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Good Morning everyone. How was your weekend? Did you celebrate National Scrapbooking Day on Saturday? I do not scrapbook very often, but I did spend some time finishing  my final projects for my online VerDay class.  I recently took an online class taught by Ten Seconds Studio called VerDay online class.  Click here for more information as the class is available anytime. Below are my remaining two projects: Wired Blooms and a Triptych (photos below).

VerDay Wired Blooms

VerDay Triptych

This 6 week class was jam packed with inspiration, techniques, and creative play. I would encourage anyone who loves to incorporate surface texture or antique finishes into their art to take it.  I created so many things and used every ounce of my VerDay paint stash.  It was a great accomplishment for me. I have so many more ideas in mind and will need to re order more VerDay.  I provided a recap below of projects I posted previously.

Butterflies VerDay Picture Frame

Watering Can VerDay Picture Frame

Songbird VerDay Picture Frame

Faucets VerDay Picture Frame

Fly VerDay Picture Frame

VerDay T-Shirt Front Side

Poppy Pod VerDay Canvas

I also made several sample tags as well as created several mixed media surfaces  that I intend to use for die cuts later.  Kudos to Cheryl and Megan at Ten Seconds Studio for being great teachers and to my fellow classmates for a fun, inspiring classroom experience.

Thank you so much for taking time to stop by. I will be back later this week with more inspiration.  Have a great day.

Michelle

Happy May Day everyone.  I am excited to reveal and share a new Paperie In Bloom bouquet with you.  This month’s featured bloom is the lilac, a harbinger of Spring.

Paperie In Bloom: May 2013 Blooming Lilacs

If this is your first time to Scrap N Grow, welcome.  Each month, I select and feature a new bloom with an accompanying tutorial.Then throughout the month, I feature additional projects that highlight the bloom of the month. This month’s tutorial is a different format,primarily pictures. I would appreciate your feedback regarding if the pictures are more helpful or if I should revert back to step by step written instructions.

Step By Step Blooming Lilacs Tutorial

Lilac Die Cut Shape

Apply Color To Lilac Die Cut

Apply Additional Color to Lilac Die Cut Shape

Punch Center Hole In Lilac Die Cut Shapes

Mold Petal Shapes and Complete Final Assembly

Paperie In Bloom: May 2013 Blooming Lilacs

Paperie In Bloom: May 2013 Close Up #1 of Lilacs

Paperie In Bloom: May 2013 Close Up #2 of Lilacs

Due to complexity and weight of a lilac bloom, I used artificial stems.  I disassembled the silk blooms and used the plastic stems to attach my paper petals.Each branch of lilacs has 3 medium sized blooms and one large one. Each branch has about 400 petals and took about 2 hours to complete final assembly. Attaching the petals was very tedious but well worth it.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a great rest of the week.

Michelle

Good afternoon everyone.  I hope your week is off to a good start. Mine has been a bit winter like yet as I awoke to yet another 3 inches of heavy, white snow.  If it were not April, I would say it was incredibly beautiful and picturesque…but being that it was April…arrrrgghhh.  This was our 3rd spring snowstorm here in MN this year…please Mother Nature…I am begging you to let it be spring….

I absolutely love spring as it is a time of rebirth and renewal.  This is also true for our backyard feathered friends, birds.  If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you know that I am a passionate and avid gardener, but you may not have known that I also enjoy bird watching.  My home’s landscape is a certified wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Foundation and has a 5000 sq ft. professionally maintained native prairie restoration garden.  These two habitats provide birds with food, housing, water, and cover from predators; all of which are critical for birds to reproduce healthy offspring. Pictured below is a picture of my native prairie restoration garden from last year.

Native Prairie Restoration Garden

Birds have their pick of nesting accommodations within my home’s landscape: bird houses, trees, shrubs, potted containers, under the eaves of our deck,etc.. ..I really do not mind.  However, I do have to keep watch and observe closely in order to locate various bird’s nests so that I do not accidentally disturb them.  Today’s featured project was inspired by my study of bird’s nests over the past years.

