Garden Page July 8th 2017

I found some Paper Piercing templates from Fiskars on clearance at Hobby Lobby and they had flowers and the little one was perfect to go with a Project Life or Pocket Style page for one of my Gardening layouts.

 I am using some 110 Pound White card stock and a 3X4 die.

I taped it with some painters tape to a piercing mat that was also on clearance from Hobby Lobby.

 Begin to punch in the holes that are on the template.

 I then look threw my alphas to find a black thin set to spell out the word bloom.

I am adding it to the card over wax paper to find placement of the other two flowers.

 I make a little pencil line template to help me keep the flower going around the word.

 Just double checking to make sure the third flower will work.

 And again after I finish punching the third flower.

 Using three strands of embordery floss and Washi Tape to adhere it to the back.

 Start with the outline first.

I did refer to the piercing mat for referance a few times.

 This part is totaly up to you.

I just did some crossed lines to fill it out.

The sky is the limit, no right or wrong.

 The center with again three strands of thread is easier.

I go in  a bit of a star pattern.

 I then go around the circle to fill it out and give some definition.

 All done and I LOVE it.

 Using my T-Squared ruler to try and attempt to get the "bloom" straight.

 I am a sucker for wood grain paper and had it layeing around a figured out it was perfect.

I used the X-ACTO punch to round the corners.

 I typed my journaling on my phone and sent it to my computer which houses Heavy Weight White card stock.

Cut into strips.

Added a doilie to add some interest and texture and fill in the card.

This is a photo over head of the plant in the pot.

Printed 4X6.

 Here is the filler card and flower blooms in size 3X4.

 I used a golden yellow chip board alpha sticker for my date.

 Close up.

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Some basic supplies I use I purchase from Hobby Lobby or Micheal’s with coupons or on sale

Hobby Lobby brand is called The Paper Studio

their website is http://www.hobbylobby.com/home.cfm

- Heavy Weight White card stock

- Fiskars paper piercing stencil and mat

Micheal’s brand is called Recollections

their website is http://www.michaels.com/

- 110 Pound White card stock

- White Doilies  -  their brand

Dollar Store site http://www.dollartree.com/home.jsp

Target Store site http://www.target.com/

- Chip Board Yellow Gold Alpha Stickers from the $1 Spot  -  maybe one year during Christmas
- Jolee's Boutiquw Holiday 8 1/2 by 11 paper pad  -  got on clearance one year during Christmas

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My big shot, paper trimmer, bone folder, and other adhesives can be purchased at your local or online craft supply places.

To purchase from Becky Higgins the Project Life stuff click here http://www.shopbeckyhiggins.com/

- I am using her 3X4 die

- Design H page protector

Jolee's Boutiquw Holiday 8 1/2 by 11 paper pad