FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

I made this floral arrangement for our church where my husband pastors.  (click on photos to enlarge them) Getting the supplies together to make it was not an easy task.  I was asked to make it when it was between seasons which made it very hard to find flowers.  So...

I hand to buy flowers by the stem.... 2 stems of this, 3 stems of that and 5 stems of something else.  You get the idea.  See those three stems of white flowers sticking out of the top?  They were actually 2 stems and I had to cut one in half to make three because they only had 2 stems.  When I finally got it all together and started designing the arrangement I didn't have enough flowers to make the design I wanted to make. So.....

I took it all apart and started over.  I still did not have enough flowers and had to plunder through  my own stash of flowers to find enough flowers to complete it.  The container was mine too.  It is in a silver urn that would retail for at least $50.00.  It's heavy and has to be polished.

This is a VERY tall arrangement, about 4 feet.  I made it using my favorite colors, pink and purple.  I love bright colors.   It is really what I would consider a spring arrangement, but the only flowers they had out were left overs from spring and summer.  The good thing was that all the flowers were 60% off.  This arrangement would retail for about $500.00.  A flower arrangement half this size would easily cost $250 or more at Michael's, Hobby Lobby, or a florist.

Fall will be here soon and I have already gathered the flowers to make a fall arrangement!  This time I want be scrambling for flowers.

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A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME

These are the 4 pages I put together for everyone to make at the April Workshop. Everything to make all 4 pages is provided at the workshop. Everyone gets a complete package of the Heartfelt "Whimsy" (3 - 12"x12" sheets of Felt Die-Cut Shapes)  The felt shapes are retired, but I have one package for sale for $5 (was $9.95) + shipping. All you need to bring is your adhesive and scissors. As always, I have extra adhesive and scissors on hand for you to purchase, if needed. The cost of the workshop is $20 this includes the cost of your kit.

The birdcages were stamped using the "Love Birds" stamp set.

The flower (pictured above) was made using the Spring Up stamp set. 

I used a Bitty Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gem in the center of the flower.

The leaves are stamped using a stamp from the Treasure Life stamp set using Creme Brulee ink.

The sentiment (pictured above...John 3:16) is from the stamp set Everlasting Life.

The flowers (pictured above and below) were made using the Hooray Bouquet stamp set. 

I inked the edges of the green (Pear) photo mats with "Pear" ink.

Products Used: Heartfelt Whimspy felt shapes the felt shapes are retired, but I have one pkg. for sale for $5 (was $9.95) + shipping; Bitty Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems; 12"x12" Lucy Paper pack; Spring Up stamp set; Treasure Life stamp set; Love Birds stamp set; Everlasting Life stamp set; Hooray Bouquet stamp set; Colonial White cardstock; Stamp pads: Cotton Candy, Hollyhock, Blush, Creme Brulee, Pear, Black

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EASILY MAKE YOUR OWN ROSES

I am so excited over the new Spring Up stamp set B1365 !!! Get this stamp set for ONLY $13.95 by clicking here: Spring Up OR Call me to place your order! Be sure to check out the clearance items too here: While Supplies Last


This is one of many looks you can get when making a flower using this stamp set. IT IS SO EASY!!!!

The above photo shows the flower before I glued it or added ink to the back and edges of the rose. I was just playing with it to get the look I liked.

To make this rose.....

Stamp the images three times on white cardstock

Ink the back and edges of the flower using a sponge dobber

Cut out one rose cutting around only the outer edges (this will be your base)

Cut out the other two roses cutting around the edges of the image and following the white line into the center of the image.

Curl 1 of the cut out roses loosly and glue to the stamped image base.

Curl the 2nd rose a little tighter and glue it in the center of the first two layers.

Add a self adhesive pearl to the center.

The above card is shown with a different syle of rose made with this same stamp set.

EASTER IS COMING! LET'S CELEBRATE!!!

This is the 2 page layout we made Tuesday night at one of my monthly workshops.

Stamp sets used on this page were Happy Easter stamp D1085 and Bird Basics D1338. Close To My Heart Exclusive Inks Markers were used for the shading on the eggs.

The title "Happy Easter" is stamped with Eastertime stamp set D1259 .

The bird was stamped using the Bird Basics stamp set D1338. I used a twig from the yard, Prima flowers and added rhinestones to the centers.

Stamp sets used on this page were Happy Easter stamp D1085 and Easter Eggs (February stamp of the month). Close To My Heart Exclusive Inks Markers were used for the shading on the eggs.
The blue speckles on the orange egg were made using Easter Eggs (feb. stamp of the month).

The orange speckles on the yellow egg and the blue crackle on the other egg were made using the Easter Eggs (feb. stamp of the month).

 

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FLOWER ARRANGEMENT I MADE

I made this arrangement for $25.00. I like the way it turned out.