So Thankful for YOU!

Hi Blog Friends,

I thought I'd share another quick tutorial with you....using a very versatile stamp set. This stamp set can be used to make layered flowers.... which can be used for any occasion. The flower in the photo below was made into a Fall sunflower to embellish one of my new Acrylic Shadowbox Frames.  

(The frame is ACR26 Pumpkin Shadowbox Frame if you're interested in ordering it).   The U-Cut used for the lettering background on the Pumpkin frame shown above is #UC514 - Thankful for You. 

Here's a close up of the same flower, colored as a poinsettia:

I really, really love the way these flowers look when they're all assembled.... we spritzed the one above with a Mini Mister filled with water and a scoop of Perfect Pearl (Perfect Gold).  Here's the poinsettia used on a card:

We stamped the flowers on Tim Holtz's Grunge Paper using my new stamp set, JCS128 Sunny Poinsettias:

Here's a little tutorial on how to make the flowers:

 

Darcie's Sunny Poinsettia Grunge Paper Flowers

1.  Apply a coat of Ranger's Claudine Hellmuth Gesso on a piece of Grunge Paper using a foam brush.  (This step is optional, you can also just stamp on the Grunge Paper... I like a brighter look to the flowers.)  Let dry.

2. Stamp the flower outlines on the Grunge Paper using Staz On ink.  Then use the wording stamps and the dotted background stamp to stamp on top of the flowers, as shown on the sheet below.

3.  Let dry, then cut out the images.

4.  Apply Ranger's Adirondack Pigment Inks with an Ink Blending Tool (with a foam pad) to the entire flower.  Let dry.  

5.  Apply the Adirondack Pigment ink to the back sides of the flowers also.

6.  Add touches of darker and lighter colors here and there on the flower petals.  I like to use yellow to add a touch of sunshine here and there.  Continue layering the colors as desired,  I usually give them two or three coats, letting the ink dry between coats.  This goes very quickly with the Ink Applicator tool.

7.  Roll the flower petals between your fingers to curl them under.  LOVE the grunge paper for this... so durable!

8.  Continue curling all of the flower petals under, until all layers are curled.

9.  Use Ranger's Glossy Accents to glue all the layers together.

10.  Glue the center to the flower and embellish with rhinestones, if desired.

Here's one more photo of the flower as a sunflower:

The Metal Corners and Philosophy Tag, and the Button Acouterment are from Tim Holtz's Ideaology line...I love the way they accent this card.  

OK, I hope you enjoyed that tutorial... stay tuned for another new product tutorial in a few days.  The next tutorial is for a new product that will make some FABULOUS Christmas Gifts... I'll post it when I get the photos finished.

In the meantime.... I'll bet you're wondering who won the stamp set from the Darcie's Club post a few days ago.  Here's the winning comment:

Hi Darcie,

I had sooo much fun at your booth yesterday (RSC-Carson)! So happy you joined this time around. You have so much wonderful items at such great prices. I can't wait to start using the stamps and the frames. And thank you for the demos. TFS!!

Posted by: Leanne

So, Leanne, please email me with your mailing address by Friday, November 19 to claim your prize (you can email me at darcieheater@gmail.com).

There's still time to win the Cardinal Ornament from THIS post, so be sure to check it out also!  And, I'll be drawing another winning name from my business Facebook fans, so hop over there and click the "Like" button to be entered in that drawing also.  My business Facebook page is listed under "Darcie Heater Designs").

See you soon!  Darcie :)

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Susan Edwards]

Hi Darcie! So glad that I found your blog. I have been using your products for a couple of years and love them. I used some of your 12 x 18 printed card stock in a project on my blog today. I would like to add a link to where this can be found on your commercial site, but I am experiencing problems with the website. If you could provide me a link I can add it later.
Thank you,
Susan

[Ginny]

Hi Darcie,
I love these frames. I'm going to order the Pumpkin one on Monday, too late to make it for this year, but I'm going to get a headstart on NEXT year!! Thanks for sharing, I love the stamp set!

[Vicki Hawhee]

Another great tutorial, thanks for sharing! I love the grunge paper and it does make great flowers for curling!! Vicki