December 18, 2011

Torn flowers tutorial

I have struggled to get into the Christmas Spirit this year for the simple reason I can't wrap my head around the fact that though I will be with my sister and her family, my DH and DS,(I have to add we will be on a secluded beach on the Mozambique coast!!) I will not be with my daughter and my Dad.  Now this is the first Christmas in my daughter's life that she is away from home, and I suppose this is a strong sign that she is not my little girl any more.  The other reason is the whirlwind setting up of the shop
which was the most amazing adventure and continues to grow every day but has left me breathless and without much time to think of other things.  The store is decked out in holiday loveliness but my home sadly neglected.  Even my almost 16 year old has said it is not quite the same.

I have been scrapping amongst all the craziness and this LO is inspired by the work of Gabrielle Pollacco
Her Blog is called "Such a pretty mess" and I find her work awe-inspiring. 

Here is the link to the page that inspired my torn flowers 
page 


 As you can see I have not added the second photos, will do ... some day soon

Some close-ups

Torn flowers
These flowers were inspired by Gabriella Pollacco
Requirements:
3 different pattern papers
Stamens
3D circles
Diamond glaze
Zots/Tombow
Distress tool
Chalks

To Make:
1.                  Tear 3 different size circle, if you struggle to tear then punch or cut circles and distress
2.                  Partially tear 5 times into the circle, being very careful not to tear through the circle.  Chalk edges

                                    
3.                  Curl the petals using a kebab stick or toothpick.
4.                  Layer the curled petals, adhere using glue or Diamond Glaze
5.                  To make centre:
·         Punch small circle and chalk
·         Place pop dot on the underneath
·         Using either glue or a Zot crisscross stamens.  Continue until all the stamens are adheredAdd another Zot or glue turn over and place into centre of flower.

I hope I have inspired you
until next time 
have a scraplicious time
Wilna
PS thanks for popping in, please leave a comment and let me know what you think. I will do a random draw when I get back from my trip and send a small RAK to one lucky person.

5 comments:

Alma Carter : Emsige Biene said...

Your LO is awesome Wilna!! I know the feeling of running a shop and neglecting a household!!! I don't even get time to update my blog :-( Hope you get time to relax a bit! Hugs
Alma

Mindi Brown ~}:{~ said...

I am hoping to get my store up and running this spring, so now I know what I have to look forward to! I love the torn flowers and I will have to try them soon :)

Unknown said...

Very nice Wilna! Love it! Gabi is one of my favorites too!!

Kay said...

This layout is just gorgeous, Wilna! Love your tutorial!

An'Jenic G. said...

Wow love how you add the string to your flower. Its diffrent and cool.