Important notice about my instruction sets

Hi all, as you may or may not be aware Stampin up has discontinued their blossom petals punch which is such a shame!!! this was a very versatile punch. I'm afraid Stampin up is one of those company's Ive watched over the years that is constantly changing their stock which make you and the demonstrator buy buy buy all the time and they make the huge $$$. This has affected my instruction sales pretty bad, so Ive had to think what I would do with the many instructional sets I have for sale that included this punch....... leave them as they are, take them down off the blog or edit them. I still wanted to make them available for you so my decision was to edit & design a set of petals that are similar to the punch. These will be in a pdf called "Blossom petals punch info replacement petals template" and when you purchase an instruction set that required the blossom petals punch you will also receive the new free template download. I hope you will be happy with this decision. Below is a list of the instruction sets I have for sale that previously needed the blossom petals punch. So in a sense this works out cheaper for you! NO expensive punch is now needed to make these designs! The new templates are hand cut.... but don't be afraid of this its so easy..... below is my instructional video how to do this the easy way. I have also updated each blog post instruction set that used this punch and explained all the details. I hope you will like the decision I made and this will be helpful to many.
Blessings to you




 I believe this punch is available for a short time on clearance, I cant put any one link to it you would have your find own demonstrator

Magnolia paper art
Birthday Orchid paper art
Passion flower paper art
Christmas orchid paper art
Snow drops paper art
Calla lily paper art
Sturt's desert pea paper art
Australian native Waratah paper art
Flying Angel paper art
Fashion hats paper art
Lotus art paper art
Peony paper art flowers
Lotus flower paper art
Orchids 4 set paper art
Swan paper art

and a last thought

A greedy man stirs up strife, 

but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched. 

Proverbs 28:25

Australian Flannel Flower & folded pillow box by Jennifer

Hi all, today's tutorial is some double fun with my Australian Flannel flower and a pretty folded box by Jennifer King from Origami Twist 

here is a template for the petals only...... and watch my video below :) .... enjoy!

   Australian Flannel Flower Template

Blessings to you

and a last thought

 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but 

of power and love and self-control.

 2 Timothy 1:7

Chloe Stem punch art

 

Hi all, I have loved the look of the Chloe stem die from memory box but at the same time I knew this would be so easy to make with my punches. So today lets give this a go!
For the Chloe stem in the video tutorial I used a 2 and 1/2" circle punch and two different size hole punches. The smaller flower head was made using a 1 and 3/4" circle punch. Some glue and glitter to match you card stock colour. Here's a close up....

For my card I sponged a cloud background, mounted the two flowers onto the same size circles I used to make them and had a bit of fun with some doodle drawing with a fine marker. I made a chevron stencil using my square punch and sponged some colours using the stencil. Stamped my saying and added a strip of ric rac trim. So sit back and enjoy the video :)
Blessings to you

and a last thought

 A man who is kind benefits himself,

 but a cruel man hurts himself. 

Proverbs 11:17

Magnolia paper art and my craft room update

 Hi all, introducing to you my new Magnolia punch art ......
Everyone loves the stunning artistry of the Magnolia flower, It's bare branches exploding with white, pink and burgundy beauty. You will love this Magnolia punch art spray made with only two punches this card will impress..... a Mothers day success !! Please remember if you have any questions about the instructions email me before you buy I'm happy to chat.

UPDATE: please note, Stampin up no longer sells the bolssom petals punch used for this project so to get around this problem and continue for you to enjoy my projects I have designed some replacement petals which are very similar and will allow you to make the same projects. This will be included with your purchase download.... the up side is you don't need to buy an expensive punch! You can refer to my instruction video as to how to use my template, thank you for your ongoing support. Valita

Magnolia punch art Introductions $5.95

We had a great Easter weekend spending time with our kids and extended family at the Sydney Royal Easter show then on to Katoomba to visit Dave's older brother.... we had this Cartoon drawing done of Dave and I while at the show... I think he really captured the looks here ;)

