While I was blog hopping this morning, I ran a cross a tutorial by my friend Selma, on creating roses from punches. She always does such gorgeous work! Well, I thought I would get it a whirl and I think I failed miserably. I only had 2 of the 3 pear punches she used and so I figured I would wing it! Here is the result of my attempt.
All of the papers are from my scrap bin, except for the gorgeous embossed lattice layer, which was a gift from my friend Carol. Thanks, Carol! I used some spring green satin ribbon and white tulle to balance my roses and then tucked in a few fern punches for my greens. My sentiment is from Amuse and is stamped on a SU! punch out that my DD gave me. All of my sponging is done in SU! Blushing Bride ink.
I think that the key is to break down the fibers in the paper petals so they are easier to work with. I had fun playing, and if you would like to see Selma's tutorial, please visit her blog here.
See you soon!
21 comments:
You did NOT fail miserably.... this is stunning! Absolutely beautiful rose!
It's a lovely card considering you didn't have all the punches Mary Anne!!!
I didn't know you needed three!!! Will have to look into this as I'd like to try too!
Mary Anne
Your card and flowers are absolutely gorgeous.
Myrna
I don't see failure...I see a beautiful rose on a beautiful card. Love that lattice bg and all your leaves are perfect. Tfs and keep creating these beauties for us to see.
I think your flowers are gorgeous myself!
These are beautiful...don't be so hard on yourself...you do great flowers...
WOW WOW WOW!! They turned out beautiful!!Beautiful card!!
This is so pretty, I absolutely love those flowers. Beautifully done!!!
Considering you only had two punches, your flower is just gorgeous...
This is a fabulous flower MaryAnn.
I think you did fantastic! It's a beautiful rose.
Nope! I'm not seeing any failure here - just pure gorgeousness!!! (is that a word?) Seriously, you did a beautiful job with these flowers and I LOVE the colors you chose! I think this is the best use of that ef I've seen yet my friend! LOVE this!
Mary Anne,
Love your roses, you fail I don't think so. It is so much fun to try new things.
Definitely not a failure! I think those roses came out beautifully! And the tule and ribbon etc all embellish it perfectly. Great card!
Oh I think you were Very Successful!! It's gorgeous!! Now I want pear punches, didn't even know there were any!! LOL
Well, I think your "winging it" turned out wonderfully! Your flowers and the entire card are stunning!
Beautiful card, well cards, your projects are wonderful. Oh, you puppy adorable. :)
Girlfriend~You nailed this one!! I am totally loving your card! So much to look at and it is OH SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
you are officially "nuts" LOL this is beautiful!!! plus I think you are so brave - I am totally intimidated by Selma (-: and you nailed the roses..what a woman!!
So pretty!
Oh my, this is stunning! Your flowers are absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful embossing! The embellishments are a perfect touch!
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