Update: I created this tutorial back in2009 when I was an Ambassador for the Quickutz Company. You can easily adapt this tutorial to any "maple leaf" type shape you have using a similar die or cut from a Cartridge or cutting file. -Melinda
Die Cut Poinsettia TutorialHave you ever needed a particular shaped die but didn't have it? Thinking of our dies in other ways allows us to open up many potential possibilities. I needed a Poinsettia shape and didn't have any dies. What to do?! How about making my own! So here's an idea to help you begin to look at your dies in a new way.
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Die Cut Poinsettia Tutorial
Flip Album Tutorial
Flip Album Instructions
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(1) 6 x 12 Piece of Cardstock (For Bottom Layer Outside Binding/Cover)
(3) 5 3/4 x 12 Pieces of Cardstock (For Insides)
(4) 5 ½ x 5 ½ Pieces of Cardstock (For Top Layer of Covers)
Adhesives, Patterned paper and any other embellishments
Score your 6x12 piece of paper at 2.75" and 3" length wise.
Turn your paper and score again at 2.75" and 3"
Fold on both score lines. See above photo.
Cut one piece of paper into 4 equal 5.5" x 5.5" pieces
See photo below.
Next build front and back covers by "sandwiching" the base in the first step between two pieces of the four 5.5" x 5.5" pieces you just cut. Do this for both the front and back covers. Lining them up with each other. There is only a .25" left at the top and bottom of the base.
See both photos below
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Next take your 3 pieces of 5.75" x 12" paper and score at 3" and 9". Fold each on their score lines.
See photo below.
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After folding them, glue them together end to end. See photo below.
Now take this piece and adhere it to the middle of the "cover/base" you created and set aside. Only adhere the center piece of the base with the center back of this piece. Once you have attached this piece to the base, you have effectively created your album.
Sorry, no specific photo of this. But hopefully you get the idea.
Now it's just up to you to embellish it the way you want.
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Carnation Flower Tutorial
Carnation Tutorial
Update: 50 States Cricut Cartridge Yellow Flower
The tutorial below is very similar to how you can make this flower above. The exception: I used glimmer mist to color the flower in the photo above. It started out as a plain white cardstock flower.
The tutorial below is very similar to how you can make this flower above. The exception: I used glimmer mist to color the flower in the photo above. It started out as a plain white cardstock flower.
Pearlized Carnation Tutorial
To make the pearlized Carnations
You will need:
You will need:
- MM Specialty Glaze-Pearl Paint or similar product
- Color Box Cat's Eye Chalk Ink in Rouge
- Also needed are scissors, sponge, paper piercer or something to punch small holes in the middle
- Brad or jewel to go in the center.
The Carnation petals were cut from the Cricut.
I used the 50 States Cartridge.
I did use the Design Studio to get the graduated sizes that I wanted. You can just cut them in graduated sizes if you don't have the design studio.
First you will paint each petal with the Making Memories Pearl Glaze. You don't have to paint all the way to the middle with the larger petals as once they are layered the middles won't show.
I used the 50 States Cartridge.
I did use the Design Studio to get the graduated sizes that I wanted. You can just cut them in graduated sizes if you don't have the design studio.
First you will paint each petal with the Making Memories Pearl Glaze. You don't have to paint all the way to the middle with the larger petals as once they are layered the middles won't show.
The glaze dries relatively quick so once that is done, you will go back over each of the petals and brush the Chalk Ink on the ends. The Pearl paint will cause the color of the ink to be a more muted tone.
The shimmer of the pearl paint will show through the inking very nicely.
The below photo shows you how the ink color is much more intense without the pearl paint.
After inking all petals, you will simply go back and cut slits down the petals. You will only have to cut just over two thirds of the way down. Do not cut all the way to the middle or your petals will fall off.
Once you have done this with each layer. Stack one on top of the other and poke a hole through the center of each petal. Once you have done that. put a brad through all the holes and layers.
