I haven’t done a square card in a while, so that was the inspiration du jour. So in keeping with the romantic, shabby look, I pulled out more of the Girls Paperie paper and put together another frilly, girly card. How glad am I that doilies have made a come back? I have a huge stash from several years ago, and now people don’t look at you like you’re crazy when you use them – I guess you could say that their time has come!! Today I’m using one of the June releases from JustRite Stampers called You Are My Anchor. Do you recognize it? Oh, you thought it was a manly set? Think again, you can sure flip this one. Does anyone remember those Old Spice Commercials where the woman says “manly, yes, but I like it too!!” Okay, so there you go :-)
For the card I cut a hole in my 6″ doily and Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Squares using Spellbinders Classic Squares SM. That gave me an opening with color instead of just white background. Inside that opening I stamped my sentiment and added a framed circle using Spellbinders Standard Circles SM and LG. I ran some lace across the square frame opening and topped it with some really cool sheer ribbon with flowers on it. As a side embellishment I added a bow and topped with a yo-yo I crocheted and a large rhinestone. I finished up with two pearl/crystal pics. Incidently, in real life the pinks blend much better than they do in the picture. I think the lights I’m using are toward the red end of the spectrum which boost corals, pinks and reds when I photograph them (you know that drives me nuts).
SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: JustRite Stampers – You Are My Anchor
Paper: The Girls Paperie, Coredinations Pearl, Xpedx Brilliant White 140lb Cover
Ink: Colobox Chalk Ink – Prussian Blue
Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Squares, Spellbinders Classic Squares SM, Spellbinders Classic Circles LG, Spellbinders Classic Circles SM, Ribbon, Seam Binding, Crystal Brad – The Paper Studio, Pearl Picks, Crochet Yo-Yo (Me),
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Yes, I’m on a crochet kick lately because these little pieces can be done while I’m taking a coffee break. If you are interested in the crochet yo-yo tutorial you can find it HERE. I’m pretty good with crochet, but this was not the easiest – just sayin’. Once you’ve made one, you are on your way. I just have rarely come across treble crochet and treble crochet decreases. Give it a try – you might get frustrated though if you are just beginning to crochet. Thanks so much for stopping in to see me today.
I love your tissue paper flowers! They are so delicate and gorgeous. Thanks for the quick tutorial…
Ooo-eee. Two posts close together in the same day, and one is a video. What riches! Thanks so much for showing how this flower was done. How on earth do you LEARN all this stuff????And you make it look so easy. Amazing, truly. TFS and have a great weekend.
Thanks for the tutorial Becca. I’ve wondered how those tissue paper flowers were done and just didn’t take the time to figure it out on my own. You’ve taught me many techniques I’ve wondered about and shown me they’re really easy. As far as the crochet bubble…I’m a crocheter, but the instructions are very confusing. Perhaps there is a language problem, or maybe there’s just too many abbreviations. I’m gonna try it to see if I can figure it out. They really add an unusual look to a card!
Have a Blessed Weekend!
Becca you’re so talented, warm and sweet. Thanks for all you offer
Becca you are so sweet,talented and generous. Thank for all you do
You inspire me! I have got to buy that spellbinders die cut and try some soon!
Marilyn
This is the easiest flower I’ve ever seen!
TFS as much as you do.
Hi Becca,
Thank you for your Beccabit on making Tissue paper flowers. You make it look real easy and your instructions are very clear.
Cheers
Jane
TFS your talents-so sweet to take time out to instruct us!
BECCA THE TISSUE PAPER FLOWERS LOOK SO EXPENSIVE AND
SURPRISE, THEY ARE SO EASY TO MAKE ESPECIALLY WHE YOU
HAVE LOADS OF TISSUE PAPER HANDY. THANK YOU FOR THE
VIDEO. SURE MAKES IT EASIER.
CYNTHIA
Becca,
Thank you for both tutorials :o)
I never would have thought to use the tissue paper I use for wrapping gifts, to make flowers LOL.
Hugs, Candy
Your flowers look so real and fluffy. Mine always come out looking somewhat flat. I’ve watched your video several times and it looks as though I am doing everything correctly but they still never look as good as yours.
