Flowers, Flowers, Flowers

I love flowers!  They brighten your room and smell so nice.  Each time you give flowers to someone you can convey a different message such as  . . . Get well soon, I love you, Congratulations, I’m sorry and so many more.  Fresh flowers are great and . . .

Did you know you can make flowers out of paper, too?  In last year’s Stampin’ Up! convention, there were tons of flowers made out of cardstock and Designer Series Paper in various exhibits.  It was so creative and beautifully done.  In an earlier post I made a version of gerbera daisies with the retired daisy Big Shot die.  You can see it here.

Stampin’ Up! has many punches that you can use to make flowers.  The Scallop Circles, the Blossom Punch, the Blossom Petals Builder Punch,  Fancy Flower.  Not only can you make flowers with punches but you can also make some from Big Shot dies.  Here’s a card with flowers I made from the 1-3/4″ scallop circle and the Blossom Punch.

For this card, I used the Faux Mother of Pearl technique and added the flowers.   I think it’s a great wedding card . . . simply change the sentiment or give it to that special someone.  What do you think?  Leave me a comment.

How would you like to make your own flowers?  Here’s the link for the Paper Flowers Tutorial which you can download.

Stamping Supplies

• Stamps:  Elements of Style 118611 wood-mount, 120045 clear-mount; Friendly Words 126149 wood-mount, 126151 clear mount
• Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple 126842, Glossy White 102599, Whisper White 100730
• Ink:  Stazon Jet Black 101406
• Accessories:  Frost White Shimmer Paint 116854,  5/8″ Whisper White Organza Ribbon 114319, Basic Pearls 119247, Brights Brads 119740, Antique Brads 117273 , Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430, Extra Large Oval Punch 119859, Blossom Punch 125603, 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle 119854, Big Shot 113439; Designer Frames Embossing Folder 123130