Paper Flower Tutorial & Giveaway!

Thought I would share with you all a cute little project I made yesterday. Using my left overs from the layout I created the other day I quickly assembled this project. However I did have to cut a few petals out from the SVG file "Elegant Florals" from Scraptastical Kreations to create the lovely flower.

She has a couple of different collections of cut files that she has created for flowers. Be sure to check her out on facebook too!

Here is how I assembled my flower:

First you will need to cut out 3 large petals measuring 3" and one small petal that measures 2.5"

Then you will need to spray them with glimmer mist ( I used Tattered Angels "Rouge")

After you spray the petals, use your heat gun to dry them. When you are drying the petals, right before they get stiff take your fingers and create an accordion fold on each petal.

Once they are dry you will want to slightly pull on the edges of each petal to open the fold up a bit. Then take a skewer and curl your petals under on each set of flowers.

They should look like this after you are finished.

I use the Tulip Puffy Paint to create a snow like texture no each petal. A small line goes a long way. Please don't put too much on the petals or you will have a mountain of snow..LOL

After you are finished putting the puffy paint on, you will want to heat up the paint with a heat gun. This will cause the paint to "puff" up. 

After every thing is dried you will assemble the petals by laying each one inside of the other. Start with your larger petals and don't forget to alternate them so they will not lay on top of one another.

Then embellish the middle with stamens, buttons, bling or a button.

Hope you enjoyed this super easy flower tutorial!

Now for some more exciting news!

I'm giving away all types of goodies today!

Here is how you can enter to win:

- Must be a  follower of my blog

-Must promote this giveaway on your blog OR  a public post on Facebook

-Leave me a comment below

International people are welcome to enter also :) 

I will randomly pick a winner on Dec. 26th and post the winner on my blog! Be sure to check back.

If the giveaway is unclaimed after 2 weeks I will draw another winner! Its up to you to make sure you check back and see if you are the winner.

Also, don't forget that I have two flower classes that you can sign up for that are coming up soon.

You can check them out HERE!

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

Hugs, 

Anna 

Altered Album Giveaway Winner!!

Well, I have to say WOW...what are the chances of this happening! LOL...you lucky girl!!

Boni is our winner!!!!

Congrats Boni

((HUGS))

I would like to thank every one who signed up for this giveaway!

I will be having another giveaway next week so be sure to check back for more details on that one ;)

I hope every one has a creative week!

It's Giveaway Time....

As some of you already know I do Ustream shows called "Girl's Night" and we always have a really fun time creating on the spur of the moment! My friend Kristy thought it would be fun to see me alter a vinyl record. I have never really thought of altering one before and thought it would fun.

At this show I was playing around with Scraptastical Kreations "Garden Splendor" cutting files.

I used several of the files that are in that set to create the flowers, leaves, and stems.

The paper line I used was from BoBunny "Gabrielle" collection.

Both flowers are also made from that line of paper.

I have had a lot of people ask me what do I do with the projects I make for the Ustream shows. Well, some one suggested that I should have a giveaway with some of the projects I create. So, I thought it would be fun to find a new home for this altered vinyl record. Don't get me wrong I love this project but I have several more I will be making ;) for the holidays!

You might be asking yourself right now, how do I win?

Well, there are a couple of ways to enter this giveaway!

-For one spot you must leave a comment on this post and be a follower.

-For a second spot you must re-post this on your Facebook page or blog with a link back to this giveaway.

Please leave a comment for each of the spots.

I will be picking some one randomly so the more spots you have the greater chance you will have to win!

I will pick a winner at random on Wednesday Oct. 12th @ 3pm EST

Good luck!

I hope every one has a fun and creative week!

MPTS Blog Hop & Giveaway

Thank you for hopping along with us today! This is our first blog hop that we have done for "More Paper Than Shoes". We are excited to show off our projects using some of the roses in the store! I will also be giving away some goodies today too! So be sure to read at the bottom how to enter into the giveaway!

I am running a sale today ONLY in my store for 15% off all your items in the store! you can go to the store by clicking the red button in the top right hand corner.

Use this coupon code to get your discount: mptsbloghop

Here is our blog list for the hop:
YOU ARE HERE --> Anna - http://www.annafearer.blogspot.com/
NEXT STOP --> Patricia - http://pattyandcharlie.blogspot.com/
Marlene - http://uniquelyella.blogspot.com/
Charlene - http://lifeissogood495.blogspot.com/
Kristen - http://huneebcreations.blogspot.com/
Doreen - http://mybedazzledtreasures.blogspot.com/
Patty - http://scrap-happinings.blogspot.com/
Angela - http://theblingtheory.blogspot.com/
Juliana - http://iluvvintagescrap.blogspot.com/

Here is my project I created using some of the "Sea Foam" collection roses in the store. I cut a 6" strip of a weaved place mat I got at the Dollar Store to make the napkin ring.

I attached both ends to make the round circle with some strong adhesive.

Then I added some leaves, tulle, and pollen stamens for accents around the roses.

I think this would make any place setting some thing to talk about! This napkin ring would look great sitting next to a plate for a wedding or a church luncheon.

These are fun and easy to make! It's easy to dress up a table using some of these roses!
Thank you so much for visiting our blgo hop and we hope you enjoy all the projects along this wonderful hop!



Now, it's time for the giveaway rules...YAY!!


I am giving away these goodies you see here in this picture along with a

$10 gift certificate to use in my store!


How to enter for the giveaway:

-You must become a follower of this blog.

-You must visit ALL the blogs and leave a comment on their project for this blog hop!



I will randomly pick a winner tomorrow!

I hope you enjoy this hop and we are sure to have another one planned in the near future.

Good luck to every one and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO YOUR NEXT STOP



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What are you thankful for? Giveaway - Closed!

What are you thankful for?
"GIVEAWAY"

As each day comes to us refreshed and anew, so does my gratitude renew itself daily. The breaking of the sun over the horizon is my grateful heart dawning upon a blessed world. ~Terri Guillemets


We often run through life racing to get to the next day. We forget to stop some times and be thankful for what we have. I am guilty of this at times. The last couple of months, I feel like I have been climbing a mountain that never stops. Along the way I never noticed that there were valleys that I could have stopped at. Life is about learning lessons and growing stronger with each one. I'm thankful that I found a path to which I could take a rest and reflect on what I have in my life. I'm so very thankful for my family and friends. I know without them I couldn't have made it this far. They inspire me to keep pushing the limits of all of this. Each smile I see on my children's face is a blessing. Their spirits are like angels playing in the clouds. My friend's shoulders are strong from me leaning on them but they enjoy the workout..LOL. I'm also thankful for the support that my followers and customers give me. I have made some wonderful friends along the way. I want to show my appreciation by giving away this flower spray.

But.....

There are few things you need to do when signing up for this giveaway.

1.) You must be a follower on my blog.

2.) You must leave a comment about what you are thankful for!

ok......let the giveaway begin!

Deadline to sign up is Saturday November 20th @ midnight EST