Egg Study Shadow Box

Pictured above is an egg study shadow box containing an artful interpretation of nine of my favorite backyard visitors eggs. I  applied a coat of Ver Day Iron paint to a recycled a shallow cloth gift box. Afterwards,  I lined the shadow box with tissue paper from 7 Gypsies and applied a top coat of matte Mod Podge. The eggs are paper mache and were painted with various colors of acrylic paints and adhered to the inside of the box with Helmar Scrap Dots. Next, I created a label for the box using a Dymo label maker and inserted the Dymo label into an Ideology label pull.  Lastly, I attached a saw tooth hanger on the back side.

Overall, this was a fun project to make and would be a great project if you have kids.

Thank you so much for stopping by. I will be back soon with another inspiring project to share.  Have a great day!

Michelle

Good afternoon everyone! Happy Friday! Today, I will announce the winner of a $30 gift card. Winner has until next Friday April 19, 2013 at 11:59 pm CST to claim their gift card. Winner must email me at michelle@scrapngrow.com. Be sure to include which store you would like a gift card to as well as your mailing address. Winner gets their choice of gift card from one of the following stores: Archiver’s, Joann’s, or Michael’s.

I used Random.org for the first time in order to determine the winner.  I followed their instructions. and Random.org performed the official, random drawing.

Drumroll please……………………………..the winner is:

The winner of your drawing is…

Congratulations on the drawing! It was completed on Friday, 12 April 2013 at 13:01:24 UTC The winner was drawn from a list of 12 entrants using true randomness, which for many purposes is better than the pseudo-random number algorithms typically used in computer programs. You will find the permanent record of the drawing here: http://www.random.org/draws/details/?draw=14402.

CONGRATULATIONS Liz!!!!!   Be sure to email me with your information as noted above before next Friday 11:59pm CST.

I also have some nature inspired picture frames  to share with you today.

I made each of these frames as part of an ongoing online class I am taking called VerDay. The class is completely online and is being taught by the owners of Ten Seconds Studio, Cheryl and Megan Darrow. The class has been so much fun!  Out of respect for us that are taking the class, I will not provide technique details, but I will provide details about the finishing touches following each picture frame.  Click here for class information.

Fly VerDay Picture Frame

Picture frame purchased unfinished from Michael’s.  Dragonfly is rustic tin from my stash and the bottle cap and letter type embellishments are from Darice . Image is a piece of decorative card stock from stash.

Faucets VerDay Picture Frame

Picture frame purchased unfinished from Michael’s. Faucet knobs/handles are from Tim Holtz’s Ideaology line. Rain boot image is a decorative piece of card stock from scrap stash. Stamped sentiment is from Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous. Sentiment was embossed with Versamark and Ranger Superfine Detail black embossing powder.

Songbird VerDay Picture Frame

Picture frame purchased from Michael’s. Songbird image and sentiment are both from Stampendous.  Songbird is colored with Distress Ink markers from Ranger. Dogwood twigs are from my garden. Bird nest and eggs are from Michael’s.  Eggs were colored blue with Alcohol Ink Fillable Pen and Stream Alcohol Ink, both products are from Ranger Ink.

Watering Can VerDay Picture Frame

Picture frame purchased unfinished from Michael’s. Watering can is rusted tin shape is from my stash. I punched a hole using a Crop O Dile in the watering can and attached via a jump ring a Teresa Collins facet. I used Sail Boat Blue Alcohol ink by Ranger Ink to custom color the facet. Focal image is a Stampendous background stamp stamped with Sepia Archival ink by Ranger.

Butterflies VerDay Picture Frame

Picture frame purchased unfinished from Michael’s. Butterfly embellishments are Vintaj brass blanks. Butterflies were embossed with a Vintaj Deco Etch embossing folder and painted afterwards with Vintaj Patina paint. Once dry, butterflies were sanded and painted with an acrylic brown paint and rubbed off before dry to create an aged appearance. Butterfly bodies are made from dark annealed stove pipe wire from stash and adhered with E6000 adhesive purchased from Michael’s.  Focal image is a Tim Holtz stamp from his Stampers Anonymous line. Image is stamp onto Kraft card stock with Sepia Archival ink from Ranger.

