Well...my blog is about to be overrun with Wedding posts so if you're coming and want to be surprised with all the little handmade details....STOP READING NOW :0)
On my agenda this weekend was the Guest Book....I've looked at TONS online and picked out my favorite and went to work trying to mimic it.
Of course I used CTMH products when I could...My Creations 3-Ring Binder...Sweet Leaf B&T (from Wings)....Friendship Stamp Set (Feb. SOTM) and even some retired vellum (Fleurs Des Jardines B&T Vellum)...I distressed the stark white binder with Bamboo Ink which added a vintage, Colonial White look. I hope you like it...
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Here's the tutorial on how to make the flower...I bought some stain material at Hobby Lobby which resembles CTMH's Sweet Leaf color ($2.99/yd at 1/3 off and was able to get enough material for probably 10 or 11 flowers)...cut into various size circle...I did 4 sizes...5", 3-1/2", 2-1/2" and about 1-1/2 "...the 3-1/2" ones are pictured below...
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Cut slits in around the circle...it's easier if you do 4 or 5 at a time...BIG HUGE TIP: Stack all the layers where the silky sides are all facing the same way...when doing more than one at a time, they tend to melt together and if your sides are facing the same way, you'll always have the pretty side facing up...
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Hold over a candle (with a low flame) and watch the material curl...
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Here are the smaller ones...I used tweezers to curl those because the flame was too hot for that little of a circle...
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Here's to show how close this material is to Sweet Leaf (our 1" stitched ribbon is laying on top of some flowers I've already done)...SO EXCITED about the color resemblance!!!
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Once I finish the "innards", I'll be showing the full Guest Book! 'Till next time....
