Die Cut Flower Pins

I loved the Koozi so much that I decided to make some pins.  I cut the flowers from the Fun Flowers Bigz L Die that is in the new Occasions Mini.  I cut the flowers from white felt.  I developed a new technique using reinkers and alcohol in a mini mister bottle.  It makes the most beautiful flowers that are lighter in the center and darker on the edges. I used an Antique Brad to put the flower petals together. The leaves are from the Island Floral Sizzix Die. They are colored the same way as the flowers. I added my own little flourish using scrap pieces of ribbon and a little piece of black tulle.  I think these pins turned out just tooooooo, tooooooo cute.  I'd love to hear your thoughts, so please take a second to leave a comment.  If you're interested in any of the dies or other supplies I used, please email me.

Fifth Ave Floral Bouquet

What a g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s bouquet! Wouldn't this make a beautiful wedding invitation/announcement or bridal shower invitation?  These roses are what I call the MacIver Rose technique.  You can check out Sandi MacIver's blog for additional information on how to make these roses, she has a tutorial. They are very easy and so much fun.  I started with a 12 x 5.5" piece of paper.  I scored it at 4" and 8.25 leaving folded panels of 4" and 3/75".  I placed 3 roses on the front 4" panel and 2 roses are the panel that lies underneath., creating the look of a bouquet.  I've had this design in my mind for a while, so I'm glad to be sharing it woth you. I used the Fifth Ave Floral rose and embossed it with white embossing powder.  The roses are colored with So Saffron, Pink Pirouette, Peach Parfait and Cajun Craze re-inkers. Using the Big Shot, I embossed the base card with the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder.

Video - Lighted Christmas Tree with Petals-a-Plenty

Inside of Card

This really cute idea is in many places on the internet, however, I haven't seen one done as a tree, then decorated. So I have put my own little spin on this technique.  Below is a video with all supplies listed. Please take time to comment.  I love reading them!