Hello, and welcome to part 2 of eclectic Paperies, Get Distressed Part 2 blog Hop. Today the teams mission was to create something using the Wrinkle Free Distress Technique. For more fun, Eclectic Paperie (Daisy) will be giving two lucky winners fun prizes (new products) from her store. To be eligible, simply visit each participating blog listed below and leave a comment! Each Designer will accept comments until Sunday Marth 6th at midnight, and the winners, (picked by a random drawing) will be announced Monday March 7th on eclectic Paperie's blog.
As mentioned above, the E-Team was to make something using the Wrinkle Free Distress Technique. I've never (maybe once) used this technique but found it to be quite fun. I decided to make another framed art piece to match the one I made for eP's last blog hop (here) using Wendy Vecchi's Art Parts Sample Pack and Art Parts Clearly for Art Modeling File from eclectic Paperie. In the supply list provided below, I have given colors used for the frame, and background etc. I really wanted to show you a step-by-step on how I made the flower, however on Wendy's blog yesterday, she posted some great tips on this very topic... Of course the project I'm sharing with you today was finished before I read Wendy's post, so I went back and changed my tutorial to matchWendy's recommendations (with a few differences). The finished project is OK, but the finished flower at the very end of this post was finished using Wendy's suggestions. I will point out what I did different as we go. It's a long one, so grab some coffee and let's get started.
Be sure and visit the rest of the E-Team so you can see the beautiful projects they have created for you today.
Hugs Linda ❤
Tutorial
Cut both paper and Modeling Film.
Sponge.
Wendy mentions Ranger's new Glue N Seal for this step, but since I didn't have it, I used Glossy accents. NOTE: Glossy accents can and will bubble with to much heat. Attach paper of the Modeling Film.
Like this.
Wendy mentions using a brayer to make sure all ridges etc. are smoothed out, I used a bone folder cause I couldn't find my brayer. I will find it for future use... I think it would be much easier.
Here is where I go a different direction from Wendy. I like my flower petals facing up. The first time I made this flower I burned the heck out of my fingers, so I went on a scavenger hunt looking for something that would hold my material in place while heating it and I would not burn my fingers. That is the reason it took me so long to post this tutorial LOL!! So, in my stach I found an old paper mache box top lid. (Hang with me).
Cut tissue paper in long strips.
And created a donut in the box lid making sure the center was open.
Then I found more round things in different sizes. The smallest is from toilet paper LOL!! Do the same as above with the tissue paper.
Here I'm just showing you how the different size flowers fit on the different size... what ever you want to call the round objects. The two flowers in the center can use the same size round objects.
Find something to hold the flower while heating because it will blow away. Press down while heating, the tissue paper helps the paper/film from just dropping to the flat paper below, and kinda adds shape. When the material is all the way down in the center, QUICKLY take it out, and shape the edges. Caution!!! I will be hot so be careful.
Do the same for all pieces including the leaves.
In this picture I made a boo boo, but wanted to show you so you will understand, while the flower is hot you can bend it quite a bit, but when it starts cooling off, and you keep trying to bend it, I noticed the paper will crack. But this is a project for the Distressed look right. But the neat thing is, if I didn't like the shape of my flower all you have to do is reheat it and it goes completely flat so you can start all over again. Pretty cool huh!!
Here is my finished flower. The difference is my flowers on my projects have the Modeling Film on top of the paper, while this flower has the film (under) the paper so you don't get that shine. Wendy's Modeling Film is a wonderful product for flowers because the petals will hold there shape. The flower in this picture is glued to some felt, and now I can wear it as a new broche for my jacket, or attach it to my purse, or a headband etc. etc.
It's endless :)
Hugs
Supplies:
Stamps: Urban Tapestry - eclectic Paperie.
Cardstock: Frame - Very Vanilla - Stampin' Up!, Paper flower - unknown. Leaves - Graphic 45, eclectic Paperie.
Stamp Pads: Latte, Espresso Ranger Adirondack Dye Pads. Frame - Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany, edged with Walnut Stain. Background - Antique Linen, Bundled Sage, Tumbled Glass, Image stamped with Peeled Paint Ranger Distress Inks - eclectic Paperie.
Spellbinders: S4-321 Nested Leave Shapabilities. NOTE: Some of Spellbinders die templates are available at eclectic Paperie.
Misc.: Corners, Book D-Rings, Tattered Florals die by Tim Holtz. Art Parts Sample Pack, Clearly for Art Modeling Film by Studio 490 - Wendy Vecchi. Glossy accents - eclectic Paperie. Button - PaperTrey Ink.
Fabulous idea using the box lid and tissue to hold up those flowers!
Posted by: Lynn Stevens | March 07, 2011 at 03:41 PM
Your flowers are really neat. What fun stuff. Thanks for the great tutorial.
