3D Paper Flower Tutorial Using Cricut Cutter

Probably by this time, some of you have already seen the 3D Paper Flower Tutorial using the Cricut Cutter. But if not, you can try this easy to follow steps and you will be able to create a dimensional rose flower made from cardstock paper. I love my Cricut Expression. I try my best to utilize it as much as I can because this toy is a little bit pricey. Also, I wanted to show another way to distress paper.  If you are not equipped with the distressing tool this tutorial might interest you. I do not own a Zutter distressing tool so I tried using bread knife. I know, I know,  it is dangerous. But as long as you are careful, the bread knife can  distress your edges just fine. 

I would like to thank Tina from My Paper Pantry for the original tutorial of this rose flower. 

Step by Step  3D Paper Flower Tutorial 

Supplies & Material

scissors

cardstock

distress ink/ink pad

distress tool ( you can watch the video for the new innovation distressing tool - Zutter Distrezz It -All  ) 

Crop-A-Dile Punch

brad

liquid embossing/ glimmer mist ( optional)

Step By Step Instructions 

Distressing Tool Demo

Felt Flowers 

Stay tune for the Felt Flowers tutorials. It will be posted soon. For the meantime, you can join my mailing list here so you can get tutorials right in your inbox.

Scrapbooking 101- Basic Tools and Supplies in Scrapbooking

I always receive compliments from people who have seen my scrapbook layouts. And the second thing I hear is "I wish I was as creative as you". But, I am still learning and continue to learn. In the scrapbook world, there is always something new. It is always a continuous act of creation. But before get too excited, we need to know the basics. Today, you are going to learn the "must have" tools and supplies for Basic Scrapbooking.

8 Basic Scrapbooking Tools & Supplies:

1. Photos
2. Papers or Cardstock
3. Albums
4. Paper Cutter/ Trimmer
5. Scissors
6. Adhesive
7. Embellishments ( blings, ribbon, buttons,stickers, etc.)
8. Label Makers or Computer ( for journaling, Titles or phrases)

Avoid being a resident of Michaels and going crazy buying your basic supplies. Just focus on what you need and slowly you will be able to build your enough supplies as time goes by. For me, I prefer buying my stuff online. Why?,. because when I am at the retail store, I am always tempted to buy stuff I do not need or do not know how to use. At scrapbook.com, you have the option to search for specific products.  For example, you only need basic tools or cardstock.  Another neat thing is,  there are customer reviews available so you know what people are saying about the product you want to buy. Also, you can view photos of finished projects where the product or item you are about to purchased have been used.