I made this card using the Estate Sale product line. I'm going to show you how to make this easy paper flower.Supplies: Newspaper or old book pages, Distress Ink & blending tool, 2" scallop circle punch (or use die cutter), twine, and medium brad (it will not show.)
1. I printed sheets of newspaper onto white computer paper to make my flower. You'll want to use thinner paper - ledger, book, or computer paper as the paper will scrunch better. I didn't print the image on both sides of the paper, if I had to do it again I would.
2. Next, I lightly inked the newspaper with brown ink using a blending tool to make it look a little aged.
3. Punch 8 scallop circles out of the newspaper.
4. Now layer the 8 circles together and poke a hole in the center. Place brad through hold to keep layers together. I inked the edges of the scallops at this point for more definition.
5. Scrunch layers starting with the top one. The top one should be scrunched enough to cover the brad.
6. Fluff the layers and if you like, add a bit more ink to the edges to give the flower more dimension.
7. Now you can adhere the flower to your layout or card!
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Love the flower! Thanks for the link to the newspaper thing--how cool!
Posted by: AnnaMarie | June 25, 2010 at 11:44 AM
LOVe that flower Celeste! I've been meaning to make one of those! Thanks for reminding me! :)
Posted by: Deanna M | June 25, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Love that flower - gorgeous card!
I am so excited to win a class - thanks!
Posted by: Fleur Smith | June 25, 2010 at 01:03 PM
Very cool how Celeste used newspaper to make the flower!
Posted by: Erika M | June 25, 2010 at 01:18 PM
Love this! Thanks for the steps.
Posted by: Cynthia B. | June 25, 2010 at 06:24 PM
That's clever. Thanks for sharing.
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Posted by: Brittney A | June 25, 2010 at 08:32 PM
How do you print news print? Is there a link?
Posted by: Shelly Berg | June 26, 2010 at 04:34 PM
Never mind on the newspaper link - i missed it the first time! TFS!
Posted by: Shelly Berg | June 26, 2010 at 04:35 PM
Love the flower...what a great way to add to a card. I am so going to try this...thanks for the awesome idea
Posted by: ANNETTE ALLEN | June 26, 2010 at 06:46 PM
Love the look of this flower!
Posted by: Carol Metully | June 27, 2010 at 02:08 AM
This is a beautiful card, and I love the flower!!!!
Posted by: Suzanne | June 27, 2010 at 02:33 PM
Love the flower...must give it a try! TFS
Posted by: Carolyn | June 28, 2010 at 06:30 AM
Love the newspaper scan idea. I am definitely going to do this.
Posted by: Erica in Ohio | June 28, 2010 at 08:37 PM