I hope you enjoyed today’s picture frames.  They were so much fun to make.  I would highly recommend Ten Seconds Studio to anyone interested in creating patina finishes for their art. The possibilities are endless.  Have a great weekend.

Michelle

Good morning everyone. It is finally Friday!!!! My week 3 VerDay Online Class assignment is ready for you.  I decided to think outside the box and complete my assignment on a 8X10 canvas.

Poppy Pod Canvas

I do not feel comfortable about going  into specifics in regards to techniques used on the canvas out of respect for those of us who have paid to take the online class. I used a new poppy stencil from Michelle Ward and her coordinating stamps for the label. I love how this canvas turned out. I definitely stepped out of my comfort zone.  This canvas is the result of a what if….. moment.  Below are a few close ups.

Poppy Pods Canvas Close Up #1

Poppy Pods Canvas Close Up #2

Poppy Pods Canvas Close Up #3

Poppy Canvas Close Up Of Label

Be brave and embrace your inner thoughts.  I am yet embellishing my week 2 assignments and will post those as soon as they are finished.  Thank you for stopping by.  Don’t forget to sign up for my $30 gift card drawing to help celebrate my first blog-o-versary. Click here to sign up. Have a great day!

Michelle

Good morning and Happy April Fool’s Day everyone!  I can hardly believe it is already April.  I have an amazing treat in store for you today, a new Paperie in Bloom tutorial.  I absolutely love with this month’s Paperie In Bloom featured flower, forced magnolia branches.

Paperie In Bloom: April 2013 Forced Magnolia Branches

If this is your first time visiting Scrap N Grow, Paperie in Bloom is a monthly blog feature.  Each month on or about the first, I select a new flower/bloom to showcase. Then throughout the month, I feature additional inspiring projects to highlight the chose bloom of the month.  Last month, we made a spring bulb garden box over the course of 4 weeks.

Paperie In Bloom: March 2013, Spring Bulb Garden Box

This month’s Paperie In Bloom is the magnolia. I am smitten with magnolia’s impressive size and sweet smelling blooms that scream Spring to me.  Consider yourself forewarned that the tutorial is a long one…but well worth it. Grab a beverage and enjoy.

Magnolia Branches Supply List:

Provocraft Gypsy and Cricut Electronic Die Cutting Machine

Cricut Cartridge: Flower Shoppe (Image used is 3rd row down and 4th image in from left hand side)

Bazzill Card Stock.

Coloring Agent if not making white magnolias.  I used Distress Ink Spun Sugar and Picked Raspberry

Mini Mister

Jewelry Wire, Flat Nose Jewelry Pliers, and Wire Cutter

Inkessentials Glossy Accents

Hinge Clips of Jaw Clamps

Magnolia Branches Instructions:

1. Select petal shape and size accordingly to your preference (mine are approximately 1X4 inches). I used die cut image from the Flower Shoppe Cricut cartridge.

2. Die cut petals. I cut 12 for each single bloom, 24 for each double bloom, and 6 for each magnolia bud.

3. Color petals as desired with a coloring agent.  I used Ranger’s Distress Inks Spun Sugar and Picked Raspberry. Once colored on both sides, I used a mini mister to blend the colors for a gradation of color effect.

4. Next, cut a length of thin gauge jewelry wire about an inch shorter than the length of the petal.

5. Slightly bend one petal so that you form a center crease.  Place a bead of Inkessentials Glossy Accents and lay wire into adhesive.

6. Lay a second petal on top of petal with wire to create a wire sandwich. Use a set of hinge clips or jaw clamps to hold together until dry. This is to prevent rippling seam edges.

7. Once wired petals are dry, go ahead and lightly shape them as desired.

Pictured below are a few close ups.

