Hello MLS fans! One of my favorite things to do while scrapbooking is to make my own embellishments. Sure, most collections come with coordinating embellishments but it's so much fun to make your own! I'm going to show you how to quickly and easily create some layered dimensional elements that are quite popular these days!
Materials needed: patterned paper, adhesive, staples or glue, string or other embellishment, your favorite paper punch.
1. Gather materials and then use your favorite punch to create several of each size for each embellishment you will make. I chose a butterfly because they're my favorite!
2. I knew I'd be making 3 butterflies with 3 pieces each so I simply punched butterflies from different sheets of MLS paper and layered them. Punch as many as you will need in a variety of colors and/or sizes. Glue the butterflies together in the center with a strong glue or with staples.
3. Once the glue or staple is set you can "fluff up" the layers to give them more dimension.
4. You can keep the staples visible or cover the center of the shapes with string or other desired product (rhinestones, pearls, twine, etc.) and then adhere to your card, layout or other project.
Have fun and be sure to share the link to your project if you create some of these!
Thanks so much for stopping by the My Little Shoebox blog today!
Cute idea Becky!! I love multi-layered anythings and these butterflies are super cute!!
Posted by: Norine Borys | 11/16/2011 at 11:08 AM
Love these!
Posted by: Kristine Berc | 11/15/2011 at 03:27 PM