Gosh, Pat, this tutorial is so easy to understand - of course you make everything look easy but this step by step makes it so much more manageable - will try these this weekend when I get a free minute - thanks to both Tosh and you for sharing all this detailed information to us "flower-challenged" peeps!! Bless your hearts! lymi
------------------------------ SUE aka GREENIE - Twisted Sistah Handmade cards because..No one displays an email on their mantle, or saves a FB post in a box of treasures! Nothing is impossible with God!
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83873
Sun, Oct 16, 2011 @ 6:55 AM
Pat, these are beautiful flowers - TFS the deets and Tosh's secrets! You are the best!
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: November 9, 2004 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 9413
Sun, Oct 16, 2011 @ 3:18 PM
OMGOODNESS - I actually have all these punches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not sure if I have any gold beads though - will have to check my stash. Pat - you are the best my friend. I stopped over to Tosh's gallery and saw her creation - how amazing is that! Thanks again - huge hugs to you!
Registered: November 1, 2005 Location: Posts: 77159
Sat, Oct 22, 2011 @ 2:05 PM
Fabulous and so glad Tosh shared this with you. Now if I had any of these supplies. ha ha I have the sprigs punch, somehow I dont think that is going to help me much. LOL
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Sat, Oct 22, 2011 @ 5:57 PM
Thanks for sharing this tutorial with us Pat. These flowers are GORGEOUS, but then everything you do turns to gold my friend. It is awesome and so are you. I haven't been able to do too much lately. Still tryin'. Life keeps getting in the way again - I need to go visit my paper cowboys in zee closet - Shhhh....secret! Your cowgirl!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44
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