Mini Spiral Flowers Tutorial

The Impression Obsession Spiral Flowers set has become one of my favorite go to dies when I want to use small flowers on a project. I have to admit that at first I was a little intimidated by such  tiny die cuts but I quickly found they rolled up on the tip of my tweezers just …

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Sunglasses Tutorial

Supplies and tools for glasses:  cardstock-black and a of your color, sunglasses die, versa, clear embossing powder, glossy accents, snips, heat gun   1.  Die cut the glasses in a color of your choice. 2.  Apply glossy accents to the back of the glasses and attach to black cardstock. 3.  Cut around the outline of the …

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Rolled Rose Petal Tutorial

Here are a few pictures showing how I use my needle nose pliers to roll back the petals on my rolled roses.  Start with the out petals and begin rolling back each petal. Reach in and grab the inner petals with the pliers and keep turning back.  Continue reaching into the center with the nose …

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Rolled Glue Dots

I like using tiny rolled Glue Dots instead of mounting tape to secure delicate pieces like branches and foliage. I keep the 1/8”, 3/16” and 3/8” on hand all the time. I pick the dot up off the roll using the pointed tip of my paper piercer and gently roll the ball. I don’t handle …

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Pinecone Tutorial With Rolled Scalloped Posie Die

5. Die cut a rolled flower using kraft paper and sponge with brown ink. I think the pinecones look more real with the lighter brown paper and different levels of ink applied for depth of color. 6. Roll your flower around your needle nose pliers to shape and soften the paper. 7. Apply liquid glue …

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