Saturday, June 2, 2012

Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style-Melissa Frances

Happy Saturday to you! Today's Stamp Simply Style Inspiration is coming to us from Melissa Frances Products! I've made a much needed Congrats card using paper from Melissa Frances Kitchsy Kitchen 6" x 6" paper pad and crepe paper from Melissa Frances Vintage Crepe Paper Assortment! I LOVE this crepe paper, takes me back to the quality crepe paper of my youth! The card base size is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". 



I want to share how I created my crepe paper flower! It's so simple and easy! Above you see three layers of blue crepe paper. I have placed all Spellbinders Blossoms Three dies in order of size before running it through my Grand Calibur. This created rings of die cut blossom edging in various sizes!


After separating the die cut blossom rings, I cut the ring to allow a starting end point! The adhesive foundation to the flower is a Cosmo Cricket Gluber. It is a very sticky circle that has adhesive on both sides. 


In this photo, I started with the end point, pressing the inner blossom die cut on the outer edge of the gluber circle, continuing around in a circle, stretching the paper while pressing. Stretching the edge creates ripples in the crepe paper thus creating the look of a flower!


Here is a closer look at the flower!  Once all the gluber was covered with crepe paper, I went in and stretched the crepe paper edging even more. Melissa Frances adhesive pearls are found HERE. The card sentiment is from JustRite's You are the Best Cling Set and cut out using Spellbinder's Lacey Pennant Set dies.


How about the above Melissa Frances kit for Mystery Blog Candy this week? Lots of yummy goodness in this package! The winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leave a comment on each blog! This will increase your chances of winning. The winner will be selected at 6pm EST on Tuesday, June 5 and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday or thereafter. You must check back to claim you prize if you are the winner!
THANKS SO MUCH FOR STOPPING BY TODAY!  I'VE BEEN BUSY WITH FAMILY, CHURCH, AND LIFE ACTIVITIES! MY HOPE IS TO GET BACK INTO THE STUDIO MORE! TAKE GOOD CARE!
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61 comments:

  1. Sharon (notimetostamp)June 2, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    WOW!!! Barb, that flower is amazing and your tutorial shows how super EASY it is to do -- thank you so much for sharing that. What a lovely project!!! If I didn't have graduation parties to attend today, I'd be making crepe paper flowers -- LOL!!!

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  2. AnonymousJune 2, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    What a perky card...nice colors and, of course, ribbon.

    Jan D.
    Jacksonville, FL

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  3. Carla S.June 2, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Beautiful card, Barb! I love the big layered flower and the bling! Such pretty colors!

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  4. AnonymousJune 2, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Great idea for making flowers. Thanks!

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  5. PssequimagesJune 2, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Thank you for the ideas, and OH how beautiful your examples turned out for us.

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  6. Sue DJune 2, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Great colors on your card and love the flower.

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  7. LynnJune 2, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Lots to love with this card. Beautiful flower and I appreciate your step by step instruction.

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  8. Marianne TJune 2, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Such a bright and spinglike card. Love the crepe paper flowers and bling. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

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  9. Rosana Garcia HessJune 2, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I love you card!!!

    I love Melissa Frances and your project inspire me!!!
    kisses
    Rosana

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  10. rlovewJune 2, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing how you used the crepe paper.

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  11. DebbieJune 2, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Gorgeous card! The flower is beautiful!

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  12. SientjeJune 2, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Thank you for this tutorial. Your flower is so beautiful and so easy to make.

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  13. LindaJune 2, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Barabara - This card is absolutely gorgeous. I have some of MF crepe paper so will certainly give this a try. I am not familiar with the glue, but I am sure I have something that will work. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  14. Holly AKA KopyKatJune 2, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    This is so beautiful. Love that flower! Thanks for the chance to win awesome blog candy.

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  15. Connie MacFarlaneJune 2, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Fabulous card Barb! The flower is stunning - thanks for the instructions.

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  16. BarbaraJune 2, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial Barb, I have some MF crepe paper from a previous project and I have blossoms 2. have to check it out

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  17. UnknownJune 2, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    What a stunning card! I love that big ole flower :-)

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  18. Lynn NoeJune 2, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    That paper is darling and the flower is a gorgeous touch!

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  19. Laraine RJune 2, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Gorgeous card! Love the crepe paper flower! Need to try making one of those!

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  20. Darlene GJune 2, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    I love crepe paper flowers and your tutorial is terrific. Thanks so much. Love your card.

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  21. FrancesJune 2, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    This is so beautiful. That flower is gorgeous! Love the design and the soft colors. Thanks for a chance to win the fabulous blog candy. hugs, Frances.

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  22. Mary Jo StewJune 2, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Love the colors in the paper, makes me happy. Great tutorial

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  23. Diana N.June 2, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Thanks for directions for making such a pretty flower! Love the dp paper on your card too!

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  24. Becki BJune 2, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    I LOVE the crepe paper flowers. So pretty, thanks for sharing!