Paperie In Bloom: April 2013 Magnolia Flower In Bud Close Up

Paperie In Bloom: April 2013 Single Magnolia Bloom Close Up

Paperie In Bloom: April 2013 Double Magnolia Bloom Close Up

Final Assembly Instructions:

1. Gather supplies including: faux branches, hot glue gun and heat safe mat, and tweezers.

2. For each branch, I made one magnolia bud, one single bloom, and two double blooms for a total of 4 flowers on each branch.  To save time, I used fuzzy faux branches for mine and repurposed 1/2 inch plastic cup circles from my stash of artificial stems.  Other viable options include using real branches or floral tape wrapped wire branches covered with Flower Soft or Flocking Powder.

3. Using a hot glue gun, adhere 3 petals in a triangular pattern. Adhere next 4 petals offset to the first three for a single bloom and for the bud.  Repeat this step 2 more times for a double bloom. NOTE: If your center base does not have a center hole already, be sure to punch one before adhering petals. This is where your flower will attach to the faux branch. For the bud, I used a tiny Styrofoam egg shape in the very center to help shape and give substance to the bud.

4. Once all flower assemblies are complete, attach flowers to faux branches and shape again as desired.

Magnolia ID Tag Supply List:

2 Tags

Twist Tie

PSX Magnolia Stamp

Versamark Embossing Ink Pad

Ranger Black Superfine Detail Embossing Powder

Heat Tool

Non Stick Craft Sheet

Ranger Water Brush

Distress Paint: Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, and Walnut Stain

Tumbled Glass Distress Ink Pad

Magnolia ID Tag Instructions:

1. Stamp and emboss magnolia image onto tag using Versamark embossing ink and Ranger’s Superfine Detail Embossing Powder.

2. Color as desired using various colors of Ranger Distress Paints with a water brush.

3. Adhere additional tag to backside of tag for a clean tag back.

4. Lightly ink the edges with a complimentary color around the edges.

5. Lastly, secure tag to magnolia branches with either a ribbon, string, or a twist tie.

Pictured below is a close up of my magnolia tag.

Paperie In Bloom: April 2013 Forced Magnolia Branches ID Tag

Finally, display your new faux magnolia branches in a desired vessel. I used a tall glass cylinder for mine and placed polished river rock in the bottom for accent.

Paperie In Bloom: April 2013 Forced Magnolia Branches

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  I hope you enjoyed this month’s featured Paperie In Bloom flower.  Stay tuned for I have completed additional VerDay projects from week two of my ongoing online class.  Have a fabulous day and Happy April Fool’s Day.

Michelle

Good morning everyone and happy Friday! I want to first thank everyone for your inspiring compliments over the past week for my spring bulb garden box (shown below). Click here for link to last week’s spring bulb garden blog post.

Paperie In Bloom: March 2013, Spring Bulb Garden Box

Today’s post is a bit unique in that it is not a finished project. Instead, it features an incredible product called VerDay that I have had in my stash for awhile. I bought it with great intentions…but never really used it, until now. VerDay is a specially formulated paint that has metal particles in it that when used with a chemical solution creates amazing patinas.  I have tried many of the patina paints on the market over he years, but I assure you , this VerDay paint is an exception.  I know, I sound like a commercial for them.  I will tell you up front, that I am not compensated by them, and have no affiliation with the manufacturer in any way…only that I am an avid fan of their product and unless they stumble upon my website…they have no idea that I am talking about them. Who is them? Who makes VerDay paint? Ten Seconds Studio owners Cheryl and Megan Darrow. They are the same duo whose metal art I fell in love with a couple of years ago.  I love their art metal product line of molds and tools.  Since I have had my blog, I have featured several embossed metal projects using many of their products. I included a few pictures below.

Metal Embossed Stainless Steel Coffee Tumblers

Metal Embossed Picture Frames

A few weeks ago,Ten Seconds Studio launched their first online class about VerDay.  I immediately signed up and knew this was the perfect way for me to break open my neglected VerDay product stash. The online class is 6 weeks long and each Monday, they will release a new set of technique and project videos.

