RUFFLED BANNER & FLOWER

Hello all from Annette, today I wish to show you a great & economical way to decorate your layouts,

your requirements are:

Circle punch, Versa mark ink or similar, old book or patterned paper, sewing machine or needle & thread

My circles are punched using a Marvy scalloped punch & measure 3" across, 

and I bought an old dictionary from charity store for 50 cents.. what a bargain !!!! 

step 1. punch out 15 circles, 

 

Step 2. Ink all edges of circles on both sides 

Step 3.    Fold 1 circle in half, then fold the other 2 so the lower edge of each is visible when fitted together, repeat to make 4 ruffles in total.

 Step 4. For the flower,   crumple remaining 3 circles, stack together, hold in place with a brad or stitch a button as flower centre.

 Step 5.    Open out the ruffles, position on background paper where you desire your banner & stitch in place by machine or hand along fold line 

Step 6.     Fold top ruffles down and crumple edges

Step 7.     Create your LO how desired, I have distressed & inked all edges, added some inked chipboard embellishments, tied string through the ruffles, knotting in between each one,

Step 8.     Position flower and adhere in place 

Step 9.     Tah dah … all done.... 

I had fun playing with this technique &  I hope I've inspired you to do the same

Please pop over to my blog 'Moment in Time' & share you creations with me

Have a truly blessed week

luv Annette X:)