Saturday, June 16, 2012

SCRAPS TO TREASURES ~ DAY 2

Welcome to another fun filled day of ideas to use those little scraps that are lying around everywhere. Most likely you have just come from  http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/
but if you missed the beginning of the hop you can start back at  http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/ 

I came across this awesome idea on the 'Fiskers' website just about a year ago, paper flowers using corner punchers.  It was love at first sight. I will show you how to make a basic one and then show you a variety of ones at the end.

To begin, I started off with two 2 inch by 2 inch square scraps.
Next make an incision in the middle of each side. I never measure, I just eyeball it. Be sure not to cut all the way to the center or it will rip if you are using brads for the centers.
Insert each of the corners into a corner punch of your choice. I used one of the designs from Fiskers 'romantique' punch.
Next you want to fold down each side of the punches in a diagonal. The square on the left is what it will look like from the top. The square on the right is what the underneath will look like.
If you are using a brad for the center insert a hole directly in the middle of each square. I use a thumb tack but it might be easier if you have a piecing tool. Then insert your brad of choice. This is what a basic/base of the flowers look like. This one is simple and sweet.
Here is one that is a little bit more complicated. The base is a Martha Stewart punch with a smaller version of the original punch I used on top of that with a little rose in the center. (I have a rose making video tutorial here on my blog ~ May 1st.)
Here is one using a Martha Stewart circle corner punch for the base. I used the same Fiskers punch as in the demonstration just a different shape, and added a matching rose in the middle. This one is all glued together with no brad needed.
Here is another one using a Martha Stewart corner punch (can you tell I have an addiction to her punches???) Then the same Fiskers punch as the one before for the middle layer and attach the rose with a purple colored brad in the middle.
I just love this next two toned pink one. The base is the same as the middle layers from the two previous pictures. Then the middle layer here is the base that I used in the demonstration. Once again with a rose all glued together. This to me just screams 'romantic victorian'.
Here is the demonstation base, but I added a blue top layer with a fabric brad in the middle ~ just perfect for a baby shower.
This one I have been told looks more like a snowflake.
Be aware that for those of you who attempt to make these...they become addicting. I am always making them, trying to find different ways to make them unique. I have used brads, eyelets, stickles, every corner punch combo possible. Good luck and enjoy the rest of the hop.

24 comments:

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    1. Awww thanks again for the sweet comment Susan. I remember making my first one really not sure what I was doing, but now I can create one in less than 2 minutes. They are super fun.

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  2. Very pretty flowers! When I first saw the cuts, I thought you were going to show me how to make a pinwheel. I like this even better!!!

    Fondly,
    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com
    E.mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

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    1. Thanks so much for your compliments Ellen. I can see where you thought I might be making a pin wheel ~ which is actually another great idea for scraps huh? I think we should have another Scrap To Treasures hop!!!

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  3. Love seeing new Ideas and looks Easy! Thanks for Sharing! :0)
    cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com

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    1. I agree with you ~ I love new ideas too. Try these, they are simple and easy. (oh and addicting!!!) Good Luck.

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  4. I have to say they are adorable, def..gonna give a trhy!
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you so much for the compliment Cathy. I will follow your blog in hope of seeing some real soon!!

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  5. WOW This is so cool!! I will give them a try thanks for sharing!

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    1. Thanks so much for the compliment. Please do give them a try. I would love to see what you come up with :) Good luck.

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  6. awesome!
    you have definitely added to the enjoyment of this HoP ! TY ~
    HaPpY HoPping today .^.^...

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    1. oh Faith that is the sweetest compliment ever. This was my first 2 day hop ever and man it was a lot of work especially working full time (including a double split shift yesterday). But I had a great time. Can't wait for the next one.

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  7. Super cute idea! Love these flowers and I believe that I might need to go out and "find" some of these corner punches. What a great "reason to buy" them! (that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!!)

    Thanks for hopping with us!

    Robin
    www.scrapandchat.blogspot.com

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    1. Haha Robin, thanks for the laugh. I needed it. Glad you enjoyed them and good luck with yours.

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  8. Love! Thank you! Favorited! Currently printing! LOL, sorry its very rare that I find flowers that I am able to make with my limited talent level. And these are SO DARN elegant its unthinkable that 2x2 squares punched 1 time in a corner did this. Time to pull out my corner punches that I never use anymore!

    http://carlyjostuff.blogspot.com/
    ilovereich@atlanticbb.net

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    1. AWWWW thank you so much for the fabulous comments. I think you would be surprised at your ability to make paper flowers. You should scroll thru my blog...I featured a different paper flower on Fridays during the winter. It was my way of getting through the dark, cold months here in New England. Let me know if I can be of any help:)

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  9. These are really really neat!! I will have to try this, all those punches in my drawer, thank you!! :)

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    1. Thanks so much for the comments. I am glad I could inspire you to dig those punches out. Good luck :)

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  10. How pretty are those flowers. Thank you for sharing that tutorial. Def need to give that a try.
    Ashley

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    1. Thanks for the compliments Ashley! Please do give these a try. Let me know if I can be of any help at all. As a follower of yours, I can't wait to see what you come up with. Good luck.

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  11. those look like fun i might have to try those!!

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    1. Thanks Jessi. They are fun and addicting :)

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  12. I'm a little late jumping for the second day but I am so glad I was able to finally. I just love your flowers to the point I posted this blog on my Facebook. I hope you don't mind but people have to see the beauty you have created.

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    1. Hello again, I am so glad that you came back. Of course I don't mind you sharing. (I love the exposure:) I would love to see the post, if you could share with me.

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