Scallop Circle Flower Tutorial

Hello everyone and welcome back!! My it has been a while!! I hope you have had a great summer!! A lot of kids have started back to school, which, for me, means ROUTINE!! Oh my have I ever missed you!!!

 

Well.. on with the show...

Today I am going to show you how to make a pretty flower using a simple scallop circle. You will need 2 sizes... within 1/2 inch of each other. In the example, I am using a 2 1/2  and a 2 inch scallop. This is perfect for punches or even to cut out with your Cameo or Cricut or other cutting tool.

 

If you have any questions.. please feel free to message me on the Paper Flirtations Face Book page. Be sure to LIKE as well. I'm WAYYY better about updating there.

 

The tools you need are pictured below. You do NOT need to go run out and buy anything!! Use what you have.. improvise!! A sharpie cap works good as a stylus as does a crochet needle!! TRUST ME... I have used both!! You can use almost anything thin, round, and at least 4 inches to sculpt the petals!! The mat.. don't have one?? Use your mouse pad or a cheap piece of foam from Walmart!! I would suggest tho.. do NOT glue on your mat!! You will see the yukkies on mine in the pics. Use a Teflon pad or freezer paper. ( Amazon does sell the tools tho)

 

Part 1 : Tools and Prep

 

Part 2 :  Petals, Petals, Petals

Part 3: Alternate Those Petals

Part 4: Ta Da

 

So.. wasn't that SUPER easy??? Remember.. practice makes perfect!! Use liquid glue until you get the hang of alternating petals and NO TWO FLOWERS ARE EVER ALIKE!!  Nope!! You will see how yours improve as you practice!

 

I'd LOVE to see YOUR flowers!! Please tag us in your photos on Face Book or add them to a comment on our page >> Paper Flirtations

 

Please let me know if this was helpful and if you have ANY questions.. message me on Face Book. You can click HERE to get to our page!!

 

Thank you for stopping by!! I look forward to seeing the garden of beautiful flowers you all make!!

 

Hugs,

Tanya



Thank you Mrs. Kim and Mrs. Phyllis for a wonderful school year!!!

Well.. the 2013-2014 school year has came and gone and while bittersweet, also very exciting for my lil man. He has worked very hard since his Apraxia diagnosis and continues to thrive!!

((see videos of Colton's progress>> HERE!!! ))

 

He started Pre-School ON his third birthday and spent 2 additional school years in Pre-School with some amazing teachers!!He was super excited to move along to Kindy!! His teachers are amazing and he often says " I love Mrs. Kim and Mrs. Phyllis mom". This always warms my heart knowing how much he cares for these ladies. Teachers are "moms" to my kids and I could never pay them enough for all they do for my kids.

 

So, Colton asked me about whether or not he would be able to go to 1st grade with his friends and when I said " YES" , he smiled and said " I can only be in Mrs. Kim's class one time mom?" ( he seemed sad at first) I smiled and explained to him how working hard and getting good grades allows you to move on and if he continues to make such progress, he could be the President one day!! He was more interested in being a fireman or police man or a car "dude" like his daddy. He really cracks me up!!

 

As a crafter, I often find myself wondering.. "what can I make SPECIAL ENOUGH for these ladies that show how appreciative I am"?? Well, again, I'll never repay them what they are worth, but I certainly hope they LOVE their gifts this year.

 

Colton decided the teacher's needed something with "their favorite colors", which just so happens to represent their KY basketball team colors. So...

 

For Mrs. Kim, who is also a Louisville fan...

 

And for Mrs. Phyllis, who is one of the biggest KY Wildcat fans we know...

These plaques were made from a solid piece of wood and sanded and painted. I used a file from the Silhouette store for the phrase and made the flowers and leaves myself. The phrase on these mean so much to me as I know how much HEART they out into their "job" every day!!

 

Again, Mrs. Kim and Mrs. Phyllis, thank you for such a GREAT year and for all you have done for my little guy. He hasn't always been an easy one to work with, but your love and guidance has shown him the way. You will see him getting many AR awards for reading as the years go by and just know... you are never more than a thought away!!

Thank you SOOOOO much!! We truly do LOVE YOU!!!

 

Big hugs!! Have a GREAT summer!!!

 

Tanya & Colton 

 



Lovebug Creations & Kaboodle Bug Creations team up for a FaceBook hop!!!

Good morning everyone!!

Today is day 2 of our FIRST FACEBOOK Co-Hop!! What a wonderful way to bring 2 wonderful companies together !! If you missed yesterday's post.. please start at Lovebug Creations!!  Remember.. this is a FACEBOOK hop so you must LIKE and COMMENT on each post!! Be sure to LIKE ours here>>>>PaperFlirtations

 

I made two cards.

 

KaDoodle Bug Designs : Mother's Day card

Lovebug Creations : Rumple Ribbon

Jaded Blossom: Mother's Day

 

Lovebug Creations: Mama's Mesh & Rumple Ribbon

KaDoodle Bug Designs: Spring Bluebird

 

Be sure to go to FACEBOOK and comment for a chance to win some awesome prizes including :

Lovebug Creations - $15 gift certificate

KaDoodle Bug Designs - $30 gift certificate

Too Cute by Jessica - $20 in regular price files

Craftin Desert Diva's - one stamp set

 

LIKE us on Face Book HERE >>> Paper Flirtations

 

Thank you for visiting and hope to see you on our Face Book page!!

