Here is a picture of the Susan's Garden Clematis Dies and the flower I created.
I love how realistic the flowers turn out with Susan's Garden dies. I think this looks like a real Clematis! Susan has designed all the dies necessary to create a complete flower with leaves, includes a picture of the flower on the package, has instructions on the inside, and a plastic "Seed Packet" to store your dies in for easy filing. Susan has completed videos for all the new flowers but they have not been released from Sizzix yet. As soon as they are released, I will let you know so you can watch them for additional information on completing your flowers.
TUTORIAL FOR COMPLETING MY PURPLE CLEMATIS
I die cut all the petals using a light purple card stock. I used the leaf tool and green leaf pad from the Susan's Garden Flower Tool Kit to draw a line down the center of each petal. The petal was creased down the score line then white Pan Pastel from the Susan's Garden Pan Pastel Kit was rubbed on down the seam. To give the edge of the petals more definition, I sponged on Dusty Concord Distress Ink. In the picture above you can see how much better the petal looks with the purple ink sponged on.
Susan includes two types of calyx with these dies so you can create different varieties of clematis. I used the calyx with four projections and created two separate rows that were glued together, for an eight petal flower.
Here are the two different layers. I used four larger petals on the left layer and four smaller petals for the layer on the right. The smaller petals where glued on top of the larger petals, alternating the petals.
The Clematis I created was a different variety than the one Susan has directions for, so I created my stamen differently, using the same stamen die in this flower package.
This is how the stamens looked after both were cut to create thinner stamens.
I added glue to the bottom edge of one of the die cut stamens (in top picture).
Next I glued the two pieces together but notice how I placed the top piece so there are no gaps between the stamens. This gave me three green stamens and three yellow stamens on the smaller end. There are no gaps now so when it is rolled, you will have a very full stamen.
As soon as the stamen pieces are dry, roll it using the self-closing tweezers, starting with the smaller end. Add glue to the end and hold in place a minute so it remains closed.
The stamen is then glued to the center of the layered petals.
I hope you enjoy seeing different varieties of flowers using your Susan's Garden dies. I know you will have a lot of fun being creative with styles and colors.
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14 comments:
Wow, Selma! This is a gorgeous card, and I LOVE the flower! I'm pinning this for sure!
absolutely stunning.... this is such a beautiful card..... Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity....
absolutely stunning.... this is such a beautiful card..... Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity....
You have been making some beautiful flowers! You are doing a great job making me want all these dies! Thanks for the tutorial!
this is gorgeous and amazing!!
Dear Selma,
Thank you so much for sending me these most beautiful creations of yours. It is wonderful that you keep on doing what you like most.
The flowers (Susans Garden) are truly
exquisite. I do hope you feel better soon and like to wish you a lovely Easter.
Thank you for sharing your work which gives me so much enjoyment.
With kind regards,
Marina
Your cards are stunning, thanks for sharing. One day I'll try and tackle a flower just to see how good it turns out.
Selma- your flowers and cards are amazing!
OH Selma!!!! That is absolutely gorgeous!!! Too bad paper flowers wouldn't hold up in my flower beds because if they did, I'd be planting oodles of paper flowers. lol
Blessings!
Debi
Wow Selma....this is GORGEOUS!!
Wonderful Clematis and a wonderful card!
The Hearts are so beautiful! I love it all!
Thanks for the great Tutorial!
Hugs, Eva.
Ohhh how beautiful and so much details!! Really awesome!
Selma, yesterday and today, JUST AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing with us.
Jackie
Oh wow, the colors are just stunning and your tutorial is excellent as always! Love every detail and how the flower pops against the pink!!
Selma, thank you for the wonderful tutorials for making Susan's flowers. I have purchased several sets and the ultimate glue you recommended.
Lynne
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