Sandy's Space: Best Creation Blog Hop

February 07, 2011

Best Creation Blog Hop

Best Creation is having our First Blog Hop of 2011 and the theme is "Creating Handmade Spring Flowers". On each designer's blog you will find a different way to create and use flowers. In order to win our prizes name the kinds of flowers made on each blog and email the list to teresa@bestcreation.us. You also have to leave comments on each of designer's blog and on the Best Creation blog at the end of the hop. In case you lose your way, head over to the Best Creation blog where you will find all the designer's blogs listed and the prizes available.

Plum Blossoms :

I'm sharing my quilled flowers created to celebrate Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival. I used two of my favourite Best Creation papers where the peonies are just perfect for this festive season. It's my first quilling project and I'm so pleased with the way the flowers turned out.

Instructions :

I cut these quilling strips using KCK's Flower Dies. The narrower strips will be the flower centers (Dies #1102 and 1105) while the wider ones will be the outer petals (Dies #1104 and #1107)

Roll the narrow strip into a tight coil. You can use KCK's Quilling Tool or simply roll it by hand. Then continue by wrapping the wider strip around the coil, fastening the end with glue

Make about a dozen blossoms and glue them onto twigs with fast acting adhesive like Helmar 450

To those celebrating the year of the rabbit, Happy New Year ! And now I'm sending you off to Julie Walton's blog to continue the hop.

104 comments:

~amy~ said...: gorgeous....this is soo very Amazing Sandy!; 7 February 2011 22:15
Judie aka Craftymess said...: such a gorjuss project hun, love your yummy flowers so much

hugs
judie xx; 7 February 2011 22:39
teacher jessy said...: You never fail to impress me with your hands!! Another awesome one by you :); 7 February 2011 22:41
MrsETaylor said...: These are the prettiest little buds ever.; 7 February 2011 22:49
hilde janbroers said...: amazing!! love them!; 7 February 2011 22:54
Sarah Mullanix said...: Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Your project is STUNNING!! :); 7 February 2011 22:57
Karen Taylor said...: AMAZING!! I am in love with these wonderful flowers and you are so very clever!! THank you for sharing these and I hope you have a fantastic day!
{{hugs}}; 7 February 2011 23:04
Jeanne said...: OH WOW WOW OW they are fabulous!! TFS!; 7 February 2011 23:16
Beatriz Rubio De Kimmel said...: gorgeous creation!
one of my favorites
Thanks for sharing this tutorial
-BK; 7 February 2011 23:24
Meg said...: Wow those are beautiful!; 7 February 2011 23:30
CheckerBeads said...: Wow! Great reason to take up quilling, thanks!

anne; 7 February 2011 23:58
Ashly said...: SUPER CUTE!!! ive never seen these before so now i have to go find some!!! thanks for sharing; 8 February 2011 00:04
pysselpetra said...: Amazingly beautiful - didnt even know such dies excisted! Wow and the colors of those BC papers is just perfect.; 8 February 2011 00:06
EstherT said...: Those are beautiful flowers, and I love the arrangement you made with them!

~Thanks, Esther; 8 February 2011 00:09
darkpoetess said...: i love paper flowers, and the colours here are just fantastic!x; 8 February 2011 00:21
maxadriane said...: Happy New Year, these blososms are lovely and they are ART! Wonderful!; 8 February 2011 00:33
Teresa Jaye said...: WOW, Sandy this project is sooo beautiful and the colors are just fab - love it!; 8 February 2011 00:42
Gisèle said...: so gorgeous!!!; 8 February 2011 00:56
Britt said...: LOVE these flowers! You are a genious!; 8 February 2011 00:56
Emily Branch said...: These are sooooo BEAUTIFUL!! I love how you have them arranged!! I didn't know about these quilling dies. What FUN!; 8 February 2011 01:00
One4Joy said...: love all those blossoms and the miniature details. Very pretty! And as always great pics.....I love Best Creations papers, but I seriously hoard mine!; 8 February 2011 01:44
David and Jackie said...: I love your flowers! What type of die cutter do the die's work with and where can I get the die's???; 8 February 2011 01:49
Kristi said...: what fun!!! Love this project! Kristi
http://kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com/; 8 February 2011 02:54
Becky said...: Wow! Beautiful!; 8 February 2011 02:57
JuliesAddiction said...: FANTASTIC!!!; 8 February 2011 03:23
nanatam said...: very pretty! thanks for sharing!; 8 February 2011 03:50
Leah Crowe said...: such pretty little flowers.. they remind me of cherry blossoms. great project!; 8 February 2011 04:49
LisaM said...: Beautiful project Sandy!; 8 February 2011 05:30
Eve said...: so much work and detail in your cherry blossoms i totally love what you have done thanks for sharing; 8 February 2011 05:32
Bethany said...: These have such great details! Really beautiful!; 8 February 2011 05:42
MariLynn said...: What gorgeous quilled flowers. I love how the dies do the really hard work. Thanks for sharing.; 8 February 2011 05:55
Carrie said...: Very sweet and feminine.; 8 February 2011 06:11
Kim said...: Stunning work Sandy!!!!; 8 February 2011 06:16
Mel said...: These are absolutely beautiful Sandy!; 8 February 2011 06:22
Karen AKA Soccerboyzmom said...: These are amazing and quilling is on my list to try this year.; 8 February 2011 06:29
Susie said...: Beautiful flowers.....TFS; 8 February 2011 06:47
Ana Cristina Caldatto said...: Sandy
é possivel usar google tradutor
instalei na lateral para ajudar-lhes
é assim que consigo ler seus recados!
beijos
beijos; 8 February 2011 07:17
Julie Wasson said...: gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing.
juliewasson@yahoo.com
tidbitsnscraps.blogspot.com; 8 February 2011 07:32
Joanna said...: Love these flowers.; 8 February 2011 08:03
Ash said...: This is absolutely beautiful and inspiring!!!