Once the brad is through all layers, the prongs will stick out the back.
Before you bend the prongs flat turn your flower over and use the prongs to hold your flower. While gently turning your flower begin to "puff up the petals" by gently squeezing them towards the center. Play with it to give each individual one a varied "pinch or squeeze" so that it will look a bit more realistic. Once you are satisfied with the petals appearance, pull your brad prongs apart and flat against the bottom petal. Adhere to your page or card and voila!
Before you bend the prongs flat turn your flower over and use the prongs to hold your flower. While gently turning your flower begin to "puff up the petals" by gently squeezing them towards the center. Play with it to give each individual one a varied "pinch or squeeze" so that it will look a bit more realistic. Once you are satisfied with the petals appearance, pull your brad prongs apart and flat against the bottom petal. Adhere to your page or card and voila!
Hope you enjoyed this tutorial, now go and grow your garden and make some flowers.
Blessings,
-Melin
Grunge Scallop Flowers
"Grunge" Scallop Flower Tutorial
These are the flowers I made on this layout and card.
Here is a close up shot of one of the flowers.
Okay, let's get started!
You will need the following:
Fall Breeze Glimmer Mist or whatever color you want your flowers to be.
Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink
Either a Copper looking brad or a gold one that can be colored with your Copics.
Cream or off white cardstock or whatever color you want the base of your flower to be.
For the flower petals You could use any of the following:
Scalloped Circle punches in varying sizes.
You can use your Cricut. You can find any scalloped shape circle and cut it in varying sizes. I found one that works great on the Forever Young Cartridge :-)
Or if you have a digital cutter you can create your own VERY easily.
These are the flowers I made on this layout and card.
Here is a close up shot of one of the flowers.
Okay, let's get started!
You will need the following:
Fall Breeze Glimmer Mist or whatever color you want your flowers to be.
Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink
Either a Copper looking brad or a gold one that can be colored with your Copics.
Cream or off white cardstock or whatever color you want the base of your flower to be.
For the flower petals You could use any of the following:
Scalloped Circle punches in varying sizes.
You can use your Cricut. You can find any scalloped shape circle and cut it in varying sizes. I found one that works great on the Forever Young Cartridge :-)
Or if you have a digital cutter you can create your own VERY easily.
Step #1
Make sure you are working on a flat surface.
Spritz your craft mat with Glimmer Mist. I used Fall Breeze for my flower. You want to just spritz it all over randomly. Don't spritz too much. You can always add, but you can't take away. Spritz approximately the area of the amount of paper you want to "color"
Step #2
Lay your paper face down directly onto the spritzed area. Just press down gently, DO NOT rub it back and forth. Just push down gently wherever you lay it. You can always pick up your paper and see any areas that are not colored and then lay it back down on an area with the mist to pick it up.
This is what your paper could look like when this step is completed.
Step #3
BE PATIENT AND LET YOUR PAPER DRY!
It really doesn't take that long to dry. It will of course vary depending on the amount of mist you used and the type of paper you used. Some paper absorbs the mist quicker than others. You want your paper to be completely dry. Especially if you are going to be using an electronic cutting device. Cutting scallops with "mushy" or "dewey" paper on your cutter doesn't go so well. (That was the voice of experience...lol)
Step #4
Cut your flowers out. Make sure and cut them out in three graduated sizes.
The sizes you use will determine the finished width of your flower.
Step #5-Ink Edges
Ink the edges of each petal with your chalk ink. I used Chestnut Roan for these flowers.
Okay, this is NOT a picture of these particular ones being inked. Sorry forgot to take a picture of that step. But I had this photo from a different tutorial. So I thought I would add it here. It is that same process. Hope that doesn't confuse anyone.
