CraftyMelinda.com: January 2010

Vintage Hanging Box

Hello crafty friends,

Here is a vintage hanging box I created using the Cricut Artiste Cartridge and some stamp sets.

I cut the box at 11” using some paper from the Nana’s Nursery Girl DCWV Stack.

In this close up shot you can see that I stamped some cream paper using the lace border stamp from the Sweet Memories Stamp Set. I used the Slate Ink Pad and then trimmed it out. I adhered it to the top edge of the box. I also used the Scalloped flourish stamp from the Beautiful Friendship Stamp Set. Again, using the Slate Ink Pad and then trimmed it out.

Here is a side view. The box automatically cuts out the holes for the ribbon. You can also see that I trimmed the edges after adhering the strip of stamped lace. The box is on an angle so I had to trim the lace on a bit of an angle so it would lay flush at the corners. I then used some flat back pearls for some accents as well as in the center of the flower.

Here is a close up of the stamped medallion I hung it below. I used a frame from the Sweet Memories Set again, using the Slate Ink pad. I did it twice so it would be double faced when hanging. I purposely left the center blank as I haven’t decided what to do with it. I then used the light pink ribbon and hung it below. I also used a pearl bead as an extra soft touch.

In this shot you can see that I stamped the cream panel with the rose stamp from the Sweet Memories Stamp Set. I did the second generation technique using the Blush Ink pad. It is not a great picture, but it is a nice soft pattern.

Cut out the same flower accents in 4 sizes.

11. 10, 9, 8

I then used a sponge to ink their edges with Blush ink.

I started by layering the three largest layers. I used a thin barreled dowel to “curl” the three layers.

I then took the next layers and cut “slits” in them so that the petals were more flexible.

I then used the dowels to “curl” the petals “the other way” This would allow me to really curl the petals up.

Here is another shot to show you how easily you can “curl” the petals up.

Here is the curled up center (one layer) next to the base.

Here is a view of the flower. If you enjoy this and the other projects, please consider purchasing your Artiste Bundle through me. You can get it now through my link HERE.

Here is a list of the CTMH Supplies I used for this project.

Artiste Cartridge Bundle

Sweet Memories Stamp Set

Beautiful Friendship Stamp Set

Blush Ink Pad

Slate Ink Pad

DCWV Nana's Nursery Girl Stack

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

Melin

Lollipop or Rolled Flower Tutorial

UPDATE:

The tutorial below is the same technique I used for creating these flowers pictured above. The exception: I used the 50 States Cricut Cartridge to cut the shape out. I then cut an opening so that the cut would "open up". See photo below. Everything else is the same.

To start, you will cut out the flowers in the desired paper.
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Next I Inked the edges of BOTH sides. I wasn't too careful about how I inked as I wanted the flowers to have a "shabby" appearance.

After inking the edges, I spritzed some Glimmer Mist onto my mat and used a sponge to brush it onto the rose.
100% coverage. If you don't have Glimmer Mist, you can always use plain water.

Here is a shot of brushing the Glimmer Mist On.

Now you will begin to roll the rose. With the paper moist, but not too wet, it will be very easy to bend the paper without tearing it. You can use anything you have that has a round, smooth barrel. I used the barrel of my chalk applicator.
Just begin to wrap it around your object. The smaller the object, the tighter the roll.

Here is a shot of the paper rolled around just once.

Here is a shot of it rolled a few times.
I just tried to keep the "roll or wrap" as parallel and or straight with the rest of the roll.

Here I am at the end. The middle will ultimately be your bottom.

Now I just attached a glue dot to the bottom and will "sit" the rest of the rose on that.

Here is the finished rose. This shot was actually taken BEFORE I glued it down.
When you do this with "moist" paper, it will keep its "roll" or shape real well.

Here are a few variations. Some were the same, I just rolled them "tighter" the little one was the file sized down and the darker pink ones are from a patterned paper that had a white core.

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Rolled Rose Tutorial-Video

Good morning Crafty friends,

Here is my Trendy Tuesday project for Quick Quotes. This is the treat box and some cute little folded roses I made.

For instructions on how to make the flap box: CLICK HERE

To see how I made the roses, check out my video.

PLEASE NOTE:

This is my first own attempt at producing a video on my own...so please have mercy on me :) It is pretty choppy AND I had to edit out chunks because I kept going off screen...rofl!!! But I think you will get the idea! I have another video up there that my niece helped me with and I use ribbon to do the same thing so you can check that out too :)