PATIO PARTY ROSETTES -  12" WALL ART  by Taylor B! 

HERE IS A GREAT HOME DECOR PROJECT FEATURING ROSETTES AND STAMPIN' UP'S PATIO PARTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER!

Entering this project is FUSSY FRIDAY'S 'FANCY FOLD CHALLENGE 66 " HERE

PART I 

 I have a few choice words about rosettes which range from "Awesome" to 'arrgh!' on the occasion when I am all thumbs trying to put one together!!!

Luckily the Gods were good to us when they gave us steel dies!

We can now punch out rosette embossed 'blankets' and then construct those into the final, nifty, folded rosette of old!  And Stamping Up! has a great rosette die because it can make very large rosettes as you can see in my wall art project - just as it makes smaller ones too!

 So its way better .....but there are those days, when I can not put glue to paper and paper to paper without something slipping and going crooked!!!!  However, I put my thinking cap on and came up with a solution!

 I made 'rings' to the size I needed and placed my creased and nearly finished rosette into this ring to attach the stablizing 'backing' - the smaller sized paper 'core' we glue at center to the squished folds to keep them in their correct position.

  In the past, this is exactly where I goofed up!  I'd have my usual paper circle sitting and push my rosette coil down to glue it onto the circle core only to have the rosette coil shift - and then its less than perfect, and maybe even less than stable!  But my new found method works! Here in pictures is how......

I find a variety of rings to create different sizes of rosettes....here I have used a coffee cup which I cut witha a hobby blade and scissors, but try other 'rings' like biscuit cutters, hoop frames, maybe you have your own ideas. The ring's purpose is to "contain" the rosette coil.  The rosette coil is what I call the strip of accordian-folded paper that is joined at its ends to form a coil!  Now you can focus on securing the rosette's many folds at its center by attaching a paper backing!

Here's my backing.....

First, you need to establish a center - so I created a center guide! 

I made a square chipboard coaster into my ' base ' and marked 

the 'center' with pencil guide lines.  

Here is my rosettes "backing" circle core I 

spoke of just waiting for my rosette coil! I pinned the backing circle to the 

chipboard base AND the pin will act as my "centering guide" when I add

the rosette - you'll see!

Here I have positioned my ring and secured it with push pins.  You won't get a proper centered rosette if the ring shifts around! The glue has been added to the paper backing and everything is peachy! 

I added my rosette coil over the center pin which tells me that the rosette is centered. And pushed the loose rosette coil down and the glue will work its magic!  AND THIS IS WHY IT WORKS FOR ME...the ring helped me place the rosette into position and kept it there while I set it up - no shifting, sliding and I get the backing on dead center!!!  No more lop-sided results.  Instead I can focus on making the next one :) 

When it is safe to remove the rosette when the backing circle has dried in place, I can flip the rosette over and add a decorative center front!  I will be able to do this step easily since the folds are secured in place underneath to the backing. By decorating the rosette's front, you will also be doubling the strength of the rosette - you could almost set a drink on it by the time you're done!  

OK - I will be doing more on this project next time as you can see how I put the project together! 

Just one more picture and a final point.  

DIAMETER SIZE AND DEPTH OF ROSETTE

When you create ' rosettes ' the size and thickness of the rosette depends on the following:

a) the length and width of your folded strip of paper will determine the rosette's size overall 

b) the depth and number of your folds will determine how thick your rosette turns out.

See the pictures below and notice what I mean.....

The deeper, smaller rosette has folds at every half inch on a shorter length of cardstock whereas the more shallow but larger NAVY rosette on the right has a longer 'strip' of paper which was folded at every 1/4 inch. 

You can take this concept to every extreme - from the tiniest rosette with teeny-tiny folds to gigantic rosettes which make wonderful banners!  So please return to see my next set of tips and tricks to make fun and easy projects featuring the "ROSETTE"! 

My GIANT rosette fits beautifully into a 12x12 inch frame! 

To make life easier you will need a scoring tool - preferably one such as Stampin' Up!'s Scoring Tray! 

Designer Paper = Patio Party by Stampin' Up! 

Rosette XL Die by Stampin' Up! 

Project designed by Taylor B! June 2012. 

END OF PART I

You know I love animals, but I love heartwarming animal tales probably even more!

Awwww....!

THRILLED AGAIN! 