-Ash :); 8 February 2011 08:05
Tracey Taylor said...: STUNNING!!!; 8 February 2011 08:23
Tina McDonald said...: Well worth your effort Sandi... these are absolutely superb!!; 8 February 2011 08:35
Ann said...: Your branches are lovely!; 8 February 2011 08:38
Michelle McClure said...: They look just like cherry blossoms. Gong shi fa tsai!; 8 February 2011 08:43
jonaks said...: its so zen!!!! lovely!; 8 February 2011 09:07
Alicia Barry said...: I am so loving this. I have never used those strips before. Time to go shopping.; 8 February 2011 10:06
Lisa Watson said...: wonderful flowers!; 8 February 2011 10:22
Blossom inch said...: gorgeous one Sandy, love all these flowers.; 8 February 2011 10:35
Kirsty Vittetoe said...: That is so festive, perfect for CNY, and those dies are so cool, where can I get them?; 8 February 2011 10:40
Catherine said...: These are so lovely and delicate.; 8 February 2011 10:50
Maria Matter said...: Wow Sandy what an amazing project, GORGEOUS!!!!
hugs; 8 February 2011 11:06
nicole said...: oohh love your flowers. Thanks for sharing.; 8 February 2011 12:39
Michele N said...: I love the dies used for this, they make beautiful flowers! I might have to try these.; 8 February 2011 13:14
Tricia said...: So cute! I love them!; 8 February 2011 13:49
KerrynF said...: Stunning work, they really do look amazing. Thanks for sharing.; 8 February 2011 14:59
Shirley-anne said...: Inspirational ....am I too old to learn something new ??? So am going to try this .; 8 February 2011 15:53
Jaime Lee said...: wow....love your creations! I will try it next year...!! Thanks for sharing Sandy!; 8 February 2011 17:01
Ange said...: Totally cute!; 9 February 2011 00:28
debbiefitz said...: Perfectly stunning flowers!; 9 February 2011 00:38
AliLilly said...: I saw your feature on Craftomanic and thought "it's been too long, I should go say hello!" Hello! :); 9 February 2011 01:26
Angi @ CokiePop said...: Your flowers are gorgeous. Love the pretty lilac color. :); 9 February 2011 01:59
JAVAGIRL said...: Patience on this one beautiful; 9 February 2011 02:33
Stella said...: I'm impressed. It seems you had a lot of work creating this flowers but it's worth the result. Absolutely fabulous!!!; 9 February 2011 05:21
Aimee (aka carolinagirl) said...: Beautiful project!!! So unique!! Love the flowers! Gonna have to find some of the diecuts!!; 9 February 2011 06:20
Elizna said...: Very very beautiful! Love your project!; 9 February 2011 06:33
poindextr said...: these are absolutely lovely. so delicate! -Diane; 9 February 2011 07:12
Auntie Ang said...: OH my these are so grat I love it..
So precious; 9 February 2011 07:21
Nikki ~ Let's Craft!! said...: Oh Please come link up with my Tute'n Tuesday Linky!! These are too cute!!

~ Nikki
http://bestpartofbelieveis.blogspot.com/; 9 February 2011 07:25
Tifany said...: Thanks for sharing!