Last week, in week one, Cheryl and Megan went into details about the properties and chemistry of VerDay.  After the technique videos, they suggested that participants (that’s me) to make a few samples. Translated…dive in and try it for yourself.  I went a bit overboard and made several samples for myself for each of their paints. VerDay product line has 4 paint colors: Iron, Brass, Bronze, and Copper.  I have included pictures below of my samples I made.  I experimented with several surfaces and made myself a sample ring of tags for future reference. Out of respect for myself and others who are paying to take the class, I will only share my final projects here.

VerDay Sample Tags #1

VerDay Sample Tags #2

VerDay Sample Tags #3

VerDay Sample Tags #4

Pretty cool huh? I do not think it is too late to join in the fun. I included a link above if you are interested. I am already in the midst of my week 2 projects…as well as a few of my own crazy ideas. I am so excited about this class and am afraid that I will need to buy more product now as a result. Cheryl and Megan made the comment that everything has VerDay potential. They are right! Especially as an avid gardener myself, I love and am drawn to weathered patina finishes.  I have paid big dollars over the years for containers, garden accents, and such.  No more! Now, I can make my own. Furthermore, I also feel good that this product is no longer sitting neglected in my stash.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  I am also in the midst of finishing next month’s Paperie In Bloom for next week.  Have a great weekend and a Happy Easter everyone!

Michelle

Good morning everyone! How are you?  I am excited to share with you the final spring bulb for this month’s special Paperie In Bloom feature, build a spring bulb garden. The final spring bulb is the daffodil.

Paperie In Bloom: March 2013, Spring Bulb Garden Daffodil Close Up

If this is your first time visiting, Paperie In Bloom is a monthly blog feature here at Scrap N Grow. Each month, I select a new flower/bloom to showcase, and then throughout the month, I feature additional inspiring projects that highlight the chosen bloom of the month.  However, this month, I changed things up a bit. This month, Scrap N Grow is showing you how to build your very own spring bulb garden from paper.  In week one, we made crocuses. Click here to view crocus tutorial. We made tulips in week two. Click here to view tulips tutorial. Last week, we made hyacinths. Click here for hyacinth tutorial. Lastly, this week, we are going to make daffodils as pictured above and complete final assembly of our spring bulb garden. Are you ready? Let’s get started.

Supplies Used:

Card Stock. Daffodils come in many colors and cultivars.  I chose to recreate dainty Jonquils. I used Diamond Bazzill card stock for the petals and yellow fabric for the center.

A 6 sided star flower die cut or shape punch for the petals.  I used Flower Shoppe Cricut cartridge. I used my Gyspy and hid the center hole.  I made two different sizes for added interest. My flowers measure: 3.0 Height and 2.47 Width for one and 2.50 Height and 2.06 Width. You will need 1 flower shape and one circle shape for each daffodil.

I used a Sizzix steel rule die to cut 1 inch fabric circles for the centers.  There were a few loose threads after I die cut them. I found that I liked the slightly frayed edges that resulted from die cutting.

A coloring medium for petals and centers. I chose to leave my jonquil daffodils a pristine white. If you choose a different color combination, color them now. Examples of coloring mediums include: Distress Inks, watercolor pencils, Gelatos, paint, etc.

Molding and shaping tools. I prefer to use McGill’s Tool Kit and Molding Mat.

Floral wire and tape for the stems if you do not have access to artificial stems.

Crop O Dile or other hole punch.

A container for your bulb garden.  I used a Smith and Hawken fresh bulbs box purchased from Target.

Assembly:

Die cut flowers and centers  for the number of desired daffodils.

Next, color the front and back side of each petal shape as desired.

Use a Crop O Dile hole punch in the center of each flower and fabric circle.

Then mold each shape. I prefer to use McGill’s tool kit and molding mat. I used their 8mm ball stylus.