Step #6-Cut Slits
Next, cut slits all the way around the petal. DO NOT go all the way to the center or you will end up cutting your flower in half or thirds. Cut every other scallop. If you use a punch you may have an odd number and will have one that has three scallops, just go ahead and cut that down to two and one. (Again, this is a photo from a different tut, but I think you get the idea).
Step #7-Stack your layers
Get three of your petals in the three different sizes and stack them. Poke a hole in the middle and insert your brad. Don't open and flatten your brad legs yet. You can use the legs of your brad to help you hold your flower in the next step
Step #8
Curl your petals. After cutting the slits you will see that your petals will have more "movement" Just use anything with a thinner barrel. For example: The barrel of a pen, or a quickstick or a bamboo skewer. Anything that has a round, smooth barrel. Lift your petals at varying heights as well. This will give your flowers a more natural and realistic feel.
Step #9
Color your brad with your Copics. Actually, I would do this step before #7. That way you don't run the risk of hitting your petal with your marker...UNLESS you were one of those kids who were really good at the game OPERATION.....can you hear the BUZZ?..ROFL!
Again, that is the voice or BUZZ of experience talking :-)
Lastly, just flatten the legs to your brad add some adhesive to the back and attach to your project! Super easy and some Fabulous results....
One last look at the projects I used these on.
Now Go and grow your paper garden and
Make Some Flowers!
Blessings, Melin
Make sure you are working on a flat surface.
Spritz your craft mat with Glimmer Mist. I used Fall Breeze for my flower. You want to just spritz it all over randomly. Don't spritz too much. You can always add, but you can't take away. Spritz approximately the area of the amount of paper you want to "color"
Step #2
Lay your paper face down directly onto the spritzed area. Just press down gently, DO NOT rub it back and forth. Just push down gently wherever you lay it. You can always pick up your paper and see any areas that are not colored and then lay it back down on an area with the mist to pick it up.
This is what your paper could look like when this step is completed.
Step #3
BE PATIENT AND LET YOUR PAPER DRY!
It really doesn't take that long to dry. It will of course vary depending on the amount of mist you used and the type of paper you used. Some paper absorbs the mist quicker than others. You want your paper to be completely dry. Especially if you are going to be using an electronic cutting device. Cutting scallops with "mushy" or "dewey" paper on your cutter doesn't go so well. (That was the voice of experience...lol)
Step #4
Cut your flowers out. Make sure and cut them out in three graduated sizes.
The sizes you use will determine the finished width of your flower.
Step #5-Ink Edges
Ink the edges of each petal with your chalk ink. I used Chestnut Roan for these flowers.
Okay, this is NOT a picture of these particular ones being inked. Sorry forgot to take a picture of that step. But I had this photo from a different tutorial. So I thought I would add it here. It is that same process. Hope that doesn't confuse anyone.
Step #6-Cut Slits
Next, cut slits all the way around the petal. DO NOT go all the way to the center or you will end up cutting your flower in half or thirds. Cut every other scallop. If you use a punch you may have an odd number and will have one that has three scallops, just go ahead and cut that down to two and one. (Again, this is a photo from a different tut, but I think you get the idea).
Step #7-Stack your layers
Get three of your petals in the three different sizes and stack them. Poke a hole in the middle and insert your brad. Don't open and flatten your brad legs yet. You can use the legs of your brad to help you hold your flower in the next step
Step #8
Curl your petals. After cutting the slits you will see that your petals will have more "movement" Just use anything with a thinner barrel. For example: The barrel of a pen, or a quickstick or a bamboo skewer. Anything that has a round, smooth barrel. Lift your petals at varying heights as well. This will give your flowers a more natural and realistic feel.
Step #9
Color your brad with your Copics. Actually, I would do this step before #7. That way you don't run the risk of hitting your petal with your marker...UNLESS you were one of those kids who were really good at the game OPERATION.....can you hear the BUZZ?..ROFL!
Again, that is the voice or BUZZ of experience talking :-)
Lastly, just flatten the legs to your brad add some adhesive to the back and attach to your project! Super easy and some Fabulous results....
