Saturday, February 20, 2010

Gorgeous Handmade Flowers





Ok ...I just have to share these awesome flowers with you. They're just gorgeous and so easy to make. I can't take credit for them as I found the tutorial here
http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com . I had to tweek them a litle so I WILL take credit for that haha. I used bling instead of buttons for the centers and I did the inking two different ways... the white flowers with the edges colored were done by just flicking an inked sponge over the edges after they were made. The more solid colored flowers were created by inking each individual layer {both sides} before I assembled the flowers. So basically even tho these flowers are white , you can make then any color you want with various inks. Another thing I'd like to add is that in the tutorial Dawn uses scalloped punches to cut out each layer. I only had a large and a small scalloped punch but also wanted an in between size, so I punched medium size circles and then trimmed around the edges with scalloped scissors...doesn't have to be perfect cuz you'll never notice it once the flower is made. One word of advice ...wear a pair of latex gloves unless you don't mind your nails and fingertips being stained for a day or two! Thanks for dropping by and please share your flowers if you try this. i'd also love to see another types of homemade flowers you'd like to share!

4 comments:

  1. Just came across the link to your blog through a contest you entered on page maps. Once I saw you were from NFLD I just had to check it out . I too am fro NFLD and a nurse athat worked in Emerg in Corner Brook for many years .I now live in NS and retired from nursing. Your work is beautiful and I'm certainly going to become a follower of your blog. I love card making and scrapbooking and have a blog ---heres the link if you would like to have a look
    http://craftsbeyond.blogspot.com
    Marilyn

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  2. Hello Michelle!!!! I am so glad that you have a blog!! I love it!!!
    Omg Michelle!! those last lo are gorgeous!!!
    the one on the top is wow!! love those flowers!!! you did a beautiful job!! and the second , I love the way you did the journaling!! love the design and flowers!! great job my friend!!
    Big Hugs.
    Lidia

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  3. Hi Michelle tks.for leaving a message on my blog.I know and worked with Glennis Hussey in Emerg. Rose Taylor was head nurse when I worked there also Karen Buckle ,Valda Allen were a few that worked with me. I left in 1986 and moved to NS. Do visit CB every couple of yrs. since my husband still has family there.Take care
    Marilyn

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  4. HI Michelle!!! I'm So happy to see you!!!! I love your blog and especially your Work!!!! Is fantastic!!!!! I LOVE IT!! Beautiful details!! And Love the flowers!!!!!!

    Cant wait to see all the upcoming post from you!!! Very Inspiriting!!!!

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