Finally, layer all 3 parts of each daffodil together.  I started with artificial center stamens, then attached 1 inch fabric circle, and finally, the outer white flower petals. Each of my stems have 5 flowers. Jonquils specifically have small clusters of blooms on each stem. Many daffodils have single blooms.  It is a matter of personal preference.

In all, I made a total of 7 stems with 4-5 flowers on each.  I intermixed the sizes of flowers on each stem for added realism.

Grand Finale Assembly:

I gathered all my spring bulbs together: crocuses, tuilps, hyacinths, and daffodils.

I changed my mine from my original basket instead to a bulb garden box that I came across on a recent trip to Target. The box is from the Smith and Hawken line.

I lined the interior o the box with floral foam and top dressed foam with green excelsior purchased from Michael’s.

I arranged the spring bulbs in a pleasing manner and added grass filler stems for accent.

Paperie In Bloom: March 2013, Spring Bulb Garden Box

I am so pleased with the results.  What a great way to welcome spring into my home…..now if the snow backdrop could only begin to melt.  Thank you so much for stopping by.  I would love for you to leave a comment and or subscribe to receive email updates when I post a new inspiring project.  Have a great weekend and I will be back next week with some Easter card ideas.  See you soon.

Michelle

Good evening everyone. Hooray! It is finally Friday! Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend?  We are going to grout our bathroom floor and shower as well as prepare for a very exciting week ahead. Our engineered hardwood floors will be installed, furniture will be delivered, and our fireplace stone surround will be completed. After which, the basement/lower level should really begin to take shape and feel more homey.

Today’s featured hyacinths are part 3 of this month’s Paperie In Bloom, Build A Bulb Garden.  If this is your first time visiting, Paperie In Bloom is a monthly blog feature here at Scrap N Grow. Each month, I select a new flower/bloom to showcase, and then throughout the month, I feature additional inspiring projects that highlight the chosen bloom of the month.  However, this month, I changed things up a bit. This month, Scrap N Grow is showing you how to build your very own spring bulb garden from paper.  In week one, we made crocuses. Click here to view week one’s blog post. Last week, we made tulips. click here to view week two’s blog post. This week, week three, Scrap N Grow will show you how to make hyacinths as pictured below. Ready? Let’s get started.

Paperie In Bloom: March 2013 Build A Bulb Garden, Week 3

Supplies Used:

Card Stock. Hyacinths come in many colors. I chose to blue, purple, and pink hyacinths.

A 6 sided star flower die cut or shape punch.  My flowers measurements are: 1.82 Height and 1.68 Width. I used Flower Shoppe Cricut cartridge to cut mine.  You will need 14 flowers shapes for each hyacinth.

The centers are from an artificial stem that I had in my stash. A great substitute would also be a mini sunburst shape in a contrasting color from your flower.

A coloring medium to add realism to your petals. Examples include: Distress Inks, watercolor pencils, Gelatos, paint, etc.  I used Shaded Lilac and Picked Raspberries Distress Inks for the deep purple and pink hyacinths and Forever Blue Perfect Pearls to enhance my blue hyacinth.

Molding and shaping tools. I prefer to use McGill’s Tool Kit and Molding Mat.

Floral wire and tape for the stems if you do not have access to artificial stems.

Alcohol inks if you are using artificial stems.  I used Purple Twilight and Raspberry.

Crop O Dile or other hole punch.

A container for your bulb garden.  I have a shallow spring basket that I am going to use for mine once all bulbs are created.  For now, I placed my hyacinth in a vintage glass bottle.

Assembly:

Die cut flowers  for the number of desired hyacinth stems.

Next, color the front and back side of each petal shape as desired.

Use a hole punch in the center of each flower.

Then mold each shape. I prefer to use McGill’s tool kit and molding mat. I used their 6mm ball stylus.

Paperie In Bloom: March 2013, Week 3 Close Up of Hyacinth Flower

If using artificial stems- color the artificial centers using Alcohol Ink.

Next, slide 6 sided flower shape over colored center. If using a mini sunburst center- then adhere the sunburst to the center of each flower.

