Here is Jean's final hand-made flower to show us. Hasn't she done an amazing job al week? Thanks Jean! There were so many great ideas for our crafting projects :)
Deb♥
1. Measure a length of ribbon or lace about 10 - 12 inches. 2. Using a running stitch, sew along the top edge. 3. Pull tight and make a stitch sewing the ends together. 4. Add a button or other embellie to the center.
1. Cut a strip of paper approximately 12 in. by 2 in. One edge can be punched if desired. 2. Accordion fold going back and forth. 3. Adhere the ends together. 4. Push down in the middle forcing the outer edges down and out. 5. Glue and add button.
1. Cut 5 circles of different sizes. They do not have to be perfect.
2. Distress edges by sanding, tearing, inking.
3. Punch hole and secure with brad.
4. Crinkle and bend to add dimension.
1. Cut or punch 3 flower shapes in different sizes.
2. Mist until damp.
3. Using a brush handle roll flower edges so the largest is under and the next layer over.
4. Let dry and assemble.
1. Cut apart an old zipper. I just folded it in half and then half again.
2. Cut a cardstock circle for the backing.
3. Form a loop with the piece of zipper and attach to the circle either with tape gun or by sewing.
4. Make a base of loops.
5. Continue a second layer of loops filling in the holes.
6. Use a needle and thread and tack the center.
7. Add a button or other embellies.
Yesterday you heard that Jean is making flowers for our birthday party! Here she is with more!
Deb♥
1. Select a pattern paper with flowers.
2. Choose flower or flowers.
3. Cut out.
4. Cut between petals, ink and scrunch for dimension.
5. Cluster on layout.
This week the lovely Jean will be showing hand-made flowers as her contribution to this most awesome birthday! Celebrating our 4th is incredible!!! I hope you are enjoying yourself :)
Deb♥
Instructions from Jean:
1. Punch 8 scallop circle shapes
2. Mist or drag through water and put a brad in the center.
3. Begin to scrunch each layer up toward the brad.
4. Continue with all layers.
5. Arrange to your liking and let dry.