Thursday, June 17, 2010

That's How Thursday!

Did you have fun Hip Hopping along!!!
 You have reached the end of the hop, but I have one last project and tutorial to share.



I recently learned how to make this accordion fold flower and couldn't wait to share with you how.  It is super easy but a bit bulky, so don't expect to be able to mail this card out!  :) 

  I used the Ippity Winter 2010 paper pack, Simple Things and Now & Always stamp sets in this card.  I cut out the center of one of the Now & Always flowers to layer on the folded flower and topped it with a button.  The stamped flourish and saying is embossed in white to help it pop!  I'm looking at the photo and I can't believe I didn't round the corners on this card!!!  Total shocker and I'm thinking it might really need it.  Don't tell anyone, but I might just have to add some before I give it away! :)

I'll show you how to make this accordion fold flower in the video below.  Here is the supply list to make the same sized flower in my card (about 3.5 inches).
  • (2) strips of patterned paper or cardstock (1.5 inches x 12 inches)
  • (2) circles of cardstock (1 to 1.5 inches round)
  • strong, quick drying glue (I used Fabri-Tac)
Part 1:  How to make an accordion fold flower.



Part 2: Create a Card video using the flower.



Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching.

Don't forget to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win
a Winter 2010 paper pack

Comments open till midnight central time for a chance to win. The winner to be announced here Friday morning.

If you didn't start at the beginning of the hop, then off you go to the Unity Blog.
You don't want to miss any of the AMAZING creations!

Lisa Arana

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38 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 17, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    I love this card .... soooo thats how you make those flowers, mine always end up wanky and given to the cat.

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  2. Angie BlomJune 17, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    Love this Lisa! I love those flowers , great tutorials!! Fabulous card!

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  3. Lynne in NIJune 17, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    Fab tutorial .... I'm off to give one a try!

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  4. SweetieshopJune 17, 2010 at 5:43 AM

    Thank you Lisa, for such clear step by step tutorials. I will have a try at the accordian flower. Enjoyed the hop, really inspiring creations - thank you to the whole design team - delightful amazing peeps x

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  5. Lisa H.June 17, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    you make me laugh. it looks great. what a fun tutorial. haven't made these yet, will have to give it a go.

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  6. SueJune 17, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Great card! Love the accordian fold flower. Thanks also for the chance to win some paper. :)

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  7. StampinCathyJune 17, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Great tutorial and I have to try this. Thanks for the fun video and sharing your creative flower.

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  8. Lillian ChildJune 17, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    It's so nice to have these tutorials! I'm a hands on kind of gal so watching and doing certainly helps me grasp a concept/technique quicker than trying to read instructions. Thanks so much for taking the time to walk us through this process. LOVE the accordian fold!

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  9. jennifer mittenJune 17, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    What a lovely project - thanks for the assistance in making such a fab flower:-)

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  10. Emily KeatonJune 17, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    What a great card!! I loved your tutorial. I've always wanted to make those accordion flowers but didn't know how. Now I do!!! Thanks so much :)

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  11. UnknownJune 17, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Great tutorial super cute card!!!!

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  12. LisaJune 17, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    How cool is that? I just love the tutorials you guys do!!

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  13. JPScrapsJune 17, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Great tutorial! Thanks :)

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  14. Marilyn NimmoJune 17, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Thanks for sharing the video!

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  15. CarisaJune 17, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    i love that acordian flower!

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  16. JenMarieJune 17, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    This is GORGEOUS!!

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  17. Marcy H.June 17, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Great Tutorial~~ Can't wait to give this a try! TFS!

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  18. DebbiJune 17, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    As always I enjoyed and got so much inspiration for the blog hop. Thanks for sharing the video. I love to try something new. Have a great day.

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  19. Savannah O'GwynnJune 17, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Oh, Lisa--this is fab! I love watching your videos! Can't wait to use this on my cupcake papers:) I LOVE UNITY/IPPITY!

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  20. Lori KaeJune 17, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Great tutorial and blog hop! :) Thank you!

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  21. NicoleJune 17, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    great blog hop and thanks for the tutorial - very cute flower :)

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  22. ScrapenablerJune 17, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Great tutorial and lots of great inspiration on the hop!

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  23. reenJune 17, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    I did enjoy the hop and found such amazing inspiration along the way.

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  24. CharityHandJune 17, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    Awesome tutorial. I can't wait to try this myself!

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  25. maryannsJune 17, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    Thanks for the tutorials. I enjoyed learning how to make the accordion flower and how you put your card together.

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  26. TeriJune 17, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    I love the card. Thanks for the tutorial, I want to go make an accordion flower right now!

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  27. FibreJunkyJune 17, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Great tutorial!! Thanks!!

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  28. MichelleJune 17, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    So pretty & so cool!!! Thanks for the tutorial :)

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  29. farmhouse-storyJune 17, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    love the tutorial, lisa-thanks so much:)

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  30. AngelaJune 17, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    What a great Blog hop! I am a first timer and just really enjoyed all of the beautiful creations. I dont know where you all come up with such great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

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  31. TammyJune 17, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  32. RonaJune 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    fun flower - I haven't tried these yet either - thanks for the inspiration

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  33. CheriJune 17, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Beautiful! The recipient will love it!

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  34. UnknownJune 17, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    FABBY tutorial Lisa! TFS!

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  35. SuzJune 17, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial Lisa I will be making them for sure.

    It was a great hop... sorry I missed out on all the forum fun... ended up in the er with asthma today

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  36. UnknownJune 17, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    I love your card... and thans for the tutorial, can't wait to try it out, that flower is gorgeous!

    Thanks so much for sharing & the chance to win!!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot com

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  37. Jules!June 17, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    lOVE the tutorial! Thx! and thx for the chance to win! Beautiful creation.

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  38. Kathy HJune 18, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    LOVE the tutorial!

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