Roses created from Stampin’ Up!’s Seam Binding are an easy way to add “WOW” to any project!  Learn how to make your own following these easy steps!

1.  Punch a 3/4″ circle from card stock.

2.  Cover with Sticky Strip or other adhesive.

3.  Snip off a 6″ piece of Seam Binding.

4.  Pull out one or two threads from one end.

5.  Shirr the seam binding by pulling on the threads.  But be careful…don’t pull the thread completely out!

6.  Double the shirred seam binding and wrap thread around it all to form a blossom.

7.  Attach to the Sticky Strip covered circle, and trim off the excess.

8.  Form a “leaf” in the same manner and attach.  Trim off the excess.

9.  Add a pearl.

10.  To make your roses fuller, simply use a longer piece of seam binding and “scrunchy” it up as you add it to the card stock circle.

As with every new skill, your roses will get better with practice. I hope you enjoy them! Until next time...

Here is a little peek at this week’s Pals Paper Arts card.  I hope that you will join me for the reveal on Thursday.  In the meantime, don’t forget to check out the Pals Artist Picks!

One hundred sheets of 6″ x 6″ retired Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper can be yours!  All you need to do is leave a comment on today’s peek and Thursday’s reveal by 10:00 PM CST Friday! I will randomly select one recipient from all comments left and announce the winner on Saturday!  Good luck!

In the Mood for a Big Shot OR $100 in Product AND the Sweet Cake Stamp Set?

Get a FREE Big Shot (or $100 in Stampin’ Up! products of your choice) when you purchase the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. That’s up to $440 in products for $175 and it ships FREE. Join now, and Stampin’ Up! demonstrator benefits and discounts will be yours through March 31, 2012. There is no obligation to purchase anything further or to hold workshops. For more details, click HERE! I would love to have you as a member of The Schach Pack! Email me…and let’s talk about this opportunity!  But hurry! This offer ends November 11th!

And there is even more good news!  Sign up under me, and receive a FREE stamp set from the new Occasions Mini…Sweet Cake!  This offer is sponsored by Stampin’ Up! as a reward for those demonstrators who attended the Louisville Regional! SO not only will you be receiving a Big Shot OR $100 in product, you will also receive an additional FREE STAMP SET!  How can you pass this up? Until next time…

Oh my gosh! A big thank you to all of you who left comments on Saturday and Sunday.  I really appreciated them.  And although I tried to respond to them personally, the sheer volume made that impossible.  But please know that I did indeed read each and every comment that was left!  

And now for announcement of the “Winner” of  Bling, Buttons and Brads.  The Winner of the delicious Blog Candy that I was offering on my blog during The Paper Players Fall Blog hop is #197…Kat!

Kat said:

I love your cards and the directions you include so we can try to copy your creation. Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy, too!

Kat, will you please email your address to me and I will get your candy in the mail right away! And once again, I thank all of you so much for your support! Until next time…