Posted by: Troy Louise | March 07, 2011 at 03:00 PM
These are so gorgeous! I have never heard of this film before...something new to look for!
I love how it works for your flowers on both sides.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: emily | March 07, 2011 at 03:53 AM
Great tutorial and I love the flowers both ways! Nothing better than having a choice.
Your frame project is so gorgeous and I love the broach idea as well. The possibilities are endless.
Thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: emily | March 06, 2011 at 04:12 AM
Gorgeous project!!! Love your idea for shaping the flowers your way... oh the options we have!!! Isn't it great!!! I noticed that you used the book ring for a hanger and I'm wondering what you used to attach it to the hanging? And have you actually hung something and let it hang for along time to know that what you used would actually take the weight? Thanks so much!!! Love your blog!!!
Posted by: Wanda H | March 05, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Very nice! Lots of work good job thinking of other things to use!
Posted by: Tammy M | March 05, 2011 at 05:40 PM
Gorgeous work! I'm always improvising and discovering new techniques (although I can't always remember the steps correctly -lol)!
Posted by: Melissa Minor | March 05, 2011 at 03:45 PM
This is absolutely beautiful! :)
Posted by: Jolanda bravery | March 05, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Beautiful piece of art. Thanks for the tutorial the molding film sure does make a pretty flower.
Posted by: Marilyn | March 05, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am embarrassed to say that I did not even know this film existed. That is why I appreciate you all so much. I am constantly learning new things.
Posted by: Amanda clemons | March 05, 2011 at 11:43 AM
A true crafter at work, when stuck, improvise!
Posted by: snazzyoriginal | March 05, 2011 at 11:04 AM
i have never heard of the modeling film. lovely effect.
Posted by: f lynn rush | March 05, 2011 at 09:49 AM
Wow! As usual your project is beautiful and full of life!
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Darlene Castor | March 05, 2011 at 09:48 AM
fabulous flower..I have never done this. Look so beautiful!
Posted by: Heaney | March 05, 2011 at 09:13 AM
WOW! WHat an interesting project and this is the first time I see a tutorial using the molding plastic. Thanks for the lesson! beautiful project also!
Posted by: Suzanne Bouchard | March 05, 2011 at 08:56 AM
Oh my goodness! This is stunning! I'm off to play right now!
Posted by: SusanK | March 05, 2011 at 08:26 AM
{sigh} Just beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this. So lovely! And, thanks too, for sharing your tips for creating the flower.
Posted by: nise | March 05, 2011 at 06:43 AM
So beautiful! Love the flower!
Posted by: Toni K | March 05, 2011 at 06:41 AM
Linda, this is a gorgeous project. Thanks for the great flower tutorial. Hugs!
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | March 05, 2011 at 05:34 AM
Love the shiny - film on top - concept!!!!
Posted by: RuthJ | March 05, 2011 at 02:27 AM
Wow, wow, wow, wow!!! I love the frame you made.
Posted by: Bonnie aka raduse | March 05, 2011 at 01:36 AM
Beautiful flower!
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Posted by: Victoria Sturdevant | March 04, 2011 at 10:32 PM
the flowers are gorgeous, as is the "book"? I thought it was just paper flowers til I read the tutorial...neat technique!! Would love to know what the book or card is made from? LOve that you can use the flower on various objects too.
Posted by: Connie SMith | March 04, 2011 at 09:20 PM
Thanks Linda - I love it!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | March 04, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Beautiful flowers!
Posted by: Eleanor | March 04, 2011 at 07:31 PM
I love the project!! Flowers are my favorite and yours is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: JILL J | March 04, 2011 at 07:27 PM
Wow, fabulous flowers. Love the technique.
Posted by: Karen McCoy | March 04, 2011 at 05:55 PM
This is crazy beautiful, Linda! (That's the highest praise of all!). Everything about it, from the colors to the design to the stamping is absolutely gorgeous.
Posted by: Linda Ledbetter | March 04, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Beautiful project.
Thanks for all the step by step info.
Posted by: Renee | March 04, 2011 at 04:55 PM
Thank you so much for sharing another project that we to can play along with...may never turn out as good as yours but it is how you make us believe in ourselves and to never forget the fun to be had
Posted by: jill | March 04, 2011 at 04:22 PM
Fabulous! I love the flower and the tutorial! Thanks so much! I need some of that film!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | March 04, 2011 at 04:19 PM
So BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love the project!!
Posted by: Girl Hair Accessories | March 04, 2011 at 03:41 PM
gorgeous, love the tips for molding the flowers. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Karla | March 04, 2011 at 02:18 PM
I love your idea of using molding film to mold the flowers. I've not heard of molding film, where does one buy it and what is it anyway. You whole piece is so lovely.