  THIS CARD MADE  

' CLEAN and SIMPLE FAVORITES OF THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 16'

at SPLITCOAST STAMPERS.

Always a happy feeling when you receive a nice surprise such as this – which is why I highly recommend you try creating a card and entering into an online community forum! You just never know –some lovely person may honor you with a lovely surprise too! 

WEDDING CARD

With more Owl  'love' from my Owl Builder Punch!   If you thought the TWINS Birthday Card post was cute as a bug - or 'bird', then feast your eyes on this one!

A custom-made card for my friend Ruth - Hi Ruth!   Ruth has two bright young things in her life who are hitching the knot and needed a card!  Hmmm, a fantastic opportunity for a wedding card  for two young people in love!  Why, its my chance to do the PUNCH ART OWL WEDDING COUPLE!

If you have perused the internet in search of custom cards for weddings, you already know

that the "dressed up owls" phenomenon is one section of the owl craze that has taken over

the western hemisphere - maybe the globe!

And Stampin' Up!'s OWL BUILDER PUNCH - is a huge part of this craziness!

Consider our popular Stampin' Up! punch - the BIRD Builder Punch too because it can add a 'wing' to your owl and a branch {besides you'll love the bird}. Both punches have matching stamp sets  :)

 Now, back to the wedding card.   Check it out........eh?!?   Isn't it so adorable !!!

Really I'd love it if I received this.

The greeting is part of Stampin' Up!'s versatile "WORD PLAY" Stamp Set. The pretty

embossed border is our  FRAMED TULIPS {Textured Impressions Embossing Folders}.

My ribbon is the luscious Organza Whisper White Ribbon.  

The Bride and Groom can be dressed up in a variety of ways. My decisions 

were influenced from the many other versions I have seen on the net!

See my previous post to understand about creating skirts with scallop edges using a plain Oval 

and a Scallop Oval punch.....and any questions you have, please comment or email me!

THANKS FOR COMING BY!

SUPPLIES FOR THIS PROJECT

Stampin' Up!

Punches = Owl Builder, Bird Builder, Large Oval and Scallop Oval;

Embossing - Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder;

Cardstock = Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie;

Embellishments = Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Rhinestone + Pearl Basic Jewels,  Dazzling Details 

Good Morning!!!

I've something special to share today.....take a look at this handprinted greeting....and you will notice that it reads 'birday' and this is the funny part because when my daughter meant to write birthday and realized the goof up, she groaned because there was 10 mins. before she needed the card - of course!  But when I dashed to gather something to correct it, my brilliant daughter said "well, it does go with the card!"  And I stopped in my tracks because she was soooo right!  Yeah - a happy mistake!   Whooo-hooot!

...and here is why the greeting matches.....are they not adorable!!!!

TWINS!   And TWIN BIRTHDAYS no less!

CLICK ON PHOTOS FOR A CLOSE VIEW

How'd She Do That?  

• Begin by punching a 1/2 oval section off the side of cardstock with the Large Oval punch. 
• Follow w/ the Scallop Oval punch positioned above the mini-bite you made using the Large Oval, and punch creating a lightly curved 'scallop slice'.  Make this as deep and wide as you like! [Trim later]
• Repeat to create as many scallop 'layers' - 2 or 3 for a tutu!  More for wedding dresses!  
• Then, layer the slices and attach to the Owl's vest piece. 
• Trim the scallop layers to meet the curves of the dress or owl. 
•  Trim vest top to create a bib. [optional]
• Embellish - have FUN!

* TECHNIQUE TIP - when you are working on plain cardstock - add interest by chalking the background 

as was done here with the pink-ish rectangle behind the owls.  This helps for your focal piece or accent

to 'pop' and is especially helpful when using minimal numbers of colours ! *

I too have been in an owly mood lately - you will see another project soon which features my OWL BUILDER PUNCH - the builder punches are awesome because you can do sooooo many "other" projects with them!  The stamping community always comes up with brilliant ideas, so if you can't think of one, chances are someone already has!  So invest in one!   And Stampin' Up!'s OWL BUILDER PUNCH is a great one to start with......ok, moving on!

Pink for little girls.....border punches, birthday stamps, and colouring done with inks and pastels!  A little bling....well, you can see from the pics how cute this card is - not to hoot our own horn too loudly, but hope this inspires YOU to acquire the punch and make some awesome fun!

include yourself inside the card...!!! 

