I've been cleaning out, organizing, etc., and had a thought when I came across 2 boxes full of vintage cards, books, etc. ... BUT DON'T PANIC .. I didn't actually PUNCH the vintage items... see below for my solution :)
I made these beautiful paper flowers!!
SUPPLIES shown below: Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch (Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog, item 118073, pg 10), Pink Corduroy Buttons (Mini catalog, item 117681, pg 13), sponge daubers and ink, paper piercer and mat
Step 1: punch out 5 layers - either from old books and cards, or from reproductions (see below). Crumple each layer in your hand, flatten, then sponge ink around edges (I used Rose Red).
Step 2: pile up the 5 layers on the paper piercing mat and poke a hole thru all the layers with the paper piercing tool (add punched out circles if desired):
Step 3: place a button thru the center hole to secure all layers:
Step 4: start with the layer closest to the button, scrunch it up between your fingers
Step 5: repeat with all layers until your flower looks like this (I know.. pretty sad lookin'):
Step 6: open up all layers.. flattening them a bit, but leaving it somewhat 3-D
Aren't they pretty!!?? I just loved them! Next project is to add them to a card or other project... but.. that's next on the list.
OK>> SO >> my solution to NOT actually punch out vintage cards and books.... I xeroxed pages from old books and xeroxed old cards and punched out those! :)
Do you have the new fabulous Fancy Flower Punch?? If not.. you need it ! :)
Patty!
Thanks! My Fancy Flower Punch comes next Tuesday and I've been thinking of making something like that with this! Thanks so much! Tell me, does it work with DSP too (I think cardstock would be too heavy...) Thanks again!
Posted by: Peg | February 18, 2010 at 04:34 AM
Love this, Patty! Great idea!
Posted by: Lisa Brown | February 18, 2010 at 05:08 AM
Great idea Patty. I have the punch and am going to try this today. Thanks for all the cool stuff you do and show. LOVE IT! Mary /N.C.
Posted by: Mary Lloyd | February 18, 2010 at 06:02 AM
This flower is certainly a WOW...thanks for sharing. This punch will have to go on my "want" list.
Posted by: Faye | February 18, 2010 at 06:08 AM
What a great idea - I have some vintage items as well, so I may have to give it a try. My sister & I also go to a website that has vintage images - www.thevintageworkshop.com
Janet
Posted by: Janet Higerd | February 18, 2010 at 07:11 AM
Gorgeous! I love all the layered flowers that are popping up everywhere! That new punch looks wonderful!
You always post the best ideas.
Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | February 18, 2010 at 08:10 AM
Beautiful, Patty! As always! I wanted to ask what weight of paper you xeroxed onto? Heavy text? Anything particular? ;) TFS!
Posted by: JulieHRR | February 18, 2010 at 08:51 AM
Gorgeous!!! And very resourceful.
Awesome job. Thanks for showing.
Posted by: Tammy Jackson | February 18, 2010 at 09:30 AM
these are so nice; a fantastic job done with older books & sharing them with us; thanks so much!
Posted by: Susan | February 18, 2010 at 10:29 AM
This might have already been said but...THESE ARE GORGEOUS !!! hehehehe
Love ya!
Posted by: Corinne (aka Roxy) | February 18, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Love your flowers and thanks for the copying tip of the vintage cards and books, great idea!
Posted by: Rose Kery | February 18, 2010 at 01:09 PM
I think it was just yesterday that I said that I really don't like shabby chic and wouldn't wear a flower pin. I lied, well maybe you just changed my mind, but wow, I love your flowers and yes I need that punch now.
Warm up the copier, cuz here I come!
Posted by: Darrah | February 18, 2010 at 03:27 PM
Love these! I'm attracted to anything Vintage. Whatever happened with your linens?
/p
Posted by: Pattie Sykes | February 19, 2010 at 05:55 AM
Patty what a great idea! Thanks for the awesome tip. You could probably even copy some of your favorite vintage tablecloths etc. I'm going to give it a try today!!!!!
Posted by: Carol Hibbert | February 19, 2010 at 07:42 AM
Thank you for your great ideas and examples!
Posted by: Christine | February 19, 2010 at 07:59 AM
Really pretty color combos and papers. Very sweet for any occasion.
Olivia
Posted by: Olivia | February 19, 2010 at 08:19 AM
Great instructions on this - I'm gonna have to try it! They are even cuter in person!
:-)
Posted by: Wanda G | February 19, 2010 at 02:33 PM
These are so cute Patty, I made them today!!! I have been playing around with this punch, but never went to quite so many layers and it looks fabulous!!! Thanks again for the inspiration - you ROCK!! I am going to post it on my blog for tomorrow and will of course credit you :-)
*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | February 19, 2010 at 05:17 PM
Well now you've done it--I did not think I needed this punch--I hvae so many of our punches--but after seeing these GREAT flowers and what you can do with them--yup, you guessed--it went in for me on my club order. Can't wait to get mine and play with it.
Also, thanks for the response to my e-mail. big Hugs, nola
Posted by: Nola Burkhard | February 22, 2010 at 03:23 PM