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Topiary Love using the Sizzix DIY Kit - Bouquet & Boutonniere

Are you ready for an adventure? Like I mean a BIG ADVENTURE??? I received the Sizzix DIY Kit - Bouquet & Boutonniere and it is DELIGHTFUL!!!

First start by putting on your favourite netflix movie, or tunes, anything you like to do for a couple of hours. Then punch all the little dies out of the book. It takes awhile but it is so satisfying. I sorted the flowers into piles and then picked out my inks and glimmer mists for each flower.

The following post will show you lot's of pictures, so I will try to keep the talking to a minimum. Also, I didn't take step by steps of all the flowers, my hands were simply too inky. Enjoy!

Hydrangeas

1) I inked all the centres with pink, this is just to add dimension.

 

2) I inked the edges with a dark purple, but then glimmer misted the whole flower with a plum colour. Some flowers I sprayed lots, some very lightly. Again, this will give them a more realistic look.

3) Start rolling the petals. I found that I liked it best when they were rolled in and out.

4) Before I glue them onto the styrofoam, I pinch them together and then glue each petal on, one at a time.

Leaves

 

1) Ink all the edges. Now- there are lots of different leaves, so I wanted them to look as real as possible so I inked one set a colour, then another set a different colour, etc. And again, I sprayed them with glimmer mist.

Here are the petals of poppies drying after I glimmer misted them. 

When the flowers are dry, You can bend them in a neat way. Then I began to create the flowers. For the poppies, I began with the black centres and then wrapped the yellow things around and around. Once that is ready to go, Then start gluing on one petal at a time.

The poppies are stunning. They are also huge! I love them!!!

Here is what my work table looked like when I was in the midst of the chaos. I had a 4x8 foot table covered in flowers, petals and glue sticks. It was so beautiful. 

Ok, here are some closeups of the topiary assembled.

Top of the topiary.

Don't forget when creating the topiary to do the underside, or else you will see the white balls. I also used moss to fill in any white parts.

I built the bottom part first. I wanted to set the tone for how it looked. I like having lot's of leaves all over, I even added some more greenery using Sizzix Bigz Die - Garden Greens  .

middle and the bottom.

Thanks for following this post. This kit was simply divine to work with.

Sizzix product used:

Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Branch w/Leaves

Sizzix Bigz Die - Garden Greens

Sizzix DIY Kit - Bouquet & Boutonniere

 

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This was SOOOOOOO much fun to do. I covered it in Canvas Corp burlap using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Power Tape. I loved bringing in some texture paste and Tattered Angels glimmer mist.

 

Here's a closeup of the flowers that I misted with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. My preference is start with the Prima Marketing flowers or Petaloo flowers that are plain white. I love mixing and matching to make my own coloured flowers.

Even the Canvas Corp burlap I covered in mist and some Glimmer Glaze. (The glaze helped stiffen the bow)

 

 

The texture paste added just a little dimension. This pumice texture paste I mixed with Tattered Leather glimmer mist to enrich it to a deep chocolate brown. Just a different sort of a way to add something creative to the box.

 

Thanks for stopping by. I'm on a roll touching my blog. AMAZING, I know. But hopefully I can slot some time to make it work. But don't forget if you wish to see my work, grab the latest Creating Keepsakes, I'm in there! Pretty stoked. 

Also I've been making lot's of videos for Core'dinations Color Core Cardstock. Or you can also find me at Tattered Angels or Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. I've got loads of posts on those fabulous sites!

 

 

whirlwind gone by... & Scrapbook Studio

Summer is almost gone. EEK! I'm already missing the time I have enjoyed.  I HAd a fabulous fabulous time with my kids this summer. We have spent the time swimming, camping, going to the lake, the farm, adventures with friends at the spray parks. It has been great!