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  25. Linda CarsonJune 2, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Barb, that's gorgeous! Absolutely love the crepe paper flower!

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  26. rushJune 2, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    love your card, and the big flower is gorgeous! thank you for sharing.

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  27. LyndaJune 2, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Wonderful shade or blue, Barb. Love the crepe paper flowers...need to add that Melissa Francis to my wish list! Thanks!!

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  28. MarylevaJune 2, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Beautiful card. Love the flower.

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  29. Joanne GJune 2, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Sweet SWEET SWEET! Perfect little card that fits so many occasions! Your are so talented!

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  30. Charlotte AnnJune 2, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Beautiful card! LOVE the colors, and that flower is fantastic!

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  31. TinaJune 2, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Gorgeous card! Well done.

    Tina
    aurathenic@gmail.com

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  32. joyJune 2, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Oh, my!! I love that blue flower!! What a beautiful card - thanks for the detailed tutorial, too!

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  33. kathy sJune 2, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    what a pretty Congrats card and thanks for sharing the flower tute. your flower looks amazing.

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  34. RosemaryJune 2, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    beautiful card... love that gorgeous flower!!

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  35. Barbara,June 2, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    I love making paper flowers, I *must* try this tecnique! Thank you for sharing your wonderful work.
    Barbara

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  36. marilynwillauerJune 2, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!! Love your crepe paper flower, what a great tutorial. I have some of this crepe paper, now I so need to make some flowers!!!
    Thank you for sharing.

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  37. Jamie SJune 3, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    I love these items and would love to win thme for a retro cookbook mini album. Thanks for sharing all your inspiration wtih us! :-)

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  38. AnonymousJune 3, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    Enjoyed seeing your lovely card and also your explanation on how to make the great flower. Thanks for the chance at the drawing too.
    Lothringen from MI

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  39. AnonymousJune 3, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    Love your card the flower is amazing, thanks for tutorial on how to do it.

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  40. Kathy/NorthCarolinaJune 3, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Barb: found you via Linda's website. I've been perusing your blog..your work is stunning. I'm going to have to add you to my reader!

    Wonderful tutorial on that crepe paper flower. Thanks so very much!

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  41. Maureen RJune 3, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Absolutely beautiful card! And thanks so much for the mini flower tutorial! Hugs

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  42. SheliaJune 3, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I have never commented before,I am a follower but not a commenter *wink*, but just had to with this one it is absolutely gorgeous. It is my over all favorite.

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  43. sbgJune 3, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I love your crepe flower, I will have to try this one; my faovorite cards are with flowers. Your tutorial is great as well.

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  44. Barb(GrandmaUpNorth)June 3, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Loved the flower - thanks for showing us how to do it. Loved the card too.

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  45. connieJune 3, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Beautiful card! thanks for the flower tutorial.

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  46. DianeJune 3, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    wow...what a gorgeous card...the Rose is gorgeous...and afer reading thru your post, I realized I had purchased that crepe paper, so jumped up and went looking for it...I had put it away (that in itsself is amazing, I NEVER put things away...lol....so you have inspired me to make a rose!! And thanks for the chance all all this yummy goodness!!

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  47. EllenJune 3, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Such a lovely flower! Love the paper.

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  48. EllenJune 3, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Such a lovely flower! Love the paper.

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  49. BeckyJune 3, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    What a beautiful card. I love that flower!

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  50. Dee in N.H.June 3, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Just beautiful!!! Thanks so much for showing us how to make that pretty flower!

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  51. BeckyJune 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Barb, that flower is gorgeous and really sets off the design of your creation.....The colors are wonderful!!!

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  52. Denise BryantJune 3, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Beautiful card! I LOVE that yummy crepe paper flower. Thanks for showing us how it was made!
    DeniseB

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  53. KathieJune 3, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Your crepe paper flower is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing a tutorial also.

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  54. Kelly SasJune 3, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Your card is my favorite this week I have seen anywhere on all the blogs I look at! I just love this Melissa Frances collection.

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  55. DebbieJune 4, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Beautiful Barb, Thank you so much for showing us how to make the flower. Blessings! Deb

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  56. LorraineJune 4, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Your flower is gorgeous! Great tutorial! TFS!

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  57. RavengirlJune 4, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    What a lovely card! I adore the flower as it looks so delicate. It seems as if that flower would be less bulky as well. Thanks for showing the steps of how you made it.

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  58. Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft CafeJune 5, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    so pretty! love the flower you made.

    ~luanne

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  59. jonim52June 5, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Gorgeous, love the crepe paper flower.

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  60. Rhonda ZJune 5, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Adorable card! I just went to the Great American Scrapbook Convention in TX and spent lots of time and money in Melissa Frances' booth. I just love her products.

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  61. mommaladystamperJune 8, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Oh Barb, this flower is beautiful. I am going to give this a try. I look at your blog everyday. Take care..Alice Roushia

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