One last look at the projects I used these on.
Now Go and grow your paper garden and
Make Some Flowers!
Blessings, Melin
Scrunchy Flower Tutorial
"Scrunchy" Paper Flower Tutorial
These are the cute little flowers I made on this card.
Here is a close up shot of the flowers.
Okay, let's get started!
You will need the following:
Lavender Lace Liquid Pearls
Warm Violet Cat's Eye Chalk Ink
White cardstock.
I created the digital file of this flower.
You can also create you own by using a similar type punch or die.
These are the cute little flowers I made on this card.
Here is a close up shot of the flowers.
Okay, let's get started!
You will need the following:
Lavender Lace Liquid Pearls
Warm Violet Cat's Eye Chalk Ink
White cardstock.
I created the digital file of this flower.
You can also create you own by using a similar type punch or die.
Step #1
Cut your flowers out. Make sure and cut them out in three graduated sizes. For this card, I made them very small. I put the three petals next to the ruler to give you an idea of size. Of course you can make them much larger if you have the digital file.
Step #2
Ink the edges of each petal with your chalk ink. I used Warm Violet for these flowers.
Step #3
Next, cut slits all the way around the petal. DO NOT go all the way to the center or you will end up cutting your flower in half or thirds. You should get approximately seven petals.
Step #4
Here is a photo of the three of them inked and cut.
Step #5
Now adhere the three petal together and make sure to stagger the slits. This will give your flower a more realistic look. I use a glue dot in the center of each layer. They hold really well and still allow you to "work" with your petals.
Step #6
Now let the scrunching begin!
Taking the top layer, gently lift the petals up and bring them together. As they come together, they will naturally want to layer themselves the closer together the more the "scrunched" effect will be. This is what the flower looks like after scrunching just the top layer. It kind of reminds me of a teacup and saucer in a way :-)
Step #7
Repeat the same process with the second layer. This is now what it will look like.
Step #8
Now take the last layer and "scrunch it up". Again, the tighter the "scrunch" the more realistic the flower will ultimately appear.
Cut your flowers out. Make sure and cut them out in three graduated sizes. For this card, I made them very small. I put the three petals next to the ruler to give you an idea of size. Of course you can make them much larger if you have the digital file.
Step #2
Ink the edges of each petal with your chalk ink. I used Warm Violet for these flowers.
Step #3
Next, cut slits all the way around the petal. DO NOT go all the way to the center or you will end up cutting your flower in half or thirds. You should get approximately seven petals.
Step #4
Here is a photo of the three of them inked and cut.
Step #5
Now adhere the three petal together and make sure to stagger the slits. This will give your flower a more realistic look. I use a glue dot in the center of each layer. They hold really well and still allow you to "work" with your petals.
Step #6
Now let the scrunching begin!
Taking the top layer, gently lift the petals up and bring them together. As they come together, they will naturally want to layer themselves the closer together the more the "scrunched" effect will be. This is what the flower looks like after scrunching just the top layer. It kind of reminds me of a teacup and saucer in a way :-)
Step #7
Repeat the same process with the second layer. This is now what it will look like.
Step #8
Now take the last layer and "scrunch it up". Again, the tighter the "scrunch" the more realistic the flower will ultimately appear.
Step #9
After "scrunching" all the layers, gently pull apart and leave the individual petals at varying heights. This will help your flower look more real.
Step #10
Finally, add jewels, Stickles or in my case, Lavender Pearl drops to give them a center!
Now Go Make Some Flowers and have FUN!
Check out my other FLOWER TUTORIALS HERE
After "scrunching" all the layers, gently pull apart and leave the individual petals at varying heights. This will help your flower look more real.
Step #10
Finally, add jewels, Stickles or in my case, Lavender Pearl drops to give them a center!
Check out my other FLOWER TUTORIALS HERE
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