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Good morning everyone and Happy Mother’s Day to all moms. My mom is in heaven, but I know she still watches over me.  Below is one of our favorite pictures that was taken months before her passing.

2006: My Mom and I in Las Vegas being goofy

Picture was taken on a trip we took to Las Vegas. We had a blast hanging out as best friends.  My mom and I have always been close and had a very special relationship, for every 7 years, my birthday falls on Mother’s Day, including the year I was born. Since her passing, this day has always been difficult and quite emotional for me as I still miss her so much.

On a lighter note, I also have a Paperie In Bloom card to share today as well.

Paperie In Bloom: May 2013 Lilacs Note Card

For those of you who are visiting for the first time……Welcome.  Paperie In Bloom is a monthly blog feature here at Scrap N Grow. Each month, I select and feature a new bloom with an accompanying tutorial.

Paperie In Bloom: May 2013 Lilacs

Click here to view this month’s tutorial. Then throughout the month, I feature additional projects that highlight the bloom of the month. Today’s card showcases a bunch of lilacs in full bloom. The focal image is a retired PSX stamp. I stamped the lilacs with Versamark and embossed image with Ranger’s Superfine Detail Black embossing powder. Once cool, I colored the image with various colors of Faber Castell Polychromos colored pencils.

Next, I embossed a 5X5 lilac metal sheet from Add A Little Dazzle using Provocraft’s Wicker Weave embossing folder. Afterwards, I used a Ten Seconds Studio burnishing block to highlight the embossed areas. Lastly, I adhered the card’s layers and placed an Idealolgy Long Fastener accent in each of the four corners for an added detail.

This was a very simple and fun card to make. Thank you so much for stopping by.  The forecast  finally looks promising for this week that I am hopeful that I will be able to prepare my garden beds for planting next week. 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 evening everyone.  I sure hope your week is going better than mine.  The weather has dampened my positive and spring spirit a bit. We are under yet another winter storm warning thru Friday.  Really? I do not understand why Mother Nature is being so cruel. Because I can not alter the weather, I need to create my own spring. This weekend while my fiance rebuilt my computer, I started a handful of upcoming spring themed projects.  Today’s card was one of my spring ideas. Enjoy!

Paperie In Bloom: April 2013 Magnolia Note Card

This card’s beautiful magnolia image is a PSX stamp.  I stamped the image with Versamark ink and embossed with Ranger’s Superfine Detail Black embossing powder onto Canson Illustration Paper. I love how heavyweight this paper is.  I colored the image with various Distress Paints from Ranger. I applied the Distress paint with a water brush also from Ranger. Distress paint colors used: Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry, Seedless Preserves, Mustard Seed, Walnut Stain, Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint, and Forest Moss.

After image was colored and dried, I used an ink blending tool and lightly applied Antique Linen Distress Ink around the perimeter of the image. I added some Ideology Long Fasteners to each corner. Lastly, I layered the magnolia image onto embossed metal ( Acanthus Anna Griffin Cuttlebug embossing folder) and Kraft card stock.

Hopefully spring is really around the corner. I am really anxious for my Magnolia trees to bloom this year as they did not bloom last year due to a late season frost.  Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a great rest of the week….I unfortunately need to go find my snow shovel once again.:)

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 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 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

Good evening everyone.  Today is March 1st and that means a new Paperie In Bloom flower.  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 am going to change  things up a bit.

Later this month, March 20th to be exact, is the official first day of Spring. For me, spring is a season of rebirth and renewal, and as a northern gardener, bulbs including: Crocus, Tulips, Daffodils, etc. are typically the first blooms to emerge.  I love spring, for I love listening to the birds sing their songs, the smell of fresh air coupled with warmer temperatures, as well as the excitement and anticipation of the upcoming growing season.

So in anticipation of spring, I thought it would be fun to forego a flower this month, and instead create an everlasting spring bulb garden. So each week for the next four weeks, I will help you build a spring bulb garden of your own. This week, week one, Scrap N Grow will show you how to make Crocuses.

Paperie In Bloom: March 2013 Build a Bulb Garden. Week One, Crocus

Paperie In Bloom: March 2013. Build a Bulb Garden  Week One, Crocus Top View

Supplies Used:

Card Stock. Crocuses come in many colors including: white, purple, and yellow. I used 2 shades of purple card stock and 2 shades of yellow card stock for mine.

A tear drop die cut or shape punch.  My tear drop measurements are: 2.38 Height and 1.19 Width. I used A Child’s Year Cricut cartridge to cut mine.  You will need 6 tear drops for each crocus.

The center is a snowflake that is approximately 3×3 inches. I cut mine from Don Juan Cricut cartridge. You will need just one shape for the center of each crocus.

A coloring medium to add realism to your petals. Examples include: Distress Inks, watercolor pencils, Gelatos, paint, etc.  I used Distress Inks for mine.

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 Crocuses in an oval shaped moss bowl.

Assembly:

Die cut tear drop and snowflake shapes.

Next, color the front and back side of each 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 and set aside to dry completely.

In the meanwhile, take a scissors and carefully fringe each side of the snowflake die cut. You do not have to be precise.

