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Hi, I'm Debbie and welcome to my blog. I'm a mom to two amazing kids, and wife to a wonderful Husband. I thrive on being creative - thanks to my incredible Mom. She is talented in so many areas; she taught me to sew, enjoy baking and creating from experiences. I enjoy many forms of creativity: Graphic design (my newest venture), sewing, paper crafting and even cake decorating. I am constantly evolving and thus, an avid Pinner! The world and its array of wonderful people, will forever be inspiration. I hope you find something here that will inspire you to find your inner creativity. I love to learn new things and hear about my readers. Please leave a comment if a post has inspired you or just made you smile.

Thursday, 18 March 2010

Crafts - Paperback Roses


Hi everyone - hope this post finds you all well. Today is a quick post with some paperback roses that I have made. I have seen these a few times on other blogs and decided to take the plunge and make them. WOW - So easy. I changed mine slightly by inking the edges....

All you need is an old paperback that you have read (or you can buy a cheap one) a scalloped circle punch or nestabilities would work too, a brad and some Ranger Distress Ink. I used the Antique linen colour.

Punch or cut 5 scalloped circles. Place them ontop of each other - the edges do not have to align. Punch a hole in the centre and insert the brad. Take the first circle and scrunch it up into the center. Do the same with the next 3 circles, then open up the paper to form petals. Take your distress ink and lightly ink the petal edges. Step back and admire your efforts!!


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