Sweet Open Rose Tutorial ~ ScrapThat!

One of the things I enjoy incorporating into my scrapbook pages is flowers, especially handcrafted flowers. When I don't have just the right color or size flower in my stash, I can create what I need. I created all of the flowers in my ScrapThat! Carolina Snow page including this Sweet Open Rose.

Sweet Open Rose Tutorial

Please note - while this looks like a lot of steps, I separated out each possible step for followers that may be less experienced at creating flowers. These little gems are quite easy and go quickly once you have made a few. 

Supplies: 

1. Die Cut Machine (Big Shot)
2. Donna Salazar ~ Spellbinders Rose Creation Dies - 3 smallest dies
3. Paper Scrap (Powder Mountain)
4. Distress Ink (Brushed Corduroy, Frayed Burlap) (Optional)
5. Foam Ink Applicator (Optional)
6. Craft Mat (Optional)
7. Paper Scrap (Powder Mountain)
8. Foam Mat
9. Stylus (optional)
10. Round Nose Pliers (Optional)
11. Glue
12. Stamen
13. Gesso, White Paint, or White Ink
14. Paint Brush

Step 1. Use die cut machine to cut 1 each of the three smallest Rose Creations petals. For this project I used a scrap of grey from the center of the Powder Mountain page from the ScrapThat! January Kit. 

I really use this set of Spellbinders flower dies by Donna Salazar a lot. If you are looking for a versatile set of flower dies to add to your tools, I highly recommend this set along with Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms also by Donna, but that is another tutorial. 

Step 2. Ink petals. For this project I first applied Brushed Corduroy, then I applied to just the edges the darker Frayed Burlap. You can use any color of ink or skip the inking altogether. If you don't have the Ranger applicator any kind of foam applicator will work.

Step 3. Place the petals on a foam mat and using a stylus or other rounded object use a circular motion to form a cup in each petal. Any kind of foam mat will work - even the foam packaging that brads are tucked into. If you don't have a medium size stylus, try the back end of a large paint brush, or capped pen - anything that is rounded and smooth. 

Step 4. Shape the petals by grasping the side of each petal and rolling back with round nose pliers. If you don't have round nose pliers (in the jewelry department), you can roll the petals around something like the end of a paint brush or even a toothpick. The pliers do make quicker work of this step, however. 

Step 5. Glue the petals together with the largest on the bottom working up to the smallest. Be sure that the petals you are laying on top are arranged so that they fit between the petal of the layer below for a more natural appearance. Also be sure that your holes line up so you will have a spot to add your stamens. 

Step 6. Place your blossom on your foam mat and press into the center.

7. Use the round nose pliers to curl down the wide outer edge of each petal - just a little. Again, another rod like a paintbrush or toothpick will work. 

8. Ink the Stamens. This step is optional depending on the look you want. I used the ink left on my applicator to tone down the bright white. These are the stamens included in the January ScrapThat! Kit.  I left one white in the photo to show the difference.

9. Pull the cords of the stamens through the center hole. Pull them to one side on the back and glue down, trimming away the extra length of cording.

10. Dry Brush Gesso onto the petals for a snowy look. To dry brush, put a drop of gesso onto a craft mat (paint pallet, foil, plastic lid . . .) Dip your brush into the gesso and brush most of it off. Then start applying the gesso to the flower for a light snowy appearance. If you don't have gesso, you can use white paint, or even the white ink included in the ScrapThat! January kit. While the ink will have a different look, it will still soften the brown.

I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial and will give it a try. There are a lot of variations you can make once you have mastered the basics of this technique by changing colors, petal sizes and even adding additional petals. You can also change the center with a pearl, gem, brad, flower bud, microbeads, - the sky is the limit. 

Once again here is a close-up of my project flower:

And my "Carolina Snow" Layout with the ScrapThat! January Kit:

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

ScrapThat! January "Flakes of Snow" Kit Reveal and Blog Hop

Welcome to the ScrapThat!
January Kit Reveal and Blog Hop!! 

If you came here from Sarah Routledge, then you are on the right track!

If you want to start at the beginning, here is the order:

Scrap That!
Kelly Klapstein
BoBunny

Sandi C.
Amarilys Doria

ScrapThat! Facebook Page

Tracey Gregory
Sarah Routledge
Tracey Sabella
Sandi Smith
Scrap That!

We are so excited to show you our frosty wonderland themed January kit.
Not only does it feature the beautiful "Powder Mountain" line by BoBunny,
but BoBunny is also joining us on our blog hop this month!!
Leave a comment on their blog post for a chance to win a
BoBunny prize package!

We are so thrilled to have the amazing Kelly Klapstein
join us as our January Guest Designer!

Kelly is a contributing writer for Canadian Scrapbooker magazine. Not only does she create amazing pages, but she also loves to share her passion through teaching. She was a Featured Instructor at the 2012 Great Canadian Scrapbook Carnival.

So, without further ado . . . introducing our

~ January Kit Reveal ~ "Flakes of Snow"

Featuring BoBunny's "Powder Mountain" line, this kit matches crisp whites and blues with the earthiness of warm browns. When you open the box, the sparkles and textures just long to be played with!

