ONE BOOB CHRONICLE – Gifts From Far and Wide
During this past year, while I have been going through the treatment for breast cancer, my YouTube community has blessed me with gifts of all kinds. From Italy, Canada, the United Kingdom, and various places here in the United States.
I have been thinking of a way to thank each person who took the time to make things for me and send all kinds of crafting supplies. I had watched videos on the making of “Pocket Letters” which are made from baseball card sheaths. I just have not been able to think what I can put in each of the small pockets.
Recently, I received an astoundingly beautiful “Loaded Envelope” from a friend in New York. Roberta Commeau.
This is something that I can do, and I am excited to begin the process. I need to make 26 of these. Starting with the “wands”.
I spent the weekend making rosettes from glittered paper I have in my stash.
If you have not tried to make a rosette, and don’t know how to make one, I have some step by step instructions for you. These rosettes can be any size you would like to make. Mine are 2 inches by 12 inches.
This is a 12 x 12 sheet of card stock from an old DCWV paper pack.
Since I am making so many of these rosettes, I can get six from one sheet of paper. I turned the paper over to expose the blank back side. Using my Martha Stewart Score Board, score the paper every 1/4 inch.
Before you cut the paper into strips, MAKE SURE THE SCORE MARKS ARE HORIZONTAL.
I cut the paper into 2 inch strips. Using a Martha Stewart Border Punch I then punched one edge of the strip.
Next step is to make the accordion folds along the strip of paper.
Attaching the ends of the strip is the next task. As you look at the ends together you will notice the ends are matching. You need to cut away one of the 1/4 inch pieces to make the overlap needed to join the two edges.
Add the adhesive of your choice to one strip, then place the other edge over the adhesive and press tightly. Then set this aside to dry.
I have used a 1 inch circle punch to make pieces to hold the rosette together. That will be some tricky business.
Now comes the tricky part. These little guys are not always cooperative. Turn the rosette piece over so the decorative edge is against the table. Begin pushing inward on the rosette until it starts to lie down.
Keep working the rosette as you go along. There will be places you will have to do some adjusting until it finally lies flat.
Next challenge will be to turn your rosette over. It will pop up but don’t worry. You have already trained it the way it needs to be. Add glue of your choice to one of the 1 inch circles and attach to the center of your rosette. Then put it under something heavy until it dries.
This is my finished stash of rosettes ready to be made into “Wands”. I need to make a trip to Hobby Lobby or Michaels for some paper straws.
As I make these I will show you the process. For the remainder of creating these “wands” I will be using my dreaded hot glue gun.
Thank you, Roberta, for your inspiration.
Leslie
Jul 03, 2017 @ 15:57:21
You make it look so easy Leslie. I have a tussle with my RA hands. The pretty edge looks so great. Boy you haave a lot to make. People have been so kind with their gifts. Look forward to seeing you as you make the rest of the rosette. Makes my heart happy to see you in your craft room again. Hugs and love.xxx
Jul 11, 2017 @ 17:25:47
Leslie, great tutorial on the “rosettes” precise and clearly illustrated. You’re on your way to a new paper journey . . .enjoy the ride.