Blossom Paper Punch Flower Tutorial

I have had many requests for a tutorial on how to make the Blossom Paper Punch Flowers that were featured on my February 17th blog post and my February 15th blog post.   I think a few photos would be helpful in showing you how to create these beautiful flowers.

Here are all the pieces punched out.
Blossom Punch Flower:  Punch 3, each a different color.
...... Cut the 2 that will be shadows into 6 piece pieces.
...... Do not cut the 3rd Blossom Flower. I will refer to this as the main flower.
3/4" Paper Punch:  Punch 1, Very Vanilla (or color of your choice)
Modern Label Punch:  Punch 3 of the same color
Build a Blossom Paper Punch:  Punch 3 leaves of same color and style.

Put multi-purpose liquid glue no more than half up the pie shaped very vanilla piece.  Using liquid glue will allow movement for perfect placement of the petal shadow.   Do all 6 shadows.   I find it is easier if I work with the Main Flower facing me.

Photo of the back of the flower with all 6 very vanilla shadow pieces in place.

Repeat shadowing steps with the other pie shaped piece of paper.

The Modern Label Punch pieces (3) are glued and layered across the Main Flower Piece.  Very complimentary to the scalloped edges of the flower.

Now add in the 3/4" circle.   Using a paper piercing tool, pierce a center hole in the flower center circle.  Rotate the piercing tool a bit to enlarge the hole.  Now add in your brad.   If you would prefer a button could be added instead.  Choice is yours.  If you use a button, no paper piercing is needed.

Last step is to glue your petals to the back of the flower.   I placed them at every other petal.  You definitely could add more in if you like more greenery showing.

Flower is now ready to be place on your card or gift item.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Blossom Paper Punch, item #125603
Modern Label Paper Punch, item #119849
3/4" Circle Paper Punch, item #119873
Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper, item #126154 (Sale-A-Bration item)
Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack, item #127279
Very Vanilla Card Stock, item #101650
Poppy Parade Card Stock, item #119793
Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item #110755
Paper Piercing Tool, item #116631
Mat Pack (use with paper piercing tool), item #105826

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Wedding Card Using My Digital Studio

When I saw the bicycle built for two silhouette yesterday on the newest downloads for My Digital Studio, I knew I had to have it.  Then I immediately sat down and created this card in My Digital Studio.

I immediately thought of the song we sang as kids ... "Daisy Bell - A Bicycle Built for Two"
(if you click on the link ... there is music playing)
Daisy, Daisy,
Give me your answer do!
I'm half crazy,
All for the love of you!
It won't be a stylish marriage,
I can't afford a carriage
But you'll look sweet upon the seat
Of a bicycle made for two.

It's funny I thought that the song was just that.  It turns out that this is the chorus and there are actually three verses.  

Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio Products Used:
Item #129590, WEDDING WHEELS STAMP BRUSH
Item #129609, BLOSSOM BUILDERS EMBELLISHMENTS
 
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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Latest My Digital Studio Downloads

The latest My Digital Studio Downloads can be found HERE.

Love the bicycle built for two wedding download.  So cute.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Simple and Elegant Thank You Card

I needed a couple of Thank You cards today and realized that I had not used my new embossing folder yet.   So this is the card I made today.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Card Stock Colors & Sentiment of your choice
Edgelits Dies - Adorning Accents, item #125595
Textured Impressions Embossing Folders - Adorning Accents, item #125601

Tip:  When using Edgelits and Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, always cut first then emboss.  Otherwise you may flatten out the embossing when you run it thru the Big Shot the second time when you want to cut the edge.

This style card is very versatile and could be used for many occasions just by switching out the sentiment.  


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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Staycation

This weekend, my husband and I were finally able to get away for a few days for a short "staycation".  This is our first vacation in over 3 years that we actually got to get away for a few days.  Above are 3 of the photos we took at the resort.  And yes, it was warm enough for many people (not me) to go swimming.

We stayed at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort.   Would highly recommend it.   Just be advised that is HUGE and actually built into the cliffs so there was lots of walking, stairs, and climbing of hills to get from our suite to the other buildings.   There are numerous pools and jacuzzis too.  We had the feeling that we were out in the middle of nowhere, but in actuality we were just minutes away from the stores, mall, grocery etc.  

We had such a good time.  So glad we got away.  Hope you all enjoyed the weekend too.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)