Paper Roses

I have spent the last day making paper roses until my fingers cramped. I made 30 of these little puppies, 10 from a 12" Cranberry Cardstock circle (finished size is about 3", depending on how tightly you wrap it), 10 from a 9" Blush Cardstock circle (finished size is about 2 1/2", depending on how tightly you wrap it), and 10 from a 6" White Daisy Cardstock circle (finished size is about 1 1/2", depending on how tightly you wrap it), all sponged with Chocolate Ink and painted with Glitter Gel, and all for a special project for the Close To My Heart National Convention in 2 weeks. My fingers are cramping and covered with Liquid Glass (the adhesive I like best for these flowers), and I'm sticking to everything but it was worth it. I'm happy with how they turned out. WOO HOO! Aren't they COOL?

My friend, Tracey Mason, is the QUEEN of these flowers (she taught me) and has made a great video tutorial that will give you all that you need to make them just like her.

After watching, if there are any supplies you need to start 'flowering', click here to enter my website. Have fun!

Let Them Eat Cake!

It looks good enough to eat, doesn't it? Before you take a bite I should warn you...this entire cake is made of PAPER. No joke! I am still drooling over this "work of heart" my friend, Tracey Mason send to my son, Easton and his bride-to-be, Daysha. It arrived on the day of the shower and you should have seen Daysha's face when she opened it.

I stole this photo from Tracey's blog because it was much better than the one I took. She is not only a master paper cake creator, but a master photographer on top of it. Don't you just want to hate her? Trust me, I've tried but I just can't. She's too awesome!

This cake will have a place of honor at the sign-in table at the reception this Friday night.

You can read all the mind-boggling details of how Tracey made this "work of heart" and the Close To My Heart products she used on her blog here.

So stop drooling, make your list, check it twice (I really don't care if you're naughty or nice) then head to my website, click on shop online (24/7...even in your jammies!), and then fill your Santa bag with all the treasures you need to make some cakes of your own.

P.S. Love ya, Tracey!

Paper Roses to Die For (Tutorial)

Have you ever seen a more beautiful card? I'm telling ya, this girl rocks. It was made by none-other-than the FABULOUS Tracey Mason, and I'm honored to call her friend. She sent me this card for my birthday a couple of weeks ago (along with the most amazing box of gifts you evah did see!). Yesterday, she posted a tutorial on her blog about how to make these paper roses (yes, that makes me think of a song. If it does you too, then you're as old as I am. Ha!). You can see Tracey's tutorial here. I have to admit, I have made a paper rose or two myself, but mine NEVER look like Tracey's. After watching her tutorial yesterday I now know how to make Tracey Roses. You can too.

Thanks for being a world-class friend, Trace! Love ya!