Tim Holtz is having a challenge using the Tattered Floral Sizzix Die!
Spring is a time for fun and games. I used parts from vintage games (salvaged from thrift stores) to created some fun flowers. I used the flowers to decorate some Easter "baskets"!
I wanted to stick to the game theme, so instead of
using traditional baskets, I found these adorable
Giant Gumball Machine Capsules at Party City!
Here's all the supplies at my craft station!
What I used: Tattered Florals Die, some embossing folders, Sizzix big shot, ink, ink blending tool, and distressing tool.
Here's the games I used: I used a variety of game cards, playing cards, game pieces, and puzzle pieces.
I also used glue, foam squares, scissors,
glitter (chunky kind), embossing powder,
and a heat tool.
I cut out a variety of flowers from playing cards
game cards, and some red vellum.
I then took some flowers and embossed them in a variety of designs to add some texture.
Using a gluestick and a foam mat, I curled up
the flower petals.
As an alternative, you can roll
the petals around a pen.
Once the petals have been curled, I distressed them.
I then added some color usint Vintage Photo and Festive Berries.
I applied some of the chunky glitter to the edges of the petals using craft glue. I then blasted it with the heat gun to make it curl up for a vintage feel.
I repeat the process on a random assortment of
flowers using glitter and metallic copper embossing powder.
I stacked up a selection of flowers
and hole punched them using the
1/8" setting on my crop o' dile.
I added an eyelet to hold them together. A brad would work too.
For the flower centers, I started by covering a puzzle piece in glitter.
I used the heat gun to give it the aged look.
I covered a game piece in glitter too.
I used my sissors to hold it still when I went at it with the heat gun to protect my fingers!
I then covered a game token with embossing powder.
I attached the decorated game pieces to the center
of the flowers using double-sided foam squares.
Using more foam squares, I attached the flowers to the "baskets".
Now, I just have to keep them hidden until Easter!