Posted by: deborah345 | March 04, 2011 at 01:43 PM
Love your project. The background paper is so perfect for the beautiful flower and frame. Thanks for all the photos and info, can't wait to try this.
Posted by: Sylvia/Little Treasures | March 04, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Wow! Your creation is amazing and I love how you created your flower!
Posted by: Erika M | March 04, 2011 at 01:01 PM
Wonderful project love the flowers and little frame. I like that you use what you have and let us know that you did. Great flowers love the colors and all that you did. I'll have to try that film. Never heard of it.
Posted by: Billie A | March 04, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Thanks for the tutorial and what can go wrong during making it.Love the flower and colors
Posted by: Pat Stockall | March 04, 2011 at 12:11 PM
great flowers....love the tubes as a method for saving your hands!
Posted by: nonnie | March 04, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Really beautiful! Love the colors you chose and those flowers are just gorgeous! Thanx for the tutorial!
Posted by: KimMJ | March 04, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Gorgeous!! I just love it!
Posted by: Mary Harris | March 04, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Wow, what a project, beautiful flowers!!!
Posted by: Annette J. | March 04, 2011 at 10:57 AM
So beautiful! I love the colors you used. Your flower petal technique is quite ingenious.
Posted by: Dorothy C. | March 04, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Beautiful and the flower is gorgeous!
Posted by: Sue D | March 04, 2011 at 09:57 AM
Fabulous technique for the flowers! Don't you just love re-purposing things?? Great tray all around!
Posted by: Pam Perry | March 04, 2011 at 09:45 AM
That is stunning work!! I enjoyed reading
about it and viewing it in steps but its'
nothing I would try!! I'm not experienced
enough to tackle that! I love your Alice
in Wonderland work - I am going to try
"something" with that! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Joanna McDonald | March 04, 2011 at 09:03 AM
Beautiful as always Linda. I love your elegant style. Good idea to use the round objects for shaping!
Posted by: Kathy Eddy | March 04, 2011 at 09:02 AM
The tutorial is FABULOUS! (as well as the final outcome of your project!) I am sooo going to try the modeling film!!
Posted by: Starla | March 04, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Beautiful tray and love the flower!
Susan
Posted by: Susan Tidwell | March 04, 2011 at 08:25 AM
Lovely project. Beautiful flower.
Posted by: Gladys R. | March 04, 2011 at 08:18 AM
what a beautiful piece of shabby goodness and I really like how you created the flower.
Posted by: Cassie K | March 04, 2011 at 08:01 AM
I've never tried this before, but I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration and tutorial.
Posted by: Regina aka Mrs. Ham | March 04, 2011 at 07:59 AM
I had to come back and look at it again. Beautiful and love your picture tutorials - they really help me a lot (although in the end I always deviate and come up with something else, lol). I love how you use the modeling film. I'm kinda intimidated by it, but am going to play with it this weekend.
hugs
Posted by: Micki | March 04, 2011 at 07:58 AM
I've never used this medium but am excited to try it out! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Betty | March 04, 2011 at 07:39 AM
Gorgeous, gorgeous project.
Posted by: lacyquilter | March 04, 2011 at 07:37 AM
It's a great combination of colors, and I especially like the flower.
Posted by: Noreen | March 04, 2011 at 07:34 AM
Neat process! Would love to try it.
Posted by: yvonne | March 04, 2011 at 07:30 AM
Linda, this is just stunning! I can't wait to try the flowers using your tips. I am a huge fan of your work, so keep it coming!
Posted by: bette roehsner | March 04, 2011 at 07:28 AM
Neat idea. I can't wait to try it. Thanks for such clear directions.
Candy Meyers
Posted by: Candy Meyers | March 04, 2011 at 07:08 AM
Thank you so much for the tutorial, your flower is awesome! Love the colors you used, the finished project is gorgeous.
Posted by: Sarah | March 04, 2011 at 06:56 AM
I can't wait to try this. It is beautiful. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Cheryl Eckman | March 04, 2011 at 06:15 AM
Great tutorial and thanks for the hints!!! Your project is gorgeous, the flower is SO awesome!!!!
Posted by: Sandy | March 04, 2011 at 06:10 AM
this is really cool, love the tutorial, i saw the product and surptise, didn't buy it right away cuz i didn't know what to do w it. and now i do
Posted by: bethann disciasco | March 04, 2011 at 05:46 AM
OMG, this is stunning and LOVE LOVE LOVE your tutorial. hugs
Posted by: Micki | March 04, 2011 at 05:28 AM
This is absolutely stunning Linda! Love your flower and thank you so much for the tutorial, was wondering how to use the product. What a treasure you've created here!
Posted by: Jerri Jimenez | March 04, 2011 at 05:27 AM
Wow this is fantastic. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Karen W | March 04, 2011 at 05:24 AM