Paper wedding bouquet

So I'd bought my latex flower bouquets a while ago. I wanted something that was going to last long after the wedding. I was quite happy with them, until I stumbled onto Leigha Rock's stunning paper flower bouquet. I'd spent enough on them, and I still did like them, but I wanted her creation as well.

So I carefully pulled one of the bouquets apart, followed Leigha's tutorial and this is what I came up with:

                                                                                                               before

                 This is one of the bridesmaids bouquets-isn't it just gorgeous!                                               

Now if you don't have the same products Leigha used, don't worry-just improvise. I substituted some punches for the die she used, with the same great result. Before you get started I would recommend preparing all your pieces before assembly so you can make many at once.

Leigha has since made many more stunning bouquets for your crafting pleasure, check them out in her side bar-you won't be disappointed!

                                                                                         

Spongebob gets punched!

Isn't he awesome! Both my son and I love Spongebob.

I can't take credit for him though, I cased him. If you like him please take time to compliment the creator here. But I wanted to share him. So I challenged myself to create him with what punches I had.

So heres how I made him. A basic 10x15cm so saffron card. Top layer is daffodil delight punched randomly using 1'', 1/4" and 1/2" circle punches. If you don't have these sizes the SU owl punch would be great to use for the different size circles-but use what you have.

Eyelashes: SU slot punch (retired)

Eyes: SU 1 1/4", SU 1" and 7/8" circle

Cheeks: 7/8" circle

Nose: SU large oval 1-3/8"x 5/8"

Mouth: SU Extra large oval 2"x1-3/8" punched again for curve

Teeth: SU Word window punch

Tongue:SU Heart to heart punch

Collar: SU 1-1/4" square (edged in basic grey)

Tie: SU Photo corner punch

Belt: SU slot punch (retired)

Misc: Daffodil delight,riding hood red and basic grey inkpads, tombow multi, white gel pen,

and whisper white, riding hood red, chocolate chip and basic black cardstock