Making a bow with Sweet Tooth Boxes cartridge...

I love these bows so thought I would post how I make them.
It is so simple and they are so cute!!

 1. This is the bow post cut at 5 inches. The measurement is from tip to tip of the main bow piece

 2. I inked the edges and ran the pieces through the cuttlebug for some dimension and texture
 Then I placed a piece of double sided tape in the centre at the back of the main piece

 3. I folded the side pieces to the back and stuck them onto the tape with the tips meeting in the centre, for extra stick I placed another small piece of tape on top..glue if fine though, what ever you prefer.

 4. I stuck some dimensional tape on (I find depending on the use for the bow it does look nice being raised a little from the bow ends.

5. I then stick the bow end piece on the back in the centre and just below the top of the bow.    Then I puff it up a bit by pushing the edges of the bowinwards evenly on both sides. I also curled the bow ends a little on this one.

Now for the biggest decision of all......which button to use??? They all looked fabulous...so my solution will be......make more bows!! 

I hope this was helpfull, please provide feedback either way.

Regards

Robyn

My fabric flowers...made with paper of course!

I was cruising you tube recently and saw some fabulous fabric flower tutorials. I have a stash of fabric but felt that this same technique would work effectively with paper.
Here are the draft results.....

Above are my first efforts....

Second play...on the left is the semi finished product, just needs perhaps an old button for the centre and perhaps more inking.

On the right is how the flower looks pre-curling.

There are three sizes cut and 4 of each size.

Lots of layers and some folding provides a very full effect and makes for an extra special flower.

I will post a tutorial later with detailed instructions

The size of the cuts can be varied according to your need or preference. I went through my carts for suitable flower cuts and there are soo many!
These were art philospophy but flower shoppe and mothers day bouquet have lots of variations.

Buttons....galore....

I am also enjoying bringing out the button collection and sorting through these!

Just a few......................

Please add comments and emails with any questions,
Regards
Robyn

Blog update...

My blog has not been opening properly for some visitors. This issue has now been corrected by Sharon from Plumrose Lane. I am very happy to reccommend Sharon at any time for a blog update or general blog support.
Meanwhile I am working on some new flowers with a bit of a twist.
Sample and tutorial coming soon.
Regards
Robyn

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