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ChrisA
Model SISter (2595)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 16:02
Hi guys,
hope you are here to have some fun. I am going to do mini tutorials for four flowers. the challenge is for you to create a layout using at least one flower and post it by midnight EDT Sunday (or at least be there when I get up Monday morning) so I can pick a winner for a fabric and ribbon RAK.
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Maritscrapworld
Model SISter (2630)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 16:04
I LOVE tutorials...!!!
I don't use flowers much on my lay outs, but I shall see if I can stuff something in tomorrow (it's late evening here now)
It's all about fun and creating after all!
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ChrisA
Model SISter (2595)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 16:13
So let's go with the first flower
1. cut small circle of card stock or any pp - this is strictly for the base and will not show
2. cut 5-6 pieces of ribbon the diameter you want for the size of the flower - I used 2 1/2. 3, and 3 1/2 inches. The wider the ribbon, the longer your ribbon will be need to be. Sometimes if I want to use the colors in a wider ribbon I will cut it narrower or sometimes I just cut strips of fabric.
3. layout the ribbons on the paper circle in a crisscross manner varying colors and patterns.
4. You can pin the ribbons or lightly glue them but I just pick the whole flower up between my thumb and fingers holding it securely and begin to jab sew down and up through all the ribbons and the paper. Do this several times making sure to attach all ribbons securely.
5. Add a center - I usually sew buttons on but you can also pierce a hole through the center and insert a brad. if you use a cropadile, be sure to punch the hole smaller than the narrowest ribbon or you will cut the ribbon in half.
6. attach to your layout with adhesive or the brad
Here is my layout Journey
Optional - it is cool to use ribbons with words or after the flower is made, you can write words on the ribbon petals or use stamps.
Hope you like this - I will be back in a few minutes with the next flower
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kimbo
Vogue SISter (3526)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 16:14
me too...love tutes.
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Maritscrapworld
Model SISter (2630)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 16:17
This is not the usual "flower" flower I had in mind - I actually like this one!!! Thanks Chris! I'm gonna try this out tomorrow, i have a bunch of ribbons I don't use very often - time to dive in that stash!
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ChrisA
Model SISter (2595)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 16:29
Here is the 2nd flower
1. cut a circle the desired size of your flower from muslin or other plain fabric - it is only a base and will not show
2. cover the circle with small fabric scraps - small triangles, rectangles, etc. Edges can be pinked. Be sure to cover the entire circle.
3. Use pins to temporarily secure the scraps (you could use wonder under or spray adhesive). Ture it over and trim off the scrap edges to the circle.
4. Machine or hand sew across the circle, around the edge of the circle and back across perpendicular to the first line. you can use either straight stitch or zigzag.
Now you can play, pull the stitches to gather the edges, handsew tiny scraps, or sew 2 or 3 flowers together. I hand stitched small scraps and added buttons on one but went crazy with the bigger one - I layered it on an old Heidi Swapp big flower, added a MM felt flower and other smaller flowers on top, and sewed them all together
Here is my final layout
here's the link
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Maritscrapworld
Model SISter (2630)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 16:32
OH.MY.GOSH... that lay out is marvelous, the picture with the ribbons beneath it! Stunning!!!
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nitty.grittyjody
SISter Superior (6366)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 16:32
Thanks for some great ideas...love your fabric-scrap circle flowers!
Beautiful layout too. You are like a ribbon-queen or something.  I dream of owning a lot of ribbon. SOmeday.
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mizzm
Supreme SIS (38791)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 16:34
WOW! These are amazing! LOVE your layouts!
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ChrisA
Model SISter (2595)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 16:36
Here is a very simple ribbon flower constructed from a recycled adhesive tape runner
Next time your tape runner needs to be replaced, save the middle cog wheel
cut narrow ribbons to attach either by tying or by folding the ribbons in half, sliding the loop through the cog and pull the loose ends through the loop
here's my layout
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nitty.grittyjody
SISter Superior (6366)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 16:38
ChrisA: Here is a very simple ribbon flower constructed from a recycled adhesive tape runner
You win the recycle award for this one. Very innovative!
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ChrisA
Model SISter (2595)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 16:54
Here's my final flower and a wallhanging - I have to admit my fingers are getting pretty tired from typing
1. cut a circle of felt, batting or card stock (used for base0
cut 6 suares of fabric (I used precut 5" Amy Butler fabric that I purchased very inexpensively on ebay)- these made a BIG flower so you might want to use a smaller size square
2. fold fabric in half and then gather it 1/2 way down in between your thumb and fingers. Sew through and around several times to secure
4. Arrange on circle and pin
5. sew onto backing - this is a little awkward but just hold securely - you can adjust the petals as you go or wait until you are done sewing - you can rearrange with hand stitching or staples on the under side
6. there are many center options - I sewed buttons onto the center - be sure whatever you use is big enough to cover the petal stitching
To finish the wallhanging I dug through my stash and came up with a felt C (attached to a present for me but I think it came from Michaels, a mesh tangerine bag, and some ribbon. I stapled the mesh, flower petals, and ribbon to some heavier card stock for support (actually it is watercolor paper) - you could use chipboard
here's the link
Okay guys, I hope you had fun - I want to see what you can create and remember I am doing a RAK from my ridiculous stash!!!!
