You can use a punch or stamps, or your die cutting machine. If you are using the Cricut, I used a brand new cutting mat as it needs a bit of stick to hold the grungepaper, and set the cutting knife to no 6 , and maximum depth and the highest speed. It cuts it, but the grungepaper needs to be pushed out gently afterwards. I cut the same shape in 2 different sizes, along with a couple of leaves for each flower.
I then followed Maria's instructions, and distressed inked the grungepaper with shades of reds, and yellows for the two flowers. I edged the red flower with walnut stain to give a bit of depth, and used a bead I found on the floor (while looking for a snap that had disappeared from my hand like they do!) My floor covering is shades of brown, that doesn't give up its treasures very often to the vacuum!!! lol
I glued all the pieces together with Glossy Accents, and almost put it on as dew drops, but decided against it. The grungepaper is a fabulous medium, and will bend and stay in place, and loves distress inks too. Haven't yet made my mind up if these will be pins or will go on a card, but for the meantime, they are here for you to look at!
It is the easiest idea in the world, and now I have made two, I am off and running. Thank you for the best tutorial, Maria!
26 comments:
wow, they are beautiful,
Hugs
Angie
Gorgeous flowers. Must get some grungepaper....
these are FAB! I will put grunge paper on my next wish list!
Jackie
Isn't Maria's tutorial fab!! We made roses out of paper to decorate our wedding cake using her instructions. They are just sooooo effective!
Becki
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wow! I need grungepaper now! I've recently taken to punching flowers with wallpaper samples.
Can I ask which cartridge you used for the Cricut?
Thanks for sharing this.
Hugs
Jen x
This is wonderful, had my grungepaper for a while now and have not used it. Will have to get it out. Anesha
These are beautiful!
Gorgeous!!!
oh my, those are pretty !
Lovely floral creations Jennie !!
Wow...they are stunning.
These are brilliant! and sooo much cheaper than buying them and so much nicer i think! might have to give them a go, love em
Take care
Nicki
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Wow, fabulous tutorial. Thanks for the tips. I've never heard of grungepaper before so thanks, I will check it out! x
Gorgeous flowers, thank you for sharing
Oh my word they are gorgeous - so realistic looking.
WOW WOW WOW These are awsome Jennie, love um and seeing as i still haven't had a play with my GP it will make a great first project :O)
oh I love your flowers, you've convinced me now I NEED some grungepaper
Need. A. Flower. Punch.
NOW.
Loving these <3
Lovely! The texture and antique look is SO gorgeous! :O)
Love them...will have to try them out on the Cricut...didn't think they would go thru that....knowing me tho I will probably break it LOL .. thanks for sharing :O))
they are gorgeous
x
just found this link. I've been wanting to make grunge flowers ever since CHA when Tim first showed them. Many thanks for the tutorial. x
Wow I absolutely love these! Thank you for sharing!!!
Jacque
Fab flowers , thanks for sharing the instructions on how you made them
As usual a stunning project. Thank you so much for sharing.
Must have a go at grungepaper, this I need on my list of things to get.
Thanks Jennie
Wow, these are gorgeous AND I just happened to get some grungepaper a few weeks ago - I knew it would come in handy for something!!! Maria x
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