This past week, I was up to my armpits with assignments and toss in their a monumental event. A BRAND NEW SCRAPBOOK STORE OPENING in Saskatoon. And well bestill my heart. A second home, a place to hang with friends, I have been missing out on a place where it is comfortable, friendly atmosphere, and a store owner that is passionate about scrapbooking and being the best she can be. I am in heaven. Of course nothing like a few glitches before opening day, however a few of us diehards stayed around the clock and helped her get in ship shape for opening. I actually didn't even go to bed Wed at all,So between Tues-Thursday I had only 2 hrs sleep. yikes, a walking zombie. BUT in that time we erected the guts of the shelving, and on Wed. I spent the entire day (like 24hrs)hahha creating signs, layouts, tags, projects and a mannequin. These will all be seen in future blog posts and on some of my educator/ dt blogs. Helping Lori get her store on the go sure helped me with my tasks too. AWESOME!

So you guys simply must check her out. You will not be disappointed. Especially since nothing is old, all new new new. LOVE it! Obviously I don't need to tell you, I broke my pledge. I DID NOT complete 100 projects before Lori's store opened. Well maybe this one time I'll be allowed to add my work projects, then I completed it...hmmm. breaking my own rules? I think I'm only 30 layouts away, so maybe if I hussle down, then I can forgive myself. 

So want to meet my pretty lady? Check this out. Here's a sneak. You can see this in person at Scrapbook Studio.

Then I may have a few layouts in there... just a few.

If you stop by Basically Bare site today you can see one of the signs that will be in her store too. 

Well, off to create for a few more hours. Have some fun stuff coming up. Can't wait to share.

 

 

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Mom I think the world of you and it is always unconditional the love you give me and the kids. THANKS! you are so wise, and knowledgeable.

So I told you I started a new adventure, a new pledge. It is crazy but could be life changing. (hahaha)

The pledge was to do 100 layouts BEFORE buying anything new. However, some of the peeps I was scrapping with were giving me a hard time if it was fair for me to enter since I do hundreds a year and am sent stuff to work with. So instead I offered a twist to the pledge. I said I would try and do 100 projects that are not work related. This could be hard. But I am gonna try. It is a good way to use up our stuff. And I have to be honest, as I was going through my boxes of stuff I wanted to sell, I found stuff that I LOVED buying but have never used, so I started creating project kits for myself. I made almost 40 of them. So I think a large part of my battle has now been tackled. EXCELLENT!

The most important part of this pledge for me is that I don't have to reinvent the wheel. I can do simple projects, or anything I want, It can be totally taken from a sketch or however I want. That is cool. I have hundreds of pics I want in albums so it is a good time to get them there!

The very first piece I did for this is:

The next is 2 out of a series I am doing for my friends. So far I have 10 in the works and are drying. I delivered 2 today to fabulous friends, and will continue delivering as I finish them. They are totally inspired from my SHE ART course that I took from Christy Tomlinson.  LOVED it and totally recommend to anyone!!!!

I totally am blessed with amazing friends. I have been so misguided on friendships I've had the last few years, that I really felt so strongly on trying to really fine tune the ones I have and  the ones I want to nurture. So these are teeny tokens of my appreciation for them. True friendships are so valuable!!!! Can't wait to finish up the rest and get them out too!

here's another one.

well off to enjoy the rest of the day with my kids, I love when they come home. miss you jimmy! 

Have a fantastic Easter break

I hope today is wonderful for everyone. Such an important reason why we get it off. Let's remember. :)

"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die."-- John 11:25-26 

I can't wait to spend this week scrapbooking my assignments, working on my soul restoration album, also I am just finishing up an online course that I have thoroughly enjoyed. And we are out at the lake, the sun is shining, the kids are outside picking shells with Jim. Perfect!

This layout I created last night and LOVE. Maybe because I just love Liz, and think the world of her. 

My Mind's Eye- pp, ribbon

American Crafts- Thickers, slick writer

Prima flowers

Tattered Angels-glimer mist(Mel's Diner), glaze (Paradise Pink)

Bazzill Cardstock

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L- foam squares and EZ runner

 

Have fun today! I know I will. :)