Finally, attach 14 flowers to each central stem. If not using an artificial stem, cut several short lengths of green wire, approximately 1/4″  and secure to larger center stem wrapped with floral tape in a stacked fashion.

Finally, place hyacinths in desired decorative container, arrange and add any filler for accents.

Paperie In Bloom: March 2013 Week 3 Top View of Hyacinths

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Please feel free to leave me a comment or any questions you may have.  If you want to make sure you do not miss a future bloom, I invite you to subscribe on the left hand side bar to receive updates via email. Thank you again, I will be back next week with the completed spring bulb garden basket.  Wanna guess what the last bulb will be?

Michelle

Good evening everyone.  How was your week?  The weather was big news here in MN as we shoveled out from nearly a foot of snow on Tuesday. We are under yet another winter advisory tonight as a wintry mix is predicted overnight tonight before it switches over to heavy rain tomorrow. Only in MN can it snow one day and rain the next.  Don’t forget, this weekend is daylight savings time. Most states including Minnesota will spring ahead an hour Sunday morning at 2am CST.  Speaking of spring………..today’s featured tulips below definitely scream spring.

Paperie In Bloom: March 2013 Build A Bulb Garden Week 2

Today’s tulips are part 2 of this month’s Paperie In Bloom, Build A Bulb Garden.  If this is your first time visiting, Paperie In Bloom is a monthly blog feature here at Scrap N Grow. Each month, I select a new flower/bloom to showcase, and then throughout the month, I feature additional inspiring projects that highlight the chosen bloom of the month.  However, this month, I changed things up a bit. This month, Scrap N Grow is showing you how to build your very own spring bulb garden from paper.  In week one, we made crocuses. Click here to view week one’s blog post. This week, week two, Scrap N Grow will show you how to make a bunch of tulips as pictured above. Ready? Let’s get started.

Supplies Needed:

Card Stock. Tulips come in many colors except blue.  I used Bazzill Sunbeam and Lemonade for mine.

A petal die cut or shape punch.  My petal measurements are: 4.58 Height and 2.61 Width. I used Giant Flowers Cricut cartridge to cut mine.  You will need 6 petals for each tulip.

The center is a star flower shape that is approximately 1 5/8  inches. I cut mine from Creative Memories Traveler Cricut cartridge.  I used the starfish shape and used the hide feature on my Gypsy to only cut the outline. You will need just one shape for the center of each tulip. I used Bazzill black card stock for mine.

A coloring medium to add realism to your petals. Examples include: Distress Inks, watercolor pencils, Gelatos, paint, etc.  I used Distress Inks for mine. I used Mustard Seed to enhance my yellow tulips and Spiced Marmalade to enhance my orange tulips.

Molding and shaping tools. I prefer to use McGill’s Tool Kit and Molding Mat.

Floral wire and tape for the stems.

Adhesive.  I prefer to use Inkessentials Glossy Accents as it is durable and dries quickly.

A container for your bulb garden.  I have a shallow spring basket that I am going to use for mine once all bulbs are created.  For now, I placed my tulips in a leaf vase.

Assembly:

Die cut petals and star flower shapes for the number of desired tulips.

Next, color the front and back side of each petal shape as desired.

Then mold each shape.

Adhere 3 petals together in a triangular pattern.

Next, adhere the remaining 3 petals offset to the first three again in a triangular pattern.

Lastly, adhere the star flower shape to the inside center of each tulip and set aside to dry completely.

For the stem. Cut wire to desired length and wrap with green floral tape. I used 19 gauge stovepipe wire cut at about 12 inches long.

Once cut, I used a small jewelry pliers to bend the very tip 1/4″ at a right angle and adhered this to the base of each tulip.

Finally, place tulips in desired decorative container, arrange and add any filler for accents.  I added artificial grass to mine.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Please feel free to leave me a comment or any questions you may have.  If you want to make sure you do not miss a future bloom, I invite you to subscribe on the left hand side bar to receive updates via email. Thank you again, I will be back next week with another blooming bulb.  Wanna guess which one?

Michelle