Dahlia Fold Flower – Picture Tutorial

Dahlia Fold Flower

I promised a picture tutorial for making a Dahlia Fold flower and today’s the day! Making these flowers is very addictive and so much fun.  I will say that at first, I got a little frustrated folding the tiny pieces but with practice it has turned from frustrating to fun. Practicing with larger circles is the key to getting the technique down.  

You can also watch a step by step video for making these flowers by clicking here

Tomorrow my email subscribers will be receiving a PDF version of the directions for making the flower and the directions for today’s card. If you haven’t signed up yet be sure to do it today so you won’t miss out.  You can find the sign up form on the sidebar of my blog where it says “Keep in Touch.”  (more…)

Quick Update on Lily Framelits Dies

UPDATE: The Lily Dies Have Sold Out!

I’m posting twice today to let you know that the Lily Framelits Dies are almost sold out. These dies coordinate with the Lasting Lily stamp set, a FREE stamp set you can earn during Sale-a-Bration with a $100 order.  Inventory of these dies is almost depleted so if you’ve been thinking about getting them, please order just as soon as you can! Click here if you’re ready to place an order!

Here are some project ideas from Stampin’ Up! using both the Lily Framelits Dies and Lasting Lily stamp set. (more…)

Hello Cupcake Sale-a-Bration Free Gift

Floral Romance Designer Series Paper

It’s Friday! I hope you have plans for the weekend that involve play and/or relaxation! 

Today’s card uses two designs from the Floral Romance Designer Series Paper and an embossed piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock.  I have to admit that combining two different pieces of Designer Series Paper is out of my comfort zone but I’m pretty happy with how these two printed designs look together.   (more…)

Stampin’ Up! Floral Romance

Floral Romance Designer Series Paper

Today is a two card day! This week I’ve been showcasing Stampin’ Up! Floral Romance Designer Series Paper.  When I created both of today’s cards last weekend, I had no idea that the Wonderful Floral Framelits Dies, used to create the leaves, would be sold out before I could share them. If you were unable to purchase the dies, another option for creating leaves is our Sprig Punch or the Frosted Bouquet Framelits Dies.   (more…)

Update on Sold Out Products

Unfortunately several Big Shot Framelits Dies have sold out or are nearing sold out status.

The following dies have SOLD OUT:

  • Doily Builder Thinlits Dies (page 47 Occasions Catalog)
  • Call Me Cupcake Framelits Dies (Sale-a-Bration Coordination product)
  • Hop Around Framelits Dies (Sale-a-Bration Coordination product)

The following dies are nearing sold out status:

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Going, Going, Gone!

Sale-a-Bration Coordination products are going FAST!! I’m sorry to say but the Hop Around Framelits have sold out.  I’ve heard that the Call Me Cupcake Framelits are low in stock so please, act quickly if you want any of the Sale-a-Bration Framelits that match our free Sale-A-Bration products.  (more…)

Happiness Blooms Dahlia Flower

Once I start making Dahlia Fold flowers, I can’t stop! This one was created using Happiness Bloom Designer Series Paper. When choosing a paper to use, I look for two compatible designs because you’ll see both sides of the paper.

I used a 1-3/4″ Circle Punch to punch out 8 circles.  You can watch my video here (it’s also at the end of this post) to see how to fold each circle.  I use retired paper in the video but you’ll see that it’s pretty easy to fold the paper and create one gorgeous flower! After folding each piece, I glued them to a 2″ circle (I used a 2″ Circle Punch).  (more…)