Good Sunday morning. My post today is featuring the Poppy die set, another of Susan Tierney Cockburn’s new flower dies that I have had and am just now getting to play with. I also put together a few pictures to show the steps I used to apply Pan Pastel and for the individual petals.
I started by cutting out all the pieces for the poppy. I applied Pan Pastel to all the petals, formed the petals with the loop tool and tweezers and assembled the flower.
I followed along with the steps in Susan’s Poppy video tutorial. It is well worth watching. You can also see step by step photos below of how I applied the black color to the petals and how I formed the petals.
I stamped the image with black versafine and embossed with clear embossing powder. I created a double matted frame using the Spellbinders Matting Basics B set. I attached the frame over the sentiment layer with mounting tape.
Here’s a closer view of the poppy so you can see the inside better. The black on the petals and black flower centers were a little hard to capture well in the photos.
Check out my Black-Eyed Susan post yesterday if you would like a chance to win my blog candy prize of the Spellbinders Grand Rectangles set.
Thanks for stopping and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Pan Pastel application and forming petals. A picture speaks a thousand words.
Lightly apply the pan pastel by pushing the applicator up from the base of the petal and up into the center of the petal. create an uneven line of black across the petal for a natural look.
Lay the petal on the molding pad and light push in with the loop tool and pull down to the bottom of the petal.
Repeat this step several times until your petal has form and dimension.
Lightly turn the petal edges back by gripping with your tweezers.
Hold the center of the petal in place with your tweezers and pinch around the tweezers with your fingers to round the petal.
I hope these photos help.
Stamps: Impression Obsession Done In Love, Paper: Red, Black, White Ink: Black Versafine Accessories: Sizzix Poppy Die Set, Spellbinders Matting Basics B, Pan Pastel, Sizzix Accessory Tool Kit, Crafter’s Pick, Sizzix Flower Pot Trays, Viva Paper Pen Susan’s Garden, Clear Embossing Powder, Glossy Accents, Mounting Tape, Paper Piercer , Metal Adapter Plate , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Guillotine Paper Cutter
Gorgeous Poppy!! Thanks for the tutorial...I'd love to give it a try.
Posted by: Brenda | July 21, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better! Your bold colors
are very beautiful together and the design would awaken the juices to try to copy your design. Thank you for sharing your
wonderful talent
Posted by: Millie | July 21, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Beautiful! Just stunning in the red~
Posted by: vicki dutcher | July 21, 2013 at 01:00 PM
ok Kitie, yesterday I wasn't sure which one I loved, well now I'm really leaning to this one....lol. just a stunning card... thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity
Posted by: MzCookie | July 21, 2013 at 01:11 PM
You make everything look so Do-able!!!! What a Lovely creation you've made.... Wow!
Posted by: Dotty A | July 21, 2013 at 01:11 PM
I appreciate the tutorial. Now to find the molding pad.
Posted by: Elisa | July 21, 2013 at 02:10 PM
This is beautiful Kittie. You do such a wonderful time of shaping the flower parts - they always look so real. Kudos!
Posted by: Carol MJS | July 21, 2013 at 02:42 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! I have never tried the Pan Pastels but now I'm inspired to get some!
Posted by: karenladd | July 21, 2013 at 03:45 PM
I love poppies and you do make yours look grand. Of course everything you do looks grand, I love checking out your blog!
Posted by: Mickie | July 21, 2013 at 05:11 PM
OMG! Kittie! This poppy looks good enough to be real! I am totally impressed
Posted by: Maggie | July 21, 2013 at 06:07 PM
This is beyond stunning! This has to be one of my favorite of the flower dies so far! Beautiful job Kittie!
Posted by: Laura Love | July 21, 2013 at 06:22 PM
So pretty, Kittie. Thanks so much for the tutorial.
Posted by: Stephanie Bonin | July 21, 2013 at 07:32 PM
This looks so REAL!!!!!!! I love what you do Kittie! And if you keep this up, you will talk me into buying some pan pastels (on top of all the inks and plain chalks, pearls and markers I've bought LOL)!!!
Posted by: Rosy Newlun | July 21, 2013 at 11:01 PM
Gorgeous card Kittie, the poppy looks amazing! Thank you for the tutorial :) Cathy x
Posted by: Cathy R | July 22, 2013 at 05:36 AM
Wow! This is just beautiful! Thanks for the helpful tutorial.
Posted by: Birgit | July 22, 2013 at 07:44 AM