Spring Iris

I have this tin planter I needed to make a Spring arrangement in. I have an idea that I want to add a nest with eggs but what kind of flowers? I couldn't find flowers to go with the look of the flowers on the front of the tin planter, so I decided to make my own. I looked through pictures of real flowers and found a yellow Iris. I draw out a pattern on paper and then run it through my Scan-N-Cut so I could save and cut more when needed. Pulled out my new Distress Crayons that I had not tried out yet. Love the way they work like watercolors.

Using a stylist I worked the petals into shape and added leaves. I love creating realistic things from paper.

Here's the finished arrangement. Thanks for peeking in.

 The more I looked at it I thought it really needed 3 flowers so here it is now truly finished.

Happy Spring,

Laurie Moore

There's a great challenge go on over at "Simon Say Stamps Monday Challenge" check it out! http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/

The designers there have made beautiful handmade flowers!

Captured Fairies

Hi My Friends,
Here to share with you my enchanting Fairy jars. I made and sold some of these last year and really enjoyed the way they came out and today I received an order for 6 more. It's always nice when people remember something you make and want more of it.

 I start with a jar and cork lid, mod podge and tissue paper. Then I used a combination of sprays inks that match the flowers I will be adding. Oh the mix media yumminess! Just a touch of Glass Glitter on the top and bottom and you have the base to start adding flowers and twine at the top. 

Time for the fairy. Chipboard die-cut Fairies, embossing dabber, Melt Art Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel and your heat gun is all it takes to make the enchanting creature to be placed inside your jar. Add a tea light and let the magic begin. 

Thank you for peeking in,

Please leave a comment if you stop by,

Hugs and magical dreams, 

Laurie Moore