As we have recently cleared the loft in order to have it re-insulated, I came across boxes of fabric which had been in the loft probably since we moved here over 20 years ago. I thought that somewhere amongst it I might have something suitable for this technique, which requires a synthetic, silky fabric. The edges are melted above a candle flame. I set fire to the first piece, so you do have to take care.
I cut out 7 fabric circles using concentric Nesties as a guide for size, and snipped a little way into each one, making 5 petals in each, then I held them a few inches above the candle flame until they started to melt and curl.
The background stamping is from a Rollagraph , and the leaves are a mix of dies and punches.
The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.
I don't think it's too bad for a first attempt.
Hi Chrissie
ReplyDeleteGosh this looks Fab love it ....hope you ok
hUGS
sYLVIE XX
Its absolutely FABULOUS for a first or any attempt!
ReplyDeleteMine would have gone up in smoke hehe
Completely gorgeous card
mandi xx
Wow, what a brilliant first attempt. Looks just like a Peony.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card!
ReplyDeleteThat looks really gorgeous Chrissie. Congrats on the first attempt :-) We have been asked to make some brooches using this method but we tend to use a soldering iron to cut out the flowers.
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Oh! Chrissie this is fantastic - I just love that flower !! I'd love to try this idea myself but I would probably set fire to my craft room and then what ?? Thanks Chrissie for all your inspiration xox
ReplyDeleteThis is so elegant, I love it. Not sure about that technique though- I'm not to good with fire!
ReplyDeleteLinbyx
Knowing my luck I would set my craft room alight! Lovely flower!
ReplyDeleteA really gorgeous card Chrissie!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Anne
So wonderful card Chrissie,I love the flower and your papers.
ReplyDeleteHugs Riet.x
Fabulous card, Chrissie - your flower is stunning ans so striking against the black! Juliexx
ReplyDeleteWOWWWWWWWWW Chrissie I love, love, love this creation, wowwwwwww, that flower, stamping and design are awesome.
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Lorraine x
Wowee - this is Fantabulous. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to meeting you on Thursday for our trip to the NEC!!
Hugs
Valxx
Fabulous card Chrissie, gorgeous flower.
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Debby
wow Chrissie - this is absolutely gorgeous... you are so talented - its turned out sooo well - i had to smile when you said you burnt your first one - if it had have been me - the air would have been blue!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo stunning....
Paula x xx
Love that card Chrissie ;-) Great technique, it looks like when a rose is just going over and the edges start to brown
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
Gorgeous technique Chrissie, think I will give this a go but maybe keep a bucket of water handy lol.
ReplyDeletePinky
Wonderful flower - so glad you tried it and played along with Just Us Girls this week. I'll have to check my basement for fabric scraps!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch an utterly gorgeous card - love it. Your flower is beautiful
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Such a pretty flower, especially since it was your first. Why are we so critical of our art work? You made a darling card. Someday, I will try this flower. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous.I love this card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flower and card Chrissie. I love using this technique too. I used to do this many, many years ago and have rekindled my love for burnt flowers earlier in the summer. Love Sheila x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabby flower! I love how the petals softly curl inward - such a lovely, full bloom! Great job with the technique! Beautiful entry for this week's JUGS challenge! Thanks so much for playing along!
ReplyDeleteOhhh Chrissie, GIRL! THis is gorgeous! I love how a challenge and a loft cleaning + your creativity produced thsi gorgeous card! Way to go! Thanks so much for playing with Just Us Girls this week!
ReplyDeleteWOW this is STUNNING!!! I haven't been brave enough to try this yet.
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