Clear Scraps 6x6 Bookstand

Hello! Today I am happy to share a fun project I did for the Clear Scraps/SEI cross promo this week!  I used the Clear Scraps 6x6 Bookstand and SEI's Homestead paper collection.   You can punch holes into the bookstand to display a mini book, but I decided to use it to display a layout.

I first inked the edges of the bookstand with Rust Alcohol ink from Ranger. I next used my Tim Holtz paper distresser on all of the edges before adhering them to the bookstand. 

Next, I created these paper rosettes simply by using different size circle punches. They are very easy and fun to make!

Last, I added a Clearly Accent Dress Embellishment to my layout. I again used Rust Alcohol ink and added some pink tulle trim from Maya Road.  

Be sure to check out both Clear Scraps and SEI's blogs for lots of great inspiration! Thanks for reading!

paper flower tutorial

A few friends have asked how I have made these flowers, so thought I'd put it up on my blog.  By no means did I come up with it, as I'm sure I saw it in Creating Keepsakes LOL. Anyway, they are very easy to make and cute!

1.  Using any size circle punch, punch out circle from any double sided paper.

2.  Using scissors, cut counterclockwise starting with outside of circle, circling until you reach the center.

3.  Once you have cut, starting with the outside, fold paper in on itself.

4.  Use a liquid glue (such as Glossy Accents) to adhere flower to base.

5.  Adhere embellishment (buttons, Dew Drops, blingage) to center of your flower with liquid adhesive.

6.  If desired, use distress ink on edges.