I think the reason I LOVE LOVE LOVE this punch is because of the number or ways you can play "dress-up" with the owls!  I mean, c'mon - you have to love being able to customize your owl or owls like here today with little girl sundresses AND sunglasses!!   Yeah?  And its so fun!  That is the scary part - we could sit all day and create dressed up owls!

A happy set! 

And if you have TWINS in your family, this card is one of many you could make.......!


Cheers!
Taylor

SUPPLIES USED FOR THIS PROJECT

Stampin' Up!

Punches = Owl Builder 118074, Bird Builder (wings) 117191, 1" Circle 119868, Large Oval 119855, Scallop Oval 119856, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle 119854;

Stamps = Sock Monkey Accessories (retired) for balloons.  

Dig this Birthday Card - featuring some really fab new products like our cute TICKET PUNCH!!! 

Happy Birthday Card (4" x 4") Stamps Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set You're Amazing Stamp Set Paper Calypso Coral Card Stock Early Espresso Card Stock Pool Party Card Stock Whisper White Card Stock World Spectacular Designer Series Paper Ink Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker Accessories & Tools Linen Thread Stampin' Dimensionals Ticket Duo Punch Big Shot Bitty Banners Collection Framelits Dies Labels Collection Framelits Dies Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

......and that is the powerful little sentiment on these two cards made for my Dentist and her assistant!  They both speak Spanish and since I had this one stamp " el mejor regalo es dar una parte de ti mismo " I couldn't resist using it to adorn the cards!   


Introducing MY DENTIST


I must say that my dentist and her staff are amazing!  They treat you with such kindness, you have no idea!  Both my daughter and I are nervous when it comes to dental procedures, but through their care, I am coming around to being a much more comfortable patient.  


If you are near our area, you might want to see Dr. Rodriquez here BELLESMERE DENTAL CLINIC - as you can see they have more than just me as happy patients!  


THE CARDS

I wanted SIMPLE and SUNNY - and I think I pulled that off! 

These cards are under 5 minutes to make each - and the fact that they

will belong soon to two people who share something similar in their lives meant

I wanted to make each one an individual effort, and yet, retain something in common - an

easy breezy style!  And colour - lushious colour!   

Check out this flower!  Dimension is good, very good for a card - or any project!  Colour combinations 

are fun - like picking our your outfit for the day!!!   Then you can combine layers of printed patterns when 

the colours are paired nicely.....my Concord Crush and Poppy colours are also

lightened with the addition of the white paper.  Add another burst of colour

with the brad - and presto, you've got a fantastic flower! 

Unfortunately, this is one of the dies in our Retiring List which is currently running

through Stampin' Up! transition to our NEW CATALOGUE due out June !. 

So if you want this die for the Big Shot -contact me :) 

On this card - I treated the TOP a little differently!   Its created with one of our newest dies - Adorning Accents, and a simple little step like this helps you to create interesting style.....its easy smeasy!!!

And this flower is one of our current Punches and the scalloped border was created with one of our most recent additions to the Stampin' Up family!  The paper and ribbons shown here

today are retiring {the green retired awhile ago - but is similar to another 

current colour}.....but I've always got a 'stash', lol! 

Combine your greeting with sweet styled die-cut borders....

...or for something different, turned sideways!  Here it is paired with the strip

of co-ordinating designer floral paper {polka dot Poppy paper is a separate sheet}.

I love trying to make something regular become a little irregular!  Try it! 

And don't forget your dentist - they're helpin' you keep a good-looking smile {ting!}

CHEERS

Here is my MOTHER'S DAY CARD made for me by my uber-talented DAUGHTER!!

She doesn't craft with me much - well, not tons, so I tend to treasure everything she does!

But what really gets me - is how her style is so fresh and fun!  I would never of thought of this!

She does in a New York Minute!  Must be that young brain of hers!  

LOVE IT SWEETIE!  

Its a bouquet of flowers!  And I won't kill them - even better!!

Cool thing - the white section behind the Greeting and orange rectangle?  Well, its one of our Labels die cut from Whisper White cardstock and TRIMMED!  Just see how the outline differs from the original shape shown in this photo - Upper Right corner.....she cut off the bracket shape from top and bottom - clever girl!

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