Tag: Paper Flowers

Sweet Valentine Hanger Tutorial

Sweet Valentine Hanger Tutorial

I made a version of this Valentine hanging decoration a couple of years ago, but this is my new and improved version. I turned this in to Heartland Paper today, so if you live in or near Davis County, Utah, you can go see it 

Flower card

Flower card

I spent most of my time available one day making one of my etched-glass frames as a bridal-shower gift for a sweet girl who used to babysit my kids.  As the time drew near for me to leave, I realized I hadn’t made a card 

Sympathy Card for Baby

Sympathy Card for Baby

I attended the funeral for my cousin’s baby boy this morning, who died of SIDS a few days ago.  He was almost 4 months old.  This is the card I made for them.  The inside reads, Such a precious life could never be replaced, but 

Flower Card

Flower Card

Here’s another flower card.  Yup, it’s the Silhouette ruffle flower shape again.  This time I used a distressed polka-dot stamp from Glitz design on the blue paper, with Stampin’ Up! coordinating “Always Artichoke” ink and cardstock.  I’ve left off the sentiment for now because I 

Quick Tip:  Aligning Layered Flowers

Quick Tip: Aligning Layered Flowers

I can usually “eyeball” the center of a single flower, but when it comes to stacking layers of flowers together, my layers tend to drift off-center.  Here’s my solution: Take a piercing tool, needle, or stick pin and poke through the center of the top 

Tips and Tricks:  Inking Edges

Tips and Tricks: Inking Edges

This tip may be basic for some of you, but I’ve been asked about this so I’ll share it with you.  Maybe it will be an “ah-ha!” moment for some of you who are new to paper crafts. I’ve referred to “inking the edges” in 

Get Well Card in Pink/Brown

Get Well Card in Pink/Brown

This may be another familiar-looking card, but I made this version in pink and brown. I just love this ruffled flower (#11887) cut by the Silhouette. I used white fuzzy vinyl (again!) for the sentiment, and it looks great on the dark brown.  I could 

Quick Birthday Card

Quick Birthday Card

Here’s another project using the Silhouette machine. I used the 3D Ruffle Flower shape on polka dot paper for this card. Inked the edges, Stickled the brad, added rhinestones to small circle punches, and a rub-on in the corner. Quick but beautiful birthday card!