Joan's Gardens Challenge & Mini Tutorial

I always LOVE when Thursdays roll around ... that means it's time for another fun challenge at Joan's Gardens.  Today's requirements are as follows:

• Create a card with lots of layers
• Color theme should be Pink and White
• Add some dimensional flowers.
• Use a rectangle and an oval layer

Of course Selma has inspired us with her AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL card ... you'll want to pop over to either Joan's Challenge Post or Selma's Blog to take a peek!  I'm telling you, she is the most talented lady I've ever met!  Especially when it comes to making flowers!  She is the "QUEEN OF FLOWER MAKING" ... but I'm learning!!  LOL

What do you think?  I'm thrilled with the outcome and actually think I will make a matching 'box' to send it in (scroll to bottom for photos/link to make the matching box).  Most all items used on this card can be purchased through Joan's Gardens Store and I will try to identify each item to make it easier for you to make your own purchase.

* * *NOW FOR MY MINI FLOWER TUTORIAL* * *

Here are the items I used to make these flowers.  Be sure to look under PUNCHES & TOOLS FOR FLOWERS on Joan's sidebar for easy location of these items.  MS punches are shown in the MS category.

Martha Stewart Hydrangea Punch - M283028

Martha Stewart 3 in 1 Hydrangea Punch - M283031

Sun Punch - 474789

Tool Kit (A MUST HAVE) - 474934

McGill Paper Blossoms Molding Mat (A MUST HAVE) - 459223

Art Institute Adhesive - Art Glitter - Dries Clear - 159723

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist 'cranberry zing'

Step 1:  Punch out the number of flowers you will want for your project.
I used the scrap of pink from the base card to make my flowers.

Step 2:  On the LARGEST and center petals, I have spritzed with Glimmer Mist.

 Step 3:  The MIDDLE size petal will be used on my actual flower ... the extra SMALL flowers will be scattered around on my card and a marker will be used to make a dot for the center.  Here I have used my Stylus from the flower kit and pushed down in the center to make the petals 'CUP'.

Step 4:  While the spritzed flowers are still damp, I use the FLAT tweezers from the toolkit to form the petals.  By simply putting your tweezers down the center of one of the petals, and holding between your fingers, you gently TWIST the tweezers forward.  Do this with each petal ... really gives the petals beautiful dimension.
 

 Step 5:  Next you will want to use your Stylus and push down in the center of each of your flower pieces to make them 'CUP.

Last Step:  Glue your pieces together to create your flowers.  Just a little DAB of this Art Glitter glue works perfectly but you can use what ever glue you are comfortable with.

There you have it!  These are so easy to make ... but I must tell you, having the RIGHT TOOLS makes all the difference in the world.  You can see MANY wonderful flower making tutorials over on Selma's Blog ... be sure to check it out.  AND, before I forget ... other items used on my card are as follows:

Spellbinder Classic & Scallop Ovals
Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch
Martha Stewart Pine Branch Punch

Cheery Lynn Designs -Fanciful Flourish Die (B117)

Tim Holtz (Sizzix #657197) Fancy & Floral Frames Embossing Folder

Items in RED were purchased through Joan's Gardens.

Other qualifying challenges:

Cooking It Up With Katie -  Recipe - 3 favorite things (Flowers, Butterflies, Embossing Folders)

 Crafts and Me - Shades of Spring

Gingersnap Creations GC140 - Only TWO colors (Pink and White)

Paper Pretties - Use Punches and Dies

The Paper Shelter #52 - Add a Sentiment

 Flutter By Wednesday - Photo inspiration & something with wings

** EDIT TO SHARE BOX FOR CARD **

Instead of reinventing the wheel ... I will direct you to Selma's post on how to create the matching box for your cards.  This is where I got the idea in the first place.  Here is mine using her instructions:

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you enjoyed my little tutorial and card.
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
Darlene