AGL Summer Showcase & Giveaway.
Nearly two weeks of Fabulous AGL project tutorials!
I'm so excited to be a part of this event.
Showcasing the new Bezels, Die cuts and Embossing folders
that were released at CHA 2014.
One winner will have a chance to win the embossing plates
Vintage Damask, Rose Medallion and
the Royal Medallion Bezel that I used in my sample
by entering the contest at the bottom of my post.
Vintage Damask, Rose Medallion and
the Royal Medallion Bezel that I used in my sample
by entering the contest at the bottom of my post.
One lucky Grand Prize winner will Win all the the Products featured during the entire Showcase.
The Link is posted at the bottom of my post. Good Luck!!
The Link is posted at the bottom of my post. Good Luck!!
Summer Tussie Mussie
For my first project I wanted to create something pretty for my home.
Filled with lavender from my garden its the perfect summer accent.
I am showcasing Spellbinders/AGL newest metal dies.
GLT- 002 Vintage Damask
GLLD-005 Rose Medallion
Supply List:
- GLT-002 Vintage-Damask texture plate
- GLLD-005 Rose Medallion
- S5-080 Damask-Accents
- GL2-008 Royal-Medallion
- MMM-202 Artisan-X-plorer Raspberry Spacer Plate.
- MMM-001 Artisan-X-plorer
You will also need:
- Ivory Cardstock.
- Wax Paper
- Spray Glue. I used Super 77
- Distress ink- Scattered Straw
- Ivory Crinkle Ribbon
- Flat back pearl
- 7 MOP buttons
- Craft sponge
- Ultimate glue or other strong glue
- Scissors
Instructions:
Using Ivory card stock and a sheet of waxed paper die cut with the Rose Medallion long die, the long flourish and filigree from The Damask Accents collection.
Sandwich together using wax paper between the card stock and die. This makes for an easy release
Die cut two of the Damask Accents flourish
Super easy to remove when using waxed paper.
Die cut one of the Flourish.
Emboss a sheet of card stock twice with the Vintage Damask long texture plate.Cut out and spray glue along the backside of the paper,adhere to a sheet of ivory card stock. This will give your Tussie Mussie lots of strength.
Using distress ink and a sponge edge all your cut pieces
Shape your cone by gently rolling the card stock matching top left corner to bottom right corner.Overlap at seem and glue in place.Distress with ink.
Glue filigree edge along top of cone with strong glue
Distress the Rose Medallion die cut .
Glue to front of cone covering up seam.
Use the Royal Medallion as a focal point.
Apply strong glue to the inside of the bezel and glue in flat backed pearl.Glue bezel onto medallion.
Glue the medallion to front of cone. Punch holes along sides and attach the crinkle ribbon.
Glue the MOP buttons along the front of the cone
and on top of your ribbon handle.
Your Tussie Mussie is now ready to fill with your favorite flowers.
For contest entry click here:
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I hope you stopped by Lonnie's blog at
Farm Girl Bella. and entered her contest
Be sure and stop by next week to see the uber Talented Kimberly at
Artjoystuff and enter to win more Fabulous prizes!
Questions? ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us. No entries will be accepted at this email address.
as usually wonderful vintagy art you´ve created
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tussiemussie! I love those dies, they are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! This would be wonderful as a gift, a wedding decoration... Do many ideas!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful, love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteXxxRuth
Beautiful, as ever.
ReplyDeleteOh, your Tussie Mussie is gorgeous! I can't wait to make one. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous!!! I can imagine these beauties all over my house. Thank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteSar Tann
This is just stunning Lynn. I love all the texture you have created - how wonderful to have these beautiful scented pieces dotted around.
ReplyDeleteToni xx
This is great for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage and elegant look of this project. It would fit in so many different style decors. I also love to see you using dies that have been around awhile, such as the Damask to create the beautiful edging on the cone. Most people have limited budgets so I love to see projects that includes dies we May have had in our stash and would like to use more frequently. You have inspired me to look at my dies with new eyes. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing how to make such a lovely project.
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn. I love this project, what a beautiful idea. I will be making one for my Mum, she grows fantastic lavender so it will be put to good use : ) Take care.
ReplyDeleteYour Tussie Mussie is DELIGHTFUL Lynn - it would be perfect for my Mum, Mother-In-Law and Grandma!!!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION!!!
I love this. Great instructions too. Thanks Lynn for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! Thank you for the step-by-step tutorial. It's wonderful. I think even I could follow your clear instructions!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love how you made it look aged! So very pretty! I would proudly display this in my kitchen!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteWow this looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeously textured tussie mussie and detailed instr. I will make one of these it's beautiful! Thank You for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteLynn, this is a vintage beauty! I love how you used the dies and folders to create that lovely Tussie Mussie! Happy Weekend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYou do the elegant chic look so so well! This is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning and I love the distressing which gave it such a vintage look. Gorgeous idea and great instructions too!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Good item for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love the vintage look.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely outstanding creation here again today. You girls are sooo talented, and I really love todays project, and it would also be awesome for a doordecoration for christmas with a little different decoration on it.
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful creation.
ReplyDeleteLove those Dies.
Thans for the tutorial.
Gr Elly
I don't know what a tussie mussie is but this is gorgeous. I love it. so classicly antique.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHow elegant. Anyone would love to have this as a gift or in our home. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Tussie Mussie and filled with Lavender is Bliss.
ReplyDeleteI think this has been my favorite so far. Love all these vintage looks.
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you for the inspiration....my jaw just dropped when I saw your amazing project and scrumptious lavender! God bless!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty - thank you for the detailed step by step tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Truly unique and creative. This may be my favorite so far.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. And your directions are very easy to follow. Thanks.
ReplyDeletetussie Mussies are so pretty. Love the vintage and elegant look of them. thanks for sharing your beautiful tussie mussie.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous embossing, love how you used the flourish at the top and the bezel just tops it off beautifully, your lavender looks terrific in it!
ReplyDeleteLynn, that Tussie Mussie speaks of elegance. It is divine.
ReplyDeleteI am visiting purely for your creations and not to participate because I do not own a die-cutting machine. When I see those dies I wish I did!!!
Wishes
Lynne
Tussie mussies were used heavily during the Victorian Age, weren't they? This is beautiful, Lynn! And you created it so simply with the dies! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project. Thanks for sharing the details of the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Trina
This is such a pretty way to display your fresh cut lavender and enjoy that delicate fragrance. Beautifully done, Lynn!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOk, this is beautiful. What a wonderful idea for summer!
ReplyDeleteYour project is beautiful! I love your ideas and I'm really glad I found your website.
ReplyDeleteI love the elegant, vintage look of this and lavender smells wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove this shabby chic bit of home dec - such great detail work. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness your project is gorgeous . Thank you for sharing your tutorial
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely project, thank you for sharing .x
ReplyDeleteLove your project. I think it would look gorgeous on a christmas tree. HHmmm thinking old world christmas this year. Thanks for my christmas inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely tussle! Thank you for the fabulous tutorial fiied with wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteSo Beautiful love the Vintage look. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI adore your tussiemussie! It is so pretty. I believe we should go back and do these type of things again. Tussiemussies can be so sentimental as well as the flowers put in them. thank you for sharing it, -con
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tussy mussy - and great tutorial. Thanks so much. hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteomg thisis just stunning Lynn .... fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project. Thanks for tutorial.
ReplyDeleteNow day's most of the invitations are printed this type by cutting and creasing machine. It gives grand look for a sheet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tip about using the waxed paper for easy release of the die cuts. I will have to look for that die cut what a pretty design it creates.
ReplyDeleteDeb