A New Punched Flower!

Hello everyone and welcome to a new Saturday Sketch Challenge from the Stamping 411 Operators!

 

For my card today, I am using Sunny Garden Double Sided Designer Series Paper, the Just Believe Stamp Set, 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Antique Brads, The Big Shot with the Lattice Die, Swirly Decorative Strip Die, and Square Lattice Impressions Folder. In addition, I've used Stampin' Dimensionals, the Small Oval Punch, the Extra Large Decorative Label Punch and the Owl Punch. Yes, you heard me right ... the OWL PUNCH!!!

Aren't these tulips just the cutest things! And so easy and fun to make. Here's a quick tutorial!

Punch the Owl body and the Small Oval out of your flower color.Trim off the little feet. Punch just the top part of the owl (with the ears) out of Green cardstock (I used Garden Green). Sponge the edges of the two pieces that will make up the flower.

 

Using SNAIL adhesive, attach the Small oval punch as shown. Tape the Green "ears" to the bottom of the flower, turn and trim even with the curve. And there you have it ... a quick, fun and easy way to fabulous flowers with a punch!

 

OK -- here's the Dimensions for this week's card:

1. Layer One -- Peach Parfait Cardstock cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded to form a card base.
2. Layer Two -- Poppy Parade Cardstock cut at 4 x 5.25". Run through the Big Shot with the Impressions Folder to emboss.
3. Layer Three (DSP strips) -- cut at 3/4 x 4". Use your Grid Paper to space the strips evenly on the card.
4. Layer Four -- Lattice Die Cut made of Whisper White Cardstock.
5. Layer Five -- flowers and swirly leaves and stems
6. Layer Six -- Sentiment stamped on Whisper White Cardstock and punched out with the Decorative Label Punch. Click HERE to learn how to make the frame around the punched shape.
7. Layer Seven -- Inside of Card -- whisper White cardstock cut at 4 x 5.25". I placed another flower and swirl on the inside to dress the card up a bit!

 

Well, that will do it for now. You will definitely want to check out Stamping 411 to see what the other Operators have created this week -- their cards are stunning!

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you visit again Soon!

 

 

Comments

[Scrappywonder aka Rebecca]

so CLEVER!! I never would guessed the owl punch!! TFS!! R ;)

[Brenda Cook]

Very cool. Great job of thinking outside of the box! TFS

[Judy Jackson]

Just wonderful -- so very cute! Thanks for showing us to create this tulip!

[TxJennyWren]

Love this idea. Thanks so much for sharing.

[Selene Kempton]

Wow this card has so many layers! Beautiful job, great tutorial

[Wendy J.]

Fabulous, Gretchen! LOVE the creativity!

[Erika Martin]

Well now I have to get the oval punch! Great work!

[Lee]

WOW!! This is the best idea!!! Thanks for sharing it Gretchen. I love it!

[Kerin Sylvester]

Well isn't that just too stinkin' clever!! You are too cool with all of your ideas Gretchen:)

[Sharon Carr]

What a cute and lovely idea! Your card looks ready for spring or Mother's Day already!

[laura lok]

totally clever I love it

[tiffany bauer]

What a stinkin' cute card Gretchen!!! Thanks for the sharing how you made the flowers!! That owl punch is one versatile item and a must have!!

[ShariW]

I love it! How creative you are. Thanks for blessing my day. Oh I just love that tulip!

[Jenn Seaver]

That is so creative. Thanks for sharing. I just love your card.

[Carla Alford]

Gretchen, thank you again for another fabulous tutorial. I will have to make lots of different color tulips with this. TFS!!!!

[Rebecca]

Gretchen, thanks for tutorial for tulip from owl punch. Keep up good work.

[Wanda Williams]

Gretchen, you are simply amazing!!! Thanks for sharing this. I'll have to drag out my owl punch today!

[karen]

what a beautiful card

[Robin Merriman]

Wonderful card Gretchen! Love the idea for the tulips!

[donna showalter]

I love this card as soon as I saw the owl punch I also made tulips and you can make bats form the owl punch too riht now I ma trying to make christmas bells out of that same punch too I love the colors you used too

[Miranda]

Awesome Card! I have only been making cards for a couple of months. TFS

[Joni Kelly]

Hi Gretchen, I love the dimension you've created with the oval and added owl ears layer. The first time I saw tulips made from the owl there was no layering. I like this version much better! Thanks so much for sharing the vision!

[diane oliver]

Gretchen this is amazing! How do think of this stuff? I'm amazed at what the designers come up with when it comes to punch art.... but I guess that is WHY you all are DESIGNERS. FABULOUS idea and I will be using it in future. Thanks so much for the tut.

[Angela]

I love coming on to your website and seeing all the unique creations!!!! I'm so happy that I have the owl punch!!! I love this tulip!!!! Thanks for sharing this. I can't wait to get home from work and case this!!! I'm so excited!!!!

[Jayne Stenstrom]

Gretchen you never cease to amaze me with your creativity! So cute, cute, cute!

[Patti C]

This is terrific. Another great use for the owl punch. TFS

[Chris P]

What a fabulous idea! I can't wait to try it! It is super cute! TFS1

[Connie Babbert]

Love this Gretchen...so clever!

[Sue Cartwright]

Hi there
How you come up with some of these fantastic ideas I have no idea. I just love viewing your pages.

sue from Australia

[Val W]

I'm not especially fond of owls, so haven't even considered the owl punch.....until now. I like how so many of the punches can be used to create something completely different from its initial use. Tulip, ghost, keep coming up with those creative uses...I'm wavering! LOL!