I love all the COOL embellishments available from Tim Holtz and Seven Gypsies. They all come in these plastic bubble packs, right? I hate to just throw the packaging away...there has to be a better use for it than just filling up the landfill! so, I saved the flat side of the packages (the other half is bubble shaped to fit the product). I have been experimenting with several ways to use this FREE material. Here is the first one:
For these flowers I used the plastic packaging and some fabric scraps. (I tried it with paper...it worked, just not as well). Cut out the plastic shape and the fabric with a die cut machine or alternately with scissors. (shown further along in this tutorial)
Apply Glossy Accents by Ranger (or something similar) to the entire surface of the plastic shape
Attach the fabric to the plastic shape and heat to dry (or let dry on it's own). Dry on the fabric side.
Heat the shape on the plastic side and manipulate quickly into the shape you want. Work fast! The plastic is pliable for only a few seconds! Reheat as needed....but not too much or it completely flattens out again (which is convenient for "do overs"). When making a multi-part flower, mold the pieces separately.
Hot glue the parts together.
To use shapes other than die cuts, apply the fabric to the plastic as above, covering enough area for your shape. Trace the shape with a piercing tool... scratching the surface of the plastic to outline the shape. Cut out with scissors and shape and mold as above.
Add Glitter Liner or Stickles to edges for some sparkly pop and make into scrapbook embellishments, jewelry, hair accessories, or home decor items. Use your imagination and have fun with it!
See you on Sunday for out next project!
Laura
thanks....love it...
ReplyDeleteLove this idea Laura, just curious how you did the Stamen in the flowers?
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ReplyDeleteAre you putting the fabric right side down when adhering to the plastic? Sure looks pretty. thanks.
ReplyDeleteLaura I have a basket filled with all the plastic packing, I like to stamp on them. This is another great use.
ReplyDeleteStephanie
Oh you clever girl!!
ReplyDeleteWow just love these and will be making some with my scraps of material, your so talented. I havent been able to do any of the patterns that I bought from you, as we are closing down our craft shop, but opening in February where there is more footfall with wool, haberdashery with a little of card/scrapbooking materials. Looking forward to Sunday. Take care
ReplyDeleteLaura your work is beautiful. I think it would be great if you could add an email subscription to your blog. Just a thought?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your creative mind!
I have looked into email subscribers services. Based on my subscriber count, it could cost me nearly $100 a month.
ReplyDeleteYou, my dear, are a genius.
ReplyDeleteaw they are so beautiful Laura
ReplyDeletethank you so much!
Im off to find some glossy accents I just have to make these!
OMGOSH these are sooo amazing.... sooo beautiful!!
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Brenda
These are so amazing. Can't wait to try these. I have to find some Glossy Accents.
ReplyDeleteI find myself wishing it was Monday or Wednesday so I can see what you have dreamed up next. I know I should not be wishing my life away! LOL
Hope things are calming down for you.
My best to everyone there.
Totally awesome flowers! Thanks for sharing the process.
ReplyDeleteI love love love these flowers, I have been making loads but have now run out of fabric, Just ordered some fabric squares off of Auction site so I can make more.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing
Wouah! tes fleurs sont magnifiques. Je vais essayer d'en faire. Beautiful flowers! Bye...bye...and happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW!
ReplyDeleteCould you please open the door to your head so we can visit it once in a while and soak up all that gray cell matter.... after all you don't need it all -- you can share, right?!
K, I'm scarin' myself so I'll leave it at that.
I think you are a genius!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Laura! I really love watching you create your mini, I love these flowers I will be making some for my projects
ReplyDeleteI so need to try these out! Thank you for the magnificent tutorial beforehand!
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering if the heat on the plastic is safe. Perhaps there is an off gas or something that could be harmful. What are your thoughts?
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I have tried my hand at one and still have practice to do but did use it on a tin I am making.
ReplyDeleteyou are amazing!!! So talented and I am not getting anything done these days....just watching your videos..sigh...and yes I would love to live in your head...well the part with all the ideas....Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge with a newbie like me.
ReplyDeleteYou're just the garbage queen Laura! I love it! What the heck?!!! Your brain does work in mysterious ways! So glad you share it with us mere mortals! Best wishes to Sarah!
ReplyDeleteWow! I followed a link from Linda's Paper Boutique to find out about these. I am SO impressed! I love that you have used what could have just been thrown out to make something so beautiful. I would never have imagined making anything like this. Thanks so much for the detailed instructions, too! (You should send this in to Chirp as I'm sure others would be just as delighted to learn - and this really is unique!)
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