Next apply a small amount of adhesive about half way down the interior side of each snowflake, then adhere them together as a bunch. Once dry, adhere to center of Crocus petals and then refluff the fringe.  See my close up below.

Purple Crocus Close Up of Center Fringe

Lastly, 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.

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 crocus.  For a few of mine, I used left over artificial stems.  If you choose to do this, I would recommend to punch a hole in the center of each crocus, place a drop of adhesive on the end and then insert the stem through the hole. Lastly, adhere the central snowflake to the stem portion inside the crocus bloom.

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

Good afternoon.  It sure has been awhile since I last posted, I apologize.  Our ongoing construction Sheetrock project was time consuming.  I am in the process of ridding of the dust as much as possible that resulted from the installation of the Sheetrock. This morning, I spent the day running errands so that my fiance and I can paint the ceilings this weekend.

But before I begin prep work, I wanted to post this month’s Paperie In Bloom flower, the rose. Paperie In Bloom is a monthly blog feature here at Scrap N Grow.  Each month, I select and feature a 3D bloom made from paper. Then throughout the remainder of the month, I showcase additional projects inspired from the month’s selected bloom.  This month, I chose the universal flower that represents love, the rose.

Paperie In Bloom: February 2013 A Single Red Rose

I used Provocraft’s Giant Flowers Cricut cartridge to die cut the flower’s petals.  I die cut all my petals at 5 inches.  I used 3 monochromatic shades of Bazzill red card stock. Afterwards, I applied Aged Mahogany Distress ink to both sides of each petal.  I then used a McGill Molding Mat and their 8mm ball stylus to mold each petal.  Next, I completed each petal assembly as indicated in the Cricut handbook using Inkessentials Glossy Accents.

Once all petals were completed, I began final assembly.  I rolled the smallest center pieces as tight as I could to form the innermost bud portion of the bloom.  I repeated this step a total of 3 times. I placed each subsequent piece slightly offset to the previous one.  I then did the same thing with the next center most die cut, again I did this a total of 3 times, except I did let the paper relax a bit more.  Next, I adhered the smallest single petals. I adhered a total of 12 petals.  I repeated the former step once again, but with the middle sized single petals.  I adhered a total of 12 petals.  Lastly, I repeated the same step one last time with the largest single petals, but only used 11 of these.  Afterwards, I spent a fair amount of time shaping each layer once the adhesive was completely dry.

I only shared a single rose with you today, but I a few more yet to complete final assembly on. I plan on completing a dozen long stemmed roses which I will share with you on Valentine’s Day.  In the meantime, I  have several Valentine’s Day cards and gift ideas to share with you, so stay tuned.  Thank you for taking time to stop by. I hope that you will stop back again soon or subscribe to ensure you do not miss a project post.  Have a great weekend everyone…off to paint.

Michelle

Good morning blog friends. How are you?  The weather remains bone chilling here in Minnesota. Temperatures dropped below zero Sunday and have yet to rebound. Low temperatures combined with sustained winds has created dangerous windchill’s. Today’s featured tag includes warm thoughts of Spring which I truly believe really is just around the corner.  The tag’s feature dragonfly image is from Stampers Anonymous Classics #1 stamp set.

Dragonfly Journey Tag

Tag Features:

Background of manila tag was first lightly inked with Vintage Photo Distress Ink by Ranger.

Background of tag was then stamped with Ranger Collage Glue Stick and heat set afterwards till no longer tacky.  Stamp used is Stampers Anonymous Wallpaper & Wood by Tim Holtz.

Next, I lightly applied Walnut Stain Distress Ink by Ranger to further enhance the wood grain background.

I then used Versamark Embossing ink and Ranger’s Black Superfine Detail Embossing Powder to stamp background sentiments from Stampers Anonymous Just Thoughts stamp set by Tim Holtz.

Next, I used Versamark Embossing ink and Ranger’s Black Superfine Detail Embossing Powder to stamp the dragonfly from Stampers Anonymous Classics #1 stamp set by Tim Holtz onto a scrap of Kraft card stock.

I then applied various Distress Inks by Ranger for Tim Holtz: Peeled Paint, Salty Ocean, Vintage Photo, and Walnut Stain.

Next, I used a Tonic Distresser tool to distress the edges of both the tag and the dragonfly. I enhanced the distressed edges with Peeled Paint Distress Ink by Ranger.

Final Assembly:

Applied dragonfly image to tag using pop dots.

Attached Ideaology findings for interest: philosophy tag, mini pin, paper clip, file tab, and plaquette. Plaquette was colored with Adirondack Alcohol Inks: Lettuce, Ginger, and Sailboat Blue.

Lastly, used a length of Stampin’ Up seam binding ribbon colored with Faded Jeans and Peeled Paint Distress Stains by Ranger. Attached to tag along with a length of coarse jute string.

Hope you enjoyed today’s tag.  Thank you for stopping by. Please stop back again as I have a special blog feature in store for February (the reason why I have been a bit quiet here in posting).  Have a great day and please feel free to leave me a comment about your thoughts on today’s featured tag.

Michelle