My TLC382 challenge to make a "dryer sheet" flower. This ended up an all day creation and definitely a challenge...the good news. I love the results and now know what NOT to do !
First of all...do not use punches. Either cut out by hand or use dies. Gets caught in the punches, etc. I ended up folding 2 dryer sheets together, traced the lg and sm SU scallop circle that I had punched out and then cutting out with my papersnips. Worked fine.
I brayered my ink onto my cut scallop shapes. Worked great. Used Raspberry Ripple and Primrose Petals as they are really juicy new SU ink pads.
Then I added the SU Dazzling Detail (like stickles) and let dry completely.
I wanted a lot of ruffle on my flower, so did not stack the layers, but folded in 1/4", but...had a heck of time gluing onto flat layer of finished dryer sheet until I attached that layer to a scallop circle of CS. I might try sticky strip next time.
Discovered later...because of the glitter glue the flower layers ruffled enough. Live and learn.
I poked a hole into the middle of the layers with my paper piercer and added the rhinestone brad.
Other issue...I do not like the smell, so may try tissue paper or coffee filters or look for unscented dryer sheets. Is there such a thing?
I loved the pretty finished flower and kept the card design simple. I had my brayer out so made the colored layer on my card using Raspberry R.
Enjoy and thanks for a great challenge :-)
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 GMT Views: 4800
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Paper: Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Gumball Green, Black Stazon
Ink: Gumball Green, W White
Accessories: Dryer Sheets, CE for glueing, Brayer, Gumball Green stitched ribbon, rhinestone brad (ret Pretty's Kit), Sizzlits Little Leaves, dimensionals, tombow glue for leaves
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Registered: October 5, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 15773
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 @ 9:25 PM
This is gorgeous!! Yes, they do make unscented dryer sheets but they still have a bit of scent to someone as sensitive as I am -we use them for our clothes since I have an asthma reaction to any type of chemical fragrance/perfume and the normal dryer sheets take my breath away :-) I would try this technique except I would not be breathing-even with the unscented- LOL!! Your flower is inspirational and I am so thankful you shared your story with us as well-maybe coffee filters would work better for me :-)
Registered: August 27, 2005 Location: Warren PA Posts: 622
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 @ 10:09 PM
This is such a pretty card! Despite all your trial and error effort it turned out great! And thanks for all the great advice. I was kind of wondering about dryer sheets and punches.....
Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31084
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 @ 4:10 AM
You know, I didn't really care for the dryer sheet flower, but after looking at yours-I LOVE IT! Wow! Sorry you had to go through so much to get to this beautiful creation, but thanks for sharing how you came up with it! Gorgeous card, Nancy!
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 @ 9:50 AM
Ok Nancy, I have been working with my dryer sheets to get these flowers to a point where I like them and compliment my style. I actually gave up this morning....lol But now that I seen your gorgeous flower my creative spirit is renewed!!! Back to the drawing board for me-I will conquer this in the end....lol Gorgeous card!
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