Included are flowers from Prima and leaves from WOC, jewels and buttons from BoBunny, multiple ribbons from May Arts and more! Don't just think winter, as our DT will show you, this kit offers myriad layout possibilities!

Main Kit

Embellishment Add-On

Flower Add-On

Paper Add-On

More details on this sparkling Collection can be seen here:
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We are currently accepting new
Kit Club Members.

For more information,
complete the form on the link below:

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Look what Amarilys created for January's sketch challenge!

See details about the challenge here: Sketch Challenges

Everyone is welcome to participate, all entries due by January 15^th

My first layout to share with you today was created with Amy's amazing sketch!

"Frosty"
Main, EOA, & FAO Kits

When we lived in North Carolina, snowy days were unusual and a snow deep enough to build a snowman was rare indeed. We built our snowman in the front yard to the delight of passersby who honked and gave us thumbs up. What a fun day!

I had so much fun working with this amazing kit! The gorgeous focal flower and blue Prima flowers are in the FAO kit, while the small white organza flowers, buttons, and gems are from the EAO kit. I crocheted the snowflakes and created the medium white flowers with main kit stamins and fabric from my stash. 

Hint: Paper flowers can be easily altered to a darker color with mist. The blue Prima flowers were aqua before misting with sapphire Glimmer Mist.

"Westville Lake"

Main, EOA, & FAO Kits

This lovely photo of Westville Lake with geese abounding was taken from my parents' home. 

The amazing focal flower is in the main kit along with the corrugated board used for my snowflakes and beneath the window. The white Prima kit ink added just the right touch to the corrugated flakes which I layered with more of my crocheted snowflakes, handcrafted flowers, and a bit of bling from the EAO kit. And, isn't the FAO kit vine gorgeous? I cut it apart to flow around the window. If you come back in January for my page feature, I'll be giving away the cut file I created for my paned window cut from a scrap of packaging chipboard.

I entered my "Westville Lake" page in the BoBunny December LO Challenge to find inspiration in this image:

My inspiration was to used the paned window over my photo.

"Carolina Snow" 

Main Kit Only

I saved my favorite layout for last. Another rare, snowy day in North Carolina! We lived in this home for 15 years. 

The BoBunny Powder Mountain and Double Dot papers are so gorgeous!! They really stand up to mixed meda and create amazing flowers. I used a scrap of white cardstock (We all have those page protector inserts!!) to try my hand at quilling. My first attempt is this snowflake.

I am entering this page at Once Upon a Sketch. The journaling prompt is "It's December . . ." using this gorgeous sketch:

Here is the journaling I wrote on the back of my page: "Growing up in Ohio, Gary and I always looked forward to snow in December for a white Christmas. When we moved to North Carolina we really missed those Decembers snows. There were many years when we not only didn’t snow in December, but also didn’t get enough snow to cover the ground the entire winter. This is our Carolina home during one of those rare snows. Those infrequent snows brought so much fun for our family. We had a small hill in the backyard that attracted all the children for several blocks. Since there weren’t a lot of sleds, they came up with some unusual vehicles like cookie sheets to navigate the slippery slope. We always built a snowman with a carrot nose, rock eyes, hat and scarf, usually in our front yard to the delight of passersby. Those snowy days brought many sweet memories!"

I've entered these projects at:
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #60 Anything Goes

I hope you've enjoyed my projects. Now for the blog hop details:

Our Blog Hop features 11 fantastic blogs including our Design Team.

We have been scrapping away and are so excited to show you our  creations!

Our SPECTACULAR January Blog Hop Prize
is a ScrapThat! July Main Kit,
 "Summer in My Garden", featuring Fabscrap's Organic Collection:

To qualify for this month's FABULOUS Prize you must complete the following:

* Visit each blog listed on the hop to see what each designer has created using this month's kit and sketch (comments are very much appreciated).

* Each designer's blog hop post will feature a word to make up a secret sentence, collect these
words along the way.

* You must become a FOLLOWER of each blog along the way and LIKE us on our Facebook Page!

* Post the ScrapThat! Blinkie on your blog.

* For you last stop on our Blog Hop return here to the ScrapThat! Chat Blog.
Leave a comment letting us know you have
completed the hop.

(Please do NOT include the secret sentence in your comments.)

*Email the secret sentence to Tracey Sabella: tracey@scrapthat.ca

The Blog Hop ends Sunday, December 30 at Midnight EST

The prize MUST be claimed within 3 days of the forum announcement which will also be made on the ScrapThat! Blog.

~ If left unclaimed a NEW winner will be chosen ~
**Winner will pay actual shipping costs for sending the kit from Canada.**
Shipping costs will be invoiced via PayPal unless you are a kit member, then your prize will be shipped with your monthly kit.

Prizes won during the month will be mailed out the first week of the following month.

Due to Customs clearance, International mailings sometimes take 30-75 days to receive.

My secret word is: 
Powder

Next hop over to
Sandi Smith

For your final stop, return to the ScrapThat! Blog
to let us know you have completed the hop.

Remember ~ only send the secret sentence to
tracey@scrapthat.ca

All of us at ScrapThat! wish you and your families a Happy New Year!

We are looking forward to seeing a whole host of new layouts!

Let the scrapping begin!

We can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.
~ Blessings ~