Right now I am addicted to flowers and I am making paper flowers like crazy...I just can't seem to get enough of them. They are easy and fun to make too - I use my Nestibilities (I have used circle, scalloped, inverted scalloped, etc.) Cut your paper and then spray each piece with a bit of water to help make it more "workable" but don't get it too wet...crinkle it up...and then start layering. Add a brad in the center to hold together. Once the paper is dry you can reposition it to get the look you want. I LOVE these flowers!
My favorite technique is distressing. I love to grunge things up....the one thing I always find myself doing is distressing the outer edges of my papers....to do this, I open my scissors and scrape away at the outer edges of my paper until I find my desired distressed-ness! I also feel the need to ink these edges afterwards, otherwise it doesn't feel quite finished.
... is another simple one, it would be fussy cutting. Fussy cutting (which stems from quilting lingo) is defined as cutting a specific motif or design from fabric or (in paper crafting) paper. I just love my fine tipped micro scissors and think there is nothing more relaxing than cutting into some gorgeous paper. It is also a great way to maximize your budget by making embellishments from patterned paper that you already have on hand.
I asked Danielle what one of her favorite papercrafting techniques was, and here's what she said...
"One of my favorite papercrafting techniques is paper piecing. You can use a punch, scissors, or a die cut machine, and make different kinds of embellishments. I like to punch circles out of patterned paper and create scalloped borders, flowers and buttons. To make the buttons, you punch a circle and then using either a hole punch or a paper piercer, place two holes in the center. Then I usually add a piece of jute or embroidery thread. I also end up sewing on every project. It is something so simple, but it makes anything look polished."
Thanks Danielle for these great ideas! I love how she sews on her projects to create added dimension. This is a simple and inexpensive way to embellish your projects! I'll have to try this one.
