Creating Classic Roses
I have been asked to demonstrate how I make my Classic Roses. They are really pretty simple. I start with the Classic Rose Die from Heartfelt Creations, the Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper, the Golf Tools and some Ink. You can get all of these items on the Heartfelt Creations web page. I like to use hot glue but I have made many of them with the Designer Dries Clear Glue too! I prefer this Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper because it is very heavy and stands up to all the shaping it takes without falling apart. It also keeps a nice sturdy flower shape indefinitely. I die cut out four of the same size petal shapes. (The one pictured here is the next to the largest size.) I use ink to "shuck" the edges with a sponge dauber and color the inside with a soft makeup brush. I use the Golf Tool Shaping set from HC exclusively for shaping these roses. I poke a hole in the center of each of the four flower petal groups, with the Golf Tool. ...