Tissue Paper Flowers

I have seen so many people making their own flowers. I tried a few here and there but they were ok. But now that I have my Cuttlebug, I tried some with tissue paper and I finally hit the jackpot. I love the way they turned out. They look like Carnation flowers.  Here is how I did it.


1. I used Nestabilities dies Big Scalloped Circles SM

2. Then I cut the tissue paper in multiple layers and sizes.

3. Added a brad to hold the two sizes of layers together.

4. Then fold up the layers upward and smush together.

5. Finally, pull the layers back layer by layer and shape.

Plus you can color them with mists and even paint. That was the fun part! So here are some of them.

Here is one I made with newspaper and blue watercolor paint.

Well, I hope this inspired you to try it. Have fun!

Stay True To God Goodies

Remember a short while ago I won a $25.00 online store credit to Stay True To God? Well here is all the cool stuff I ordered. I love everything but the Webster's Pages die cuts and vellums were a nice surprise. There was so many beautiful papers to play with. Also, I love the flowers! In person they looked even better. Thanks Tracy! Go check 'em out!

DT Call at Scrapping the Moments

There is a design team call over at The Moments. I am on the team there and wanted to past this info along.  If you are interested after you read this let Pat know.

"I am looking for 3 people to add to our DT starting in April.  The call is open from March 11 to March 25. This will be for a 6 month term starting in April until October 2011. There is no compensation at this time. I am looking for someone to do a Heritage challenge, Journaling challenge, & a Scrap that tune /quote challenge.
You would have to be a member of the boards, you would be expected to have a sample for your challenge once a month. You would need to be active on the boards & in the gallery this is a very important part of DT duties.
Please send me a link to a blog or gallery where I can see you work, or send me 3 of your best pages. You can send  your work to pat@scrappingthemoments.com

Please stop by & check us out at http://www.scrappingthemoments.com
We are a small, but growing warm,friendly community very much involved in scrapbooking."

I Am A Winner!

Happy Friday! I was so excited to learn I won a $25 gift card to this online store called Stay True To God.  Tracy of STTG sent me an email telling me that three winners were selected I was one of them.  That day had been a tough day for me and to get an email like that just lifted my spirits so much.  I have entered different giveaways occassioanlly but I didn't even remember entering this one!  So I was really surprised. I felt like God arranged that surprise for me to brighten up my day.

She does a monthly giveaway. If you go to her website you can see more about it.

So, I had a ball shopping and trying to figure out what to get. She has got some nice stuff and some new things just came in, too.  So, I placed my order this week and already my goodies are in the mail. Can't wait to see this fun package.

Well, that is all for now but when you have time, go check out http://www.staytruetogod.com/.  What a name!

My First Design Team Card

Here is my first design team card for Scrapping the Moments card challenge. I am in-charge of creating a challenge and card once a month. The theme for this first challenge is FLOWER POWER in celebrating of Spring.  The folks over there really like this theme and are excited to participate.

Join us over at SCRAPPING THE MOMENTS if you want to be apart of the fun. We will be sharing our cards with each other. Look under CHALLENGES and you will see CARD CHALLENGE. That is where I will be.

Used Bazzill cs, Webster' Pages vellum pp, Prima flowers/leaves, Recollection pearls, green letters by Scenic Route, Martha Stewart punch, brown ink for distressing and red paper on the inside.

Have a great day!