 

Hugs...

 

Tanya

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





Happy Mother's Day!!!

Hello everyone and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to you all!!

 

Today I am here to wish a certain mom a VERY SPECIAL Mother's Day. The woman who brought me into this world oh.. 30 something years ago. :) The woman who has taught me so much from cooking to being a mommy. Mom...

( my sisters, mom and I(on mom's left)... Happy Mother's Day in Heaven baby sis.. We love and miss you soo much)

 

 I love you SOOO much and wish we could be together today. I certainly hope that no matter how far away.. you are always in my heart and on my mind! You are the strongest woman I know and for that.. I LOVE YOU EVEN MORE!!

 

Well, I made mom something and wanted to share it with the world BEFORE she actually got it. :)  I will however save the card for just her. Gotta keep somethings OFF the internet right? hehe... ( my card is part of a FB hop next week so I CAN'T share it.. )

 

Anyways.. Here it is...

Happy Mother's Day Mom!!!

 

I used files from Fleurette Bloom for some of the flowers, the pot is from the Shilhouette Store and the FABULOUS ribbon is from Lovebug Creations.

 



Thank you for being such a WONDERFUL mom even when I didn't deserve it!! I am thankful for the friendship we have made over the years and it only gets better!!

 

This is a lil collage of what my wonderful family did for me!!

 

Thank you all for visiting and hope you had a WONDERFUL Mother's Day!! It is such a blessing to BE a mommy.

 

Big hugs...

Tanya









Teacher Appreciation Week

Hey y'all and welcome back!!

Those on my Facebook page have seen the Teacher Appreciation Gifts I made for the teachers this week. If you haven't, you are in luck!! Here they are!!

 

"Thank You" Daisies

The flower stems are wrapped in hemp and then I added some Lovebug Creations Green Goddess ribbon. It looks awesome and almost appears to be leaves!!

(Stay tuned... I'll add the last project in a bit) IF you want to see the project before everyone else here on the blog... go LIKE my Paper Flirtations Facebook Page by clicking this link and clicking LIKE!!Here is the SECOND Friday project.. (recently edited post to add this)

Apple for the Teachers
The apple is from Silhouette Studio. The ribbon is from Lovebug Creations and sadly is retired, but I LOVE this green!!!

 

 

 

Teacher Pencils

 

Sweet Cards my lil guy made (he has two teachers and cards are very similar as well as inside message)

 

Teacher Pretzels

 

 

 

I am so blessed to have teachers that my son "loves". It warms to heart to know they care for him as well as I could. Thank you Kim and Phyllis for all you have done for my lil guy. You really have no idea how grateful I am to have you in our lives.

 

I'll be back in a short bit with the last project for the teachers!!

 

Tanya





Happy Birthday Kristi

Hello and WELCOME BACK!!

Today we are celebrating a sweet friend and Lovebug Creationscreative team member's birthday~~~ KRISTI from Little Paper Sprinkles!! She is super sweet and talented!! I'm so blessed that our crafty paths have crossed!!

I made a cute lil card for her using 3 of Lovebug Creations products! I used Mama's Mesh, "Oh Darling" Rumple Ribbon, and a Green Beautiful Bloom. I just LOVE these products!

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOTS!! I hope your day is as beautiful as you are!!

Be sure to pop over to her page >> Little Paper Sprinkles and wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

 

Big hugs,

Tanya



Hoppy EASTER

Hello everyone and so glad to have you!!

I thought I'd make a post and show you a couple lil Easter projects I did for my kiddos. This weekend will be super busy so.. here are a few ideas that are rather easy and cheap!!

First up ... Bunny Food using pretzel sticks and Wilton Candy Melts. I used the prongs on a fork to make the lil marks. Hey, they really are on carrots!! LOL .. These were for my children's church youth group and they all loved them!! I whipped up the tags using my Cameo and cut and print and then some twine to add the tag.

 

My son is in Kindergarten and we always have to make lil surprises for his friends. Today he took lil sour cream containers ( this is how to make them> Splitcoast Stampers . Then, I added some grass to the top that I cut out using my Cameo ( you can use scissors and jagged lines as well).I added the grass BEFORE I closed up the top.  I used the same type of tags as above.. after all, they are both carrots, so it worked well. This is a GREAT project to involve your children in. My son had a BLAST filling these lil guys.

The bunny bags were bought from Walmart. All the pieces were included and all we had to do was peel the sticky and apply!! Yep.. I cheated here. This could be easily done with white lunch sacks and markers and cut out ears. The lil bunny bags are for his soccer buddies at tomorrow's game. He just loved filling the bags with goodies and knowing what it is them!!

 

Well, I hope this helped with a couple ideas you may be able to use! You still have a lil time!!

During your Easter celebration.. remember what the day REALLY is about and take a few minutes to reflect on what it means to you!!

 

Hoppy Easter !!

 

Tanya