Spring Flora Release Archives

Spellbinder’s Parrot Tulips from Susan’s Garden Spring Florals Release

Hello, Friends! Does anything say “Spring is here” better than Parrot Tulips? Today I’m sharing a lovely bunch of Parrot Tulips made with Susan Tierney-Cockburn’s latest Spring Flora Release from Spellbinders. To fill out the tulip cluster, I created some greenery with her Ferns and Ivy Dies from this same release.

I’ve paired these flowers up with Carta Bella’s cheery Farmhouse Market Paper Collection. It just seemed to be the perfect partner for these blossoms.

Flower Making Details

Do you like to make your own flowers? I love doing it when time permits.

First, Die cut the tulip layers from scraps of the Spring Farmhouse Solids cardstock for a perfect color match. This automatically gets you started off on the right foot!
Now, sponge each petal with a combination of Abandoned Coral, Fossilized Amber, and Ripe Persimmon Distress Oxide Inks.
Next, shape the petals with the Groove Golf Flower Shaping Tools. Use the medium tool to add “veins” to the tulip petals.
Now round the petals with the blunt end of the largest Groove Golf Tool. If you place the rounded (blunt) end in the center of the tulip petal, the sides will cup up beautifully.
Then, layer the flower petals together, staggering the edges for a more natural look.
Next, Use the piercing awl to make a hole for some stamens. Add the stamens through the center for a stunning finish!

Creating the Bouquet

Die cut the ferns, ivy and tulip leaves from scraps of green cardstock. Then shape with the groove tool and spritz with Glimmer Mist.

Our son had cut me some slices from a fallen branch. This seemed like the perfect way to display this bouquet. First, lightly wash the wood surface with some diluted ivory chalk paint. Use a paper towel to dab away the excess. Then spatter the wood with flecks of white chalk paint and Abandoned Coral Distress Paint. Now you just need to add a bow and some buttons to finish off the card.

A Peek Inside

Create a treat pocket and a little photo spot inside the card to turn it into a thoughtful gift.

There are so many lovely flowers and fillers in this Susan’s Spring Flora Release! If you like to make your own flowers, you might like to check them out HERE.

I love flowers at any time of year, but spring flowers seem to be the most precious. Perhaps it’s because we’ve just endured the bleak winter months that they bring us such joy. What’s blooming in your life right now?

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy