Supplies: 2 inch scalloped (or circle) punch. *this is the only size I have tried, I am sure any size will do.
tissue paper
patterned paper
Step 1: punch two circles out of patterned paper and 6 tissue paper circles. Note: when cutting tissue paper you can stack several sheets, I usually do 3 or 4. When punching, back the tissue paper with scrap paper or copy paper, something a little heavier than tissue paper, it will punch easier.
Step 2: stack punched paper in this order: patterned paper, 3 tissue papers, patterned paper, 3 tissue papers...it doesn't need to be perfect.
Use more or less paper if you want...this number works for me.
I like using patterned paper because it makes the flower sturdy and it coordinates with my project.
Poke a hole with an exacto knife and place a brad in the middle.
Step 3: start scrunching the paper, starting with the top layer. Keep doing that until all the papers are "scrunched" -- see next 3 photos.
Step 4: open up all the layers and this is your competed flower. Every flower will be different. Try varying paper positions, use more or less, big brad, small brad.
Additional step: spray your flower with Shimmerz. For this one I used Sea Foam Shimmerz Spritz and Island Salsa Shimmerz Blingz (painted on). Lift layers when spraying/painting, and spray from all sides.
If you don't have Shimmerz you can order some here, or use any other spray/paint that you have.
Use a heat tool to dry/set the flower. I love this step because it stiffens up the flower and it keeps it's shape.
***Finished card will be posted on Tuesday.
My other tissue flowers: here, here, here, and here, here.
Tell me what you think. Love it, hate it, too many steps, questions???? I will randomly pick a winner to win these stamps and a cute owl note pad.... and I will add some of my finished tissue flowers.
If you make one post a link here so we can see it!
***Starting tomorrow Studio Calico & Caardvarks Sketch Fest. This will be a week long event featuring seven/24-hour Caard Sketch Challenges. We'll be premiering an exclusive sketch daily, created by our very own Heidi Van Laar.
