Lisa Johnson has a distinctive style that I think you will identify with more and more with each set she releases through Papertrey. Her latest release for this month, entitled Remember, contains poppies of all shapes and sizes. With many pieces to build your own creations, the possibilities are literally endless.
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For my project today, I felt like doing a little creative cutting. So I stamped the poppy image, which comes in two different sizes, in black ink onto vintage cream cardstock. I colored the images in with Copic markers. I cut the flowers out with detail oriented scissors.
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I then stacked them on top of one another using a foam dimensional. A black rhinestone was adhered to the center for a little bling! I dabbed a clear Spica pen (from Copic) on each of the surrounding center dots.
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Here is my completed card. Guide Lines was used to create the pattern found on the spring moss accent strip. I cut the front cover about an inch shorter and extended the ribbon border off the cover to add an interesting detail.
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After playing around with this color scheme, I thought about how I wanted to try incorporate the two colors into my wardrobe someday, because they really work well together. For some reason this old paper bead technique to mind from third grade. The technique was something I had learned in art class and really enjoyed way back when! I created a template for you (download below) which just needs to be printed onto typing weight paper (I used linen resume paper!). I stamped poppies and leaves all over the printout using Pure Poppy & Landscape Palette inks. Don’t worry too much about placement, as most of the images won’t be showing up in their full glory. Just bits & pieces. The stamping just provides a general color scheme to be highlighted with the beads. Next was to trim out the strips. I made this step ultra easy with the template below. Just print it out onto your paper of choice and continue!
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Next is to start turning this strip of paper into a bead! Coat the back of the bead with Modge Podge using a small brush.
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Slowly start rolling at the wider end. You may prefer to roll it on a toothpick for a bit more stability and control.
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After you are done rolling, stick the beads onto individual pins. You can stick the sharp end in nearly anything sturdy, like cork board or foam. This will allow you to coat the outside of them with Modge Podge and allow them to dry thoroughly!
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When the beads were dry & ready to use I created the bracelet. I love it. I really, really love the colors and the character behind it!
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This bracelet was SO easy and FUN to make. So much so that my sister, who is visiting from out of town, made her own while I was making mine. This was also her first time stamping with my stamps! Bravo, Jenn!
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Last but not least, a small tin to hold the bracelet. I decided to use our 2.5 oz. round clear top tins. Here is a little tip for adding an image to the lid of the tin. It is easiest to ink the stamp, lay it right side up and press the lid into it. You’ll get a great impression just about every time!
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So here is the ensemble all together. I love how simplistic it is. Be sure to click on the image for an enlarged view and a better look at all the details!
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Want to see LOTS more about Remember! Be sure to stop by and visit Lisa. She is a Typepad Featured Blog today! Give her your congratulations!
And you just have to see what Heather has done today with her set, Rustic Branches!
I inadvertently forgot to link to a post from Becky yesterday, showing you more of some metal leaf work she has done. Make sure to stop and see what she has to share as well!
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Stamps: Remember, Guide Lines
Ink: vanilla craft ink, pure poppy, landscape and Black Noir Palette inks
Paper:Vintage Cream, pure poppy, spring moss
Other. Pure Poppy satin ribbon. Copic markers, black rhinestone from unknown sources.
i remember making those beads in art class! I can’t wait to play again! thanks for the template.
Love, Love this idea. Talk about gift giving potential! Thanks Nichole.
Oh wow just beautiful!
you are over-the-top amazing Nichole!!!! Hands down you are the most creative person in the stamping world today! These are all beautiful!!
Simple and elegant! Love this new set and the colors! Wow! Gorgeous!
Wow! I just love the bracelet! Thank you for showing such creative ideas and projects. What a great gift! Thanks for sharing your template too. I so love your countdown. Thanks for all you do!
Unbelievable!! How do you come up with this stuff? I can’t wait to make my own. 🙂
Awesome card and beautiful paper jewelry! I saw that technique a few weeks ago and have been meaning to try it. Thanks for the inspiration and push to do it! 🙂
Absolutely beautiful! LOVE this! 🙂
My grandma and I used to make LOTS of necklaces when I was a little girl. I think every aunt, g’ma, Sunday School teacher, teacher and girlfriend rec’d one from me for Christmas that first year. Thank you for the wonderful memories.
Your bracelet and your sister’s are beautiful. I love how you made a holder for the bracelet with the tin.
Did you use elastic thread to thread the bracelet together?
Are you kidding me!?!? What a phenomenal gift!!! How in the world do you continue to come up with such creative ideas. Thank you for sharing your talent…I am truly grateful!
I love the colors and the fun idea for putting together a wonderful gift.
How in the world do you think of this stuff? AMAZING!! I love it!!! 🙂 Can’t wait to see the sets in full.
Your gift is adorable and very creative!
I love it.
Joan
Oh my goodness, this is beautiful. Everytime I try to behave on my budget…….but this is going to push me right over the edge! giggle.
your project brings back grade school memories… when we made those beads for art class!
can’t wait to get that lovely stamp set!
This is AMAZING! Thank you! *What other supplies do you need to actually put the bracelet together??*
Oh my goodness! This is beyond fabulous…thank you for such a great idea…and just in time for my sisters birthday…now if August 15th would only get here!
Charmaine
Love the new red, the great bead project, and the sets this month are looking like the best ever! I can not wait for the 14th!
R
Wow, that bracelet is awesome!
Nichole, you just rock out loud! These bracelets are AWESOME! What a great gift idea 😀
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Thanks again for sharing your amazing work!
This would be great to have the kids try too! Gorgeous!
Wow, I love this project! I can’t wait to to try it. Thanks so much for sharing the template!!
I have been wondering how to make those beads for quit some time. Thank you for the visual tutorial. How fun! Beautiful work.
beau T ful — so, what did you use to string the beads?
FABULOUS! I love that bracelet! That is just abosolutely the cutest thing. Thanks for sharing the template. I will definately have to give that one a try!
Those are really cool. Where did you get the rest of the supplies to make it?
I am so excited to see how to make these beads! I was at a Cultural Diversity convention today and they were selling jewelry that was made this way. It was SO pretty!
You guys are always the best! Is there such a thing as blog EYE candy???
Stop it!
Wow.
Wow! That is amazing! How can such a beautiful bracelet be made out of paper? Fantastic!
This is so nice. I don’t make jewelry, but now I want to at least make the beads. Very crafty.
Love how the flowers were stacked, so pretty, and the beads are just gorgeous!
I just made the beads with my nieces, ages 12 and 7, today. We had a lot of fun. It’s sort of neat how each one turns out a little different, but together are very nifty bunch. Next time, we will make the bracelets. I need the time to “goof up” before I can teach them. The template is great!!!
I just made the beads with my nieces, ages 12 and 7, today. We had a lot of fun. It’s sort of neat how each one turns out a little different, but together are very nifty bunch. Next time, we will make the bracelets. I need the time to “goof up” before I can teach them. The template is great!!!
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I LOVE this bracelet. I was wondering if there is a way to print the template in a color other than black? =)
very cute! yes…what do u string them on? Cher
Wow these are gorgeous!
It has taken me much too long to check out your site and i’m glad I did! Everything is great! Super clever and cute! Thanks for fab ideas…as usual! Love ya!
What caught my soul is red flower with anything.you.like.to.draw pattern – really awesome projects – Thanks for sharing this all very creatively photographed and a very nice tutorial .
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TY TY TY This is EXACTLY the template I was looking for and I just knew it had to be out here somewhere!
Very nice love this idear looks really nice for a paper bracelet
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I love the bead bracelet…could you show how you put the bracelet together?