Your flowers always look so fluffy and real. Mine always seem to come out somewhat flat. I’ve watched the video several times and seem to be doing everything right but they still don’t look like yours. Any suggestions??????????
So cute and feminine. Now, to find gingham tissue paper!! I know you can use any tissue, but I want pink gingham :) Thanks for always taking time to show us how to do a variety of techniques. My cards are becoming more unique and have the special “Becca touch”.
Cindy
nindys-blog.blogspot.com
Thank you Becca for another Becca Bit..:)
Thanks Becca for the tutorial….one QUESTION: What is the Spellbinder die you used?
You are so generous, Becca. Thank you so very much for sharing your idea with us so we can all embellish our cards more beautifully with your gingham flower. I just love it!
Becca, thanks for the Becca Bits, Tissue Paper Flower. That looks so fast and east and anxious to try it. Always enjoy your tutorials. Edna
OMGosh Becca I can’t believe you did this tutorial TODAY. I should have known you would and I should have waited for it. I was so inspired by your tissue paper flower that I just had to make one, TODAY. I stared at your ‘Only True Gift’ card and I fiddled with tissue paper trying several different ideas. I finally looked up what the Spellbinders Blossoms Three dies looked like and figured out how you had done it. I don’t have those dies so I used my scalloped punches and basically did what you did. Of course I didn’t have the gingham tissue paper so I used two shades of pink for a little variation in color. Mine doesn’t look as pretty as yours but I’m happy with it. Next time I’ll wait for your tutorial as I know you will come up with one for what ever it is.
Blessings Bernie
Thank you so much for the mini tutorial Becca. I love the pink gingham so I’m off to find some now.
Love Sheila xx
Thanks Becca for the Tutorial! I cant wait to make them myself now!
So simple, but very effective, I don’t have that die, but have a selection of flower punches, so will give it a try, thank you for sharing
Yvonne xx
Hi Becca, posted a comment earlier, but didn’t show, and wanted to say how simple the tissue flowers is but beautiful, I don’t have that die, so will give it a go with some large flower punches I have, thanks for sharing the tutorial.
Yvonne xx
Thanks for the tutorial Becca. Simple and beautiful, I love it.
Mikki
Thanks Becca, will try this flower later today. Dianne
I posted something similar on my blog for making flowers :D If it’s okay Becca, a tip for everyone, I didn’t have the flower spellbinders, so I used my circle spellbinders and after you crinkle the paper up it looks basically the same. Have a great day!
Oh Becca, How awesome, Just so beautiful but so easy when you know how. Thanks once again for your tutorial and thanks for sharing your projects so freely. Kindest regards kendell
Thanks Becca…a wonderful simple idea…and I need simple most of the time!!!
Am just about to have my siesta…but have now planned my crafty play for later when it is cooler. Have a wonderful weekend. xxxx
love that pattern on the tissue paper
Becca thanks so much for this tutorial! Loved the flower on your card and now I can make one too! You are awesome! Thanks again for the inspiration! Have a wonderful day!
Thank you for the instructions. Now I need the die! I have circles, but petals make it much ‘better.’ :)
Lovely! The flowers are so delicate and fluffy. Thanks so much for another wonderful Becca Bit. So appreciated.
Thanks, Becca! I’ll be trying this one soon!
Thanks, very neat flower. Gonna try that with some of the purple I have collected from ODBD.
Thank you so much, Becca, for your tutorial on the tissue paper flower…it’s always such a joy to see your videos…everything is so well explained…keep inspiring us with your lovely cards and techniques…hugs…
Denise Trottier
I just love it and you make it look so easy. But special thank you for show us on a video on how to make the flower.
Have a great weekend :)
Delama
Thank you Becca for an amazing new video, you make it look so easy. Will try this and hope mine turns out as good as yours.
Hugs Trish.
Becca, absolutely AWESOME! I cannot believe how easy this is, and looks so difficult! Wow, thanks!!!
Thanks Becca for the tutorial. I very pretty flower and so easy to make!
Hi Becca, I watched your tutorial and had to give it a try. I loved how it turned out.
great tutorials, thank you.
LOL Eileen