-Tifany
http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com; 9 February 2011 07:25
GinniG said...: Absolutely, positively STUNNING!!!; 9 February 2011 07:48
Liza Yahya said...: Such nice flowers Sandy...They look in the class of their own! Gorgeous.. thanks for sharing; 9 February 2011 09:01
Jules said...: Wow wow wow these flowers are just divine Love them TFS; 9 February 2011 12:55
ScrappinAnn said...: Those teeny tiny flower are beautiful. thanks for sharing them with us.
I am a new follower of your blog. I hope you will visit mine and follow me too.
ScrappinAnn@gmail.com
Be My Valentine Blog Hop Feb 7-14; 9 February 2011 13:04
Kelly C said...: Those are wonderful, you make quilling look easy!; 9 February 2011 15:21
Paty Proença said...: Those are wonderful Sandy.
Thanks for your visit in my blog...
Hugs
Paty Proença; 9 February 2011 20:27
Carolyn Wolff said...: Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing them with us!; 9 February 2011 21:21
Mona E said...: OMG! These are totally gorgeous! Loooove the colours! Hugs...Mona; 9 February 2011 21:41
gladyschia2010 said...: it's so so pretty! Love the flower quiling!!; 9 February 2011 22:38
Darcy said...: so very pretty. amazing that was your first attempt!; 9 February 2011 23:25
Maggie said...: Sandy I luv luv this idea so much.
I have those dies as well..
Don't forget to add this project to our linking party this week, to showcase your work to our readers.

http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/02/valentine-valentine-last-minute-gift.html

Have a great Valentine,
Maggie
http://passionatelyartistic.com; 10 February 2011 00:15
Melinda Cornish said...: these are just beautiful Sandy! They are so intricate..I am amazed and so glad you visited my blog!; 10 February 2011 02:32
pghgirl said...: Beautiful flowers! They look real! TFS your wonderful ideas!; 10 February 2011 03:06
joybear said...: Oh so pretty!; 10 February 2011 11:30
Rhonda V. said...: I just love these Sandy! I have never seen those dies before! Where do you find them???; 10 February 2011 13:22
Agy said...: WOW! This is amazing!; 10 February 2011 17:44
Kirsteen said...: Ooh wow these are so pretty. Thanks for sharing Kx; 10 February 2011 18:13
Lillian Child said...: Very asian look to these lovely bloom creations. Just beautiful!; 11 February 2011 01:30
Ms. Tina said...: Amazing and so lovely!; 11 February 2011 03:04
Dara Lynn said...: I have never seen these!!!! I never knew you could purchase the quilled punched paper! These are totally fantastic!!!!!; 11 February 2011 03:07
ruth said...: Super cute!; 11 February 2011 08:26
Carole RB said...: Hi Sandy

This is such a gorgeous project. I just discovered your blog and look through it. Congratulations, your blog is beautiful and such are your projects. Your projects are unique. You are very talented.; 11 February 2011 08:42
Karen Denson said...: These flowers are amazing. I think I am going to have to pick you for the best flowers. I had no idea you could get die cuts like that. I love paper quilling.; 11 February 2011 09:43
Edleen said...: Sandy, Wow!!! wonderful :)

Happy CNY and have a great weekend!; 11 February 2011 10:57
Ana Cristina Caldatto said...: perfeito....; 11 February 2011 23:17
QC Kelsey said...: Hi Sandy!

Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day.
I had the windows open to join in this hop but didn't get a chance to. Still ... I'm going to zip through and see what everyone did anyways!

Your quilled flowers are beautiful!; 12 February 2011 00:18
Craftylicious said...: SAndy I've said it before..and I'll say it again!!! You're amazing!!!! I love your flowers!!! :); 12 February 2011 07:59
The Scrappy Tree said...: These are absolutely Beautiful! What an awesome post!; 13 February 2011 15:09
bibimoon said...: This is just so unique and one of a kind. Very nice cny deco the flowers made; 14 February 2011 18:29
allthingspurple said...: This is a great tutorial, Sandy. Thanks for sharing !! I am fascinate by your creativity; 15 February 2011 10:12
CREATIVE MIND said...: this is amazing lovely,super cute..i am completing you 100th comment..congrats my dear...; 17 February 2011 19:58
Sachiko said...: You do amazing things with papers. The flowers are so beautiful.; 19 February 2011 13:58
Kate W. said...: This is one of the most gorgeous things I have seen! Such a lovely display for your home. Exquisite!!!; 12 March 2011 07:15
Audrey Frelx said...: How beautiful!!! Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial!; 4 April 2011 00:11
The Handmade Flower said...: These are really pretty and a perfect way to decorate your home, thanks for sharing. I will add them to my handmade flower directory to spread the word to your lovely blooms!

http://www.flowerpot-design.com; 21 October 2011 15:35