Wednesday, 31 December 2008

Rustic (Scruffy) Flower

I needed a rustic unfussy looking flower for this card I was making, had a play and came up with this rustic looking flower.

I punched out 3 circles - 1 x 1.5" in blue, 1 3/4" in gingham and a 3/4" in blue

Distress the edges of the circles with a distressing tool and a nail file. Don't be afraid to crumple/crease the discs, crumpled and bashed is GOOD! Edge the discs with a matching ink and add a few more bends and creases for good measure. Assemble with a brad - the one I've used is from the QVC Cosmo Cricket TSV and was perfect for the look I wanted.

A really quick and easy embellishment that matches perfectly with whatever colours/papers you are using on your project (apologies for the blurred picture).

Bev
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5 comments:

  1. Julie Allain31 December 2008 at 21:02

    WOW Bev your card is stunning and I love your rustic flower!!

    I have those punches so will definitely be having a go x

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  2. DeeDee1 January 2009 at 02:54

    This is great.....I'm gonna give it a whirl!! THANKS!!

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  3. maddy hill3 January 2009 at 00:50

    love the card and just adore the tutorial for the rustic flower ! totally fabulous !

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  4. Nayheli3 January 2009 at 05:03

    Wooow!! Beautiful card, very ingenious!
    Hugs from México, Happy 2009!!!

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  5. Mary Leeson6 January 2009 at 19:03

    What a neat idea, must try that. THanks much and bless ya~

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