Swirlydoos Scrapbook Kit Club: Water Distressed Rose Tutorial

Using the tattored floral sample die we received in our September Project kit, I created a Rose Tutorial. This is my spin on creating a rose with this die. I used the die cut pieces we received in the kit to trace and cut out, since I don't have this die.

Here are the supplies you will need

Step 1

Ink all your petals. I used vintage photo and antique linen distress ink.

Step 2

With your mini mister using water or a sheer glimmermist, generously spray your petals. Let the water absorb into the petals.

Step 3

While petals are still damp, start crumbling them. Let set a couple minutes.

Step 4

Start arranging your petals. Layer by layer, turning one petals layer down and the next layer up. Continue to arrange your petals until you are satisfied with the result.

Step 5

Using a dab of glue to each center of the layers, build your bloom. There are 4 large layers, 2 medium layers and 1 tiny layer.

Spritz a small rosebud with smooch spray, for the center of your bloom. I used black velvet. Secure medium layers to large layers to complete your rose bloom. You may also give a spray to your whole rose with glimmermist to finish. I used iridescent gold.

Completed Blooms

Have fun creating coordinated custom blooms using your Swirlydoos Kits!

10 comments:

Jocelyn said...: LOVE this technique!!!! Can't wait to try it out!!!; September 17, 2010 at 9:21 AM
Angelica said...: Awesone job girlie!! I have yet to try this technique!; September 17, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Peggy said...: Thanks, Tina!!!!!! These came out fantastic!!!!!!!; September 17, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Jennifer Snyder said...: Thanks Tina, Very pretty and versatile; September 17, 2010 at 12:37 PM
LISA said...: *F*A*B*U*L*O*U*S*!!!!!!; September 17, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Bonnie aka Cinnabon said...: looks good Tina! Smart thinking to trace the blooms since you don't have the diecut! I love making water distressed flowers!!!; September 17, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Denise said...: Those are awesome!! Have 2 get that die cut!; September 17, 2010 at 4:11 PM
Merrihew said...: These are beautiful! TFS!; September 17, 2010 at 5:02 PM
Barbara said...: love these flowers...can't wait to try them..; September 17, 2010 at 11:28 PM
Deb said...: Beautiful Tina!; September 19, 2010 at 2:05 PM