And in the mean time Ive been once again cleaning out my craft room.... so sit back and enjoy the video
 Blessings to you

and a last thought

 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves,

 and the truth is not in us

1 John 1:8

Photo Flowers

Hi all, Happy Australia day for last weekend and our weather lately has summed Australia right up..... bush fires one week flooding the next and it has all been so wide spread. We are safe and well and sent Madaleine back to school this morning.
So Ive been getting together some 50s music for my mums birthday, my brother in-law so generously booked a river boat cruise dinner for the night before the party so we can all get together as a family... we are looking forward to that too. Ive also been working on a table decoration to place in front of Mum at the party. My Mother has been an Avon lady for as long as I can remember and has her own collection of vintage/antique Avon bottles so I though some photo flowers of Mum at different ages would look cute in some of her old Avon bottles. Both side have photos and are put together sturdy enough to last a while after. If you'd like to make these you will need....
Nesting Blossom die
1 and 3/4" circle punch
designer paper
scrap card stock
Bamboo skewers
ink pads & sponges for shading
photos
Glue stick, quick drying, craft glue and a hot glue gun
Jewels and ribbon for decoration

 So sit back and enjoy the video :)

Blessings to you

and a last thought

  Grace to you and peace from God our

 Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks

 to my God upon every remembrance of you.

 ~Philippians 1:2-3 

Passion flower paper art Instructions

Hi all, I'd like to introduce to you my passion flower punch art. I always thought of the passion flower as odd but mysteriously beautiful. You could choose to make this in a variety of colours just like many of the real flowers to suit your occasion needs. I hope you will enjoy this instruction set that I have for sale. Please remember the current offer is one instruction set free when you have $10.00 or over in your shopping cart then you can add the coupon code orchid  to receive your freebie!

UPDATE: please note, Stampin up no longer sells the bolssom petals punch used for this project so to get around this problem and continue for you to enjoy my projects I have designed some replacement petals which are very similar and will allow you to make the same projects. This will be included with your purchase download.... the up side is you don't need to buy an expensive punch! You can refer to my instruction video as to how to use my template, thank you for your ongoing support. Valita

Passion Flower punch art Instructions $5.95 

Blessings to you

and a last thought 

So So take a new grip with your tired hands,

stand firm on your shaky legs, 

and mark out a straight smooth path for your feet, 

so that those who follow you, though weak and lame, 

will not fall and hurt themselves, but become strong. 

Hebrews 12 :12 & 13

Poppy punch art Instructions

Hi all Ive had a request to make up some instructions for a Poppy and here is my version. This delicate flower has become a symbol of remembrance, not only for our fallen WW1 soldiers but our loved ones everywhere. You will love the simplicity of this punch art flower using just circles and find that you will quickly make a whole bunch of these in no time at all to use for any project. My leaf pattern is included. Don't forget if you are purchasing $10.00 or more of my pattern instructions and enter in the code orchid you get a a free pattern of your choice..... only till Dec 20.
Poppy Punch art $5.95

 Blessings to you

and a last thought 

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy,

 always being prepared to make a defense to anyone 

who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; 

yet do it with gentleness and respect

1 Peter 3:15

Introducing my Christmas Orchid

 Hi all, I'm excited it introduce my Christmas Orchid punch art instructions! I really enjoyed creating this stunning Orchid which could be changed up by using different colour combinations for any occasion not just Christmas. This flower uses just one punch ( blossom petals punch from stampin up) and is a must in your collection of punch art projects.

UPDATE: please note, Stampin up no longer sells the bolssom petals punch used for this project so to get around this problem and continue for you to enjoy my projects I have designed some replacement petals which are very similar and will allow you to make the same projects. This will be included with your purchase download.... the up side is you don't need to buy an expensive punch! You can refer to my instruction video as to how to use my template, thank you for your ongoing support. Valita

Christmas Orchid $5.95
Don't forget to check out my corner folding patterns too!
Check out four more of my Orchids all made with just one punch!  http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/introducing-my-orchids-4-set-punch-art.html
 Blessings to you

and a last thought

Today when you hear Him calling 

do not harden your hearts against him.

Hebrews 4:7