I made 2 cards using some of Lori’s new summer products. These cards use a mixture of cut files, Lori’s dies and a couple sentiments from her preprinted Frames and Tags packet. The cards are 5.5 inches square.

Cherry Lemon Breeze Die Set

Our Groovy Summer Frames and Tags

Our Groovy Summer 6×6 Paper Pad

Our Groovy Summer Collection Kit

Cut File 4 stamps ( Silhouette)

Enjoy! 

Sue Kment

After I uploaded the file into Design Space, I decided to change the flowers to blue and yellow. All of the flower centers are white. This fits with the color scheme for the college that my daughter will be attending in the fall.

I began by assembling each layer. I used foam adhesive for extra dimension on the bow, flower centers and grad hat. I also popped up the top green layer for each floral bundle.

Next I shifted my focus to the white folding mechanism. This piece helps the bouquet flatten into an envelope, and it also uses a kickstand to keep the bouquet open and standing–perfect for a centerpiece! I used strong tape to hold the pieces together.   

Moving right along, I folded the piece that extends down from the long white strip. I refer to this piece as the kickstand. You will basically accordion fold the tabs until you have one sturdy piece.

Now it’s time to fold the larger part of the white mechanism and attach it to the blue vase/flower pot base pieces. The kickstand will be even with the bottom of the blue base, but it is not adhered.

Finally, it all comes together! I added adhesive to one set of the blue tabs, connecting the front and back tabs. I also added adhesive to the front of the smaller floral cluster and the back of the larger floral cluster. These get adhered to the front and back of the white X piece, which is now sandwiched between the blue vase.

I hope this inspires you to create a bouquet card or centerpiece today! This file truly has a wow factor when it is assembled! Click on the picture below, and it will take you right to the file on Lori’s site. Thanks for stopping by the blog today! — Lindsay

Are you ready for some summer fun? Try this adorable flip-flop-shaped card. It’s part of the May kit of the month from Lori Whitlock. This card is super easy to make and is sure to put a smile on your face! Try it today!

Lori’s Shop Kit of the Month May 

Lori’s Shop Shaped Card Flip Flops

Happy crafting!

Holly-Smile by Holly

Today I wanted to share something a little different than a card project. Instead of making a card, I decided to create this super cute organizer, and honestly, I think every crafty desk deserves one!

This sweet organizer is perfect for storing all your handmade cards safely in one place. You can keep your finished creations organized and ready to send, but it’s also wonderful for storing special mail and treasured cards you’ve received from loved ones. And yes…

there’s even room for your envelopes, postage stamps, pens, and other crafty essentials. Or fill it with any little treasures you want to keep close by, because crafters know tiny pretty things somehow multiply overnight!

I decorated mine with bright cheerful papers to give it a happy, playful look that instantly makes me smile when I see it on my desk.

Oh and a great extra is that the file comes with insert cards as well! and even a Calendar!

The cutting files for this project can be downloaded from Lori Whitlock’s shop HERE and they are such a joy to assemble. This project is both practical and beautiful — my favorite combination!

I hope I’ve inspired you to create one for yourself too. If you decide to make this organizer, I wish you lots of crafty fun and happy creating!

Happy crafting!
Tamara

This charming cake is simple to personalize and quick to assemble, making it the perfect creative way to present a monetary gift.

That’s all for me today, thanks for stopping by!

Brandie

Make sure when you roll you are keeping the bottom (the flat, inside edge) even with itself.

Top view of the start of the rolling.

The reason I like to roll them tight is they hold their form before being glued. Before I add the glue, I like to let them unravel. This is what I mean by they hold their form when rolled right.

Once the flower has unraveled, I add glue to the bottom circle. The best glue I have found to use is actually Glossy Accents.

I add a generous amount to the circle piece in the center of the cut and lay the base of my rolled flower over the glue.

I arrange my rolls until I like the look of it and place a heave punch on top of the flower until it dries.

When my flower had dried I like to rough the petals a little. Sometimes I will crumple the paper before I start to roll the flower to make it easier to distress the petals when the flower has dried.

I posted this layout a while back but it shows just how stunning rolled flowers look on a layout.

I also used 3D Flower on this layout

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!