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Monday’s Motivation-Simple Succulent

Hi everyone!  Happy to be here today.  So excited to announce that I am a Guest Designer/Blogger at Spellbinders this week so if you are joining me from there, welcome!  Because this is a special week,  I am giving away some of my dies and die/stamp sets from my Quite Contrary line when you follow me on Instagram (debi_adams), for leaving a comment on my blog and/or tagging a friend.  You will get 1 entry for each application, with a total of 3 opportunities per person.  If you already follow me, just indicate it in your comment. I will choose two winners on Monday, April 18th.  Last day to enter is Friday, April 15th.  The two sets are seen here!  Yay!!!

For those who are just coming to this site, Monday’s emphasis is on the ABC’s of creating.  Generally, I showcase some art or craft piece from a simple perspective to a more complicated one.  I am hoping to encourage everyone to try a new technique or see something in a different light.

Today I am featuring this SUPER easy succulent!  I promise you all will want to do this again or give it as a gift.  And better yet, you do NOT have to have a green thumb!  So let’s get started!

Supplies needed:

Spellbinders™Platinum Machine– Die-cutting machine that will accommodate an 8 1/2″ steel rule die.
Pocketful of Posies Contour Die by Spellbinders
Felt-I like wool felt because it’s thicker-You can get this at a fabric store.
Slice of Wood-Found at most hobby stores but best if from a wood pile :).
Bag of Mixed Mosses-Found at hobby store
Glue and Glue Gun
Needle and Thread

1. Adhere various pieces of moss to wood slice with hot glue.
2.  Die-cut largest Posie from wool felt. To make succulent have more petals, simply fold felt in half and lay fold slightly inside of cut cut blade on the end as shown below.

3.  Run a gathering stitch along the straight edge of the flower.  Pull up thread snuggly, twisting into a roll as you go.  Tie a knot in end.  Adjust petals as desired.

4.  Adhere succulent to wood slice with hot glue.

5.  Option: Adhere wire to back of slice for hanging purposes.

Ok.  There you go.  How simple was that? Give it a shot!  You got this :).

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway this week!  Final entries are due by Friday, April 15th.

XO,

Debi

Comments

  2. Debi so glad you are guest for the week at Spellbinders. I hope you come back and guest design again. I love your creations and the tutorials are great. I'm going to follow you on Instagram and join your blog. Thanks

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