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kimbo
Vogue SISter (3526)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 17:01
chris these are amazing. i can't believe that taperunner idea. you are a genius.
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BlessedinTexas
Supreme SIS (13226)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 20:16
Holy batwoman - these are fabulous along with your layouts and project!! I hope I can make one of these to make a layout and Chris thank you so much for putting so much into the tutorials and challenge!!
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misskatie
Stylin' SIS (137)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 21:15
chris, these are amazing and completely inspiring! holy moly. it's a great way to use up ribbon with printed words on it, too. it's harder for me to use that instead of just something colorful! thanks so much for the idea. we'll see what i can put together ;)
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kimbo
Vogue SISter (3526)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 22:26
that last fabric flower would be great used as a "corsage" for a baby or wedding shower or for a girlie party. what a cool idea, chris. thanks for this tutorial
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lalalee
PaperAndScissorsROCK
SISter Superior (6728)
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# Posted: 27 Jun 2009 22:31
WOW - Chris these are freaking FANTASTIC!!! I think my fave is the last one - what a great way to use up some fabric! I don't think I'll get time to do this over the weekend, but I totally want to have a try, so I have saved your instructions.
Lee 
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ChrisA
Model SISter (2595)
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# Posted: 28 Jun 2009 06:32
Good morning,
I am just up and having some coffee. I need to finish up a few layouts for the challenges from yesterday.
I realize that some of my flowers take a while to do so I could extend the time limit for layouts if necessary.
Just let me know via this thread
Chris
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Lucy
Supreme SIS (11250)
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# Posted: 28 Jun 2009 21:31
OMG Chris your flowers are simply stunning!
TSM for sharing them with us,you are so kind!
And here are my fabric flowers.
I did a wall hanger for my studio,I was needing one from along time
So this was the perfect opportunity to make me one.
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liveteachcreate
Style Addict (1000)
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# Posted: 28 Jun 2009 21:51
Those are flipping amazing! I can't wait to play around and create some of these!
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ChrisA
Model SISter (2595)
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# Posted: 29 Jun 2009 08:11
Lucy: I did a wall hanger for my studio
Oh Lucy,
I love your wallhanging and want to do something similar for my studio. I just love the artist model print, and your flowers are really cool - I will making some like them also . You are the only SISter who took the challenge so please PM me and I will send you a package of fabric scraps and ribbons.
thanks so much for playing along,
Chris
p.s. if anyone else wants to post flower layouts, I am trying to destash some so I could give another fabric and ribbon RAK later in the week.
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BlessedinTexas
Supreme SIS (13226)
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# Posted: 29 Jun 2009 13:39
I will do this today but just havent time to get to it yet...is there still time?
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twistedsoda
Style Addict (1069)
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# Posted: 29 Jun 2009 14:14
This challenge rocks. I am so off to the fabric store today!!!
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ChrisA
Model SISter (2595)
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# Posted: 29 Jun 2009 14:32
anyone who wants to post flower layouts, go ahead - I have plenty more fabric and ribbon to give away so I will hold this open through Friday. I will be going on vacation in a couple of weeks so I want to get the RAKs mailed out before I go.
Play with your fabric and ribbon - I look forward to seeing what you create!
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Maritscrapworld
Model SISter (2630)
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# Posted: 30 Jun 2009 08:03
Hey Chris... I made a wonderful flower, using your tutorial! I can't show it yet though... I used it on the Lotus lay out (I'm in the DT) and that has to remain unpublished 'till Friday July 3th... I show it then!
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currant7
Style Addict (1490)
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# Posted: 1 Jul 2009 00:22
@ChrisA, awesome project!
love the various flowers done here.
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Maritscrapworld
Model SISter (2630)
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# Posted: 4 Jul 2009 04:20
Lotus is real late with publishing the new challenge... so I can't put my LO (with flower) in the gallery yet. I'll check later on Saturday... or take a look at my blog!)
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ChrisA
Model SISter (2595)
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# Posted: 4 Jul 2009 07:00
to Marit,
I checked out your blog, and your layout is just stunning! I just love your take on the flower and want to make one like it. Great idea and beautiful execution!
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Maritscrapworld
Model SISter (2630)
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# Posted: 4 Jul 2009 14:48
ChrisA: I checked out your blog
Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog, Chris! Heat is gone in Holland, so I'll be back on the computer and SIS (for longer then this stolen minute at my hubby's pc) and I will publish the LO next week. (tomorrow it's my son's birthday - no time then)
Have a happy weekend!
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ravenea
Project Catwalk Winner
Supreme SIS (10701)
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# Posted: 4 Jul 2009 14:57
OMG your flowers are fabulous Chris! Wow - love them all!
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