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Kids Card Printable

by Amy Bowerman

Kids Card Printable and Photo Flower Tutorial for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and more! | Pluckingdaisies.com

Hello everyone!  I have a really fun printable kids card to share with you today!  I’ve been making this cupcake liner photo card for Mother’s Day with my son’s classmates since he was in preschool.   Kids love to make and give these photo flower cards.  Moms, Dads, Grandmas and other special people love to

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Easter Bunny Tree with Ribbon Flowers| @PluckingDaisy #RangerInk #Sizzix #EasterDIY

That old Peter Cottontail is hopping down the bunny trail with a quickness!  Easter IS certainly on its way.  I’ve prepared for the arrival of “the bunny” by consuming copious amounts of Cadbury eggs and creating this Easter Bunny tree. This project was inspired by Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2013 {March} and Ranger Ink’s

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How to make a Paper Lily

by Amy Bowerman

How to make a Paper Lily | @PluckingDaisy #Sizzix #RangerInk

Spring has sprung in my studio…but not necessarily in my little corner of the world.  We just had a snow storm here in Connecticut but I won’t let that stop me from sprouting new paper flower designs!  If you make them Spring will come right?  Step aside frozen precipitation!  Today’s tutorial is just in time

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DIY Paper Flower Centerpiece | @PluckingDaisy #DavidTuteraDIY #Wedding

The BIG day is finally here!  Today I’m revealing the Paper Flower Centerpiece I created for my friends “Big Day” using products from the David Tutera Bridal collection.  This collection makes it easy for the DIY bride to create a dream wedding on a budget.  The products are elegant yet easy to use and customize to your

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How to Make Hydrangeas

by Amy Bowerman

How to Make Hydrangeas | @PluckingDaisy #TimHoltz #Sizzix #RangerInk

As promised I am back with part 2 of my Watercolor Paper Flower Tutorial.  Today I will be showing you how to create Hydrangeas with the Tim Holtz Tattered Florals Die from Sizzix.  If you missed the first part click here for the watercolor rose tutorial.       Before we get started I just

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How to Make Watercolor Paper Flowers | @PluckingDaisy #Tim Holtz #Sizzix #RangerInk

I’ve been hard at work on some new paper flower designs for my best friends wedding.  Today I will be sharing some trade secrets on how to make paper flowers using the Tim Holtz Tattered Florals Sizzix Die. Tim’s Tattered Florals die has taken my paper flower making to new heights.  I originally bought my

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Chicken Soup for the Crafty Soul | @PluckingDaisy

  Hello dear readers and friends!  As 2012 comes to a close I’d like to share what I’ve been “cooking” up for the past year.  The weather outside IS frightful today but don’t worry I have a nice pot of “Chicken Soup” ready to feed your crafty soul! 2012 was a year filled with new

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Monster Party Flowers

by Amy Bowerman

Monster Party Flowers | @PluckingDaisy #upcycle #floral #centerpiece #DIY #tutorial #RangerInk

Do you have a “Little Monster” in your life?  I sure do!  My little Monster nephew turned one this past weekend and we had a big Monster bash to celebrate.  It wouldn’t be a Monster Party without a “Monstrous” centerpiece so I whipped up this flower arrangement. As of late I have taken to making

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Poinsettia Hair Clips

by Amy Bowerman

Poinsettia Hair Clips | @PluckingDaisy #TimHoltz #Sizzix #RangerInk #Tutorial

  I just got the new Tim Holtz Tattered Poinsettia Sizzix die and it’s not a surprise that I LOVE it!  I love anything Tim but his Tattered (anything) dies are personal favorites.  Today I’m showing you how to make Flower Hair clips using Tim’s new Poinsettia die.  Get your high pony ready for some

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Dollar Store Halloween Flowers | @PluckingDaisy #HalloweenDIY #Tutorial

  I am on a roll with Halloween DIY projects thanks to my latest haul from the Dollar Store.  It’s a magical place I tell you and luckily Michael’s and Jo-ann fabrics are right down the road from my favorite Dollar Store (Dollar Tree) so I can easily grab any supplies I might need to

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