Have managed to craft myself into a corner (literally) surrounded by crumpled, distressed, stained and foxed paper - and heaps of paper flowers!
I have made a few of each of six different distressed paper flowers - but I am only going to share one with you for now:
Cut five of the same shape flower (longish petals work best for this bloom). Layer the five shapes on top of one another with the petals lined up. Put a staple through the middle of the five layers to secure the bloom. Now take a knitting needle (or something similar - I have used one of my pewter tools) - start at the tip of the petal and roll it around the needle towards the middle of the flower. Repeat this with each petal on each layer. Glue a button over the staple.
As simple as that - and you can make it in a jiffy!
I have been looking for a basket or container of sorts to store some of my pens in (they need to be stored horizontally). I was not about to drive to the packaging warehouse about 45kms away (a smorgasbord of all things plasticky and storagey) - seemed a waste of time and petrol for just one thing! Went down to the local mall - little shop called the Crazy Store - they have everything from balloons to baskets, pegs to paper, etc. Did not find what I was looking for but I did spot some "Easter" looking foam and foil stickers for a couple of Rands - which I was absolutely compelled to buy!
And they work perfectly with my flowers! Used the four lager stickers to make 12cm x 12cm cards. Will use the two smaller ones to make gift tags (possibly).
Well that's enough crafting for me for one day. Off to make a cuppa for hubby and myself (which I am going to enjoy with a lovely biscuit or two .... maybe even three)!
I have made a few of each of six different distressed paper flowers - but I am only going to share one with you for now:
Cut five of the same shape flower (longish petals work best for this bloom). Layer the five shapes on top of one another with the petals lined up. Put a staple through the middle of the five layers to secure the bloom. Now take a knitting needle (or something similar - I have used one of my pewter tools) - start at the tip of the petal and roll it around the needle towards the middle of the flower. Repeat this with each petal on each layer. Glue a button over the staple.
As simple as that - and you can make it in a jiffy!
I have been looking for a basket or container of sorts to store some of my pens in (they need to be stored horizontally). I was not about to drive to the packaging warehouse about 45kms away (a smorgasbord of all things plasticky and storagey) - seemed a waste of time and petrol for just one thing! Went down to the local mall - little shop called the Crazy Store - they have everything from balloons to baskets, pegs to paper, etc. Did not find what I was looking for but I did spot some "Easter" looking foam and foil stickers for a couple of Rands - which I was absolutely compelled to buy!
And they work perfectly with my flowers! Used the four lager stickers to make 12cm x 12cm cards. Will use the two smaller ones to make gift tags (possibly).
Well that's enough crafting for me for one day. Off to make a cuppa for hubby and myself (which I am going to enjoy with a lovely biscuit or two .... maybe even three)!
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