A short while ago Priscilla over at 'Priscillastyles' had a tutorial on how to make chiffon flowers and I was a little apprehensive about making them because it involved a flame. I decided to give it a try anyways and here is my take on it:
The GOOD news, I did not burn down the house, the fire department was not called but I did do this outside.
The OTHER side: It is harder than it looks, it takes longer than you think!! Also your thumb gets sore by 'flicking your Bic' lighter, and I burned my thumb fingernail, I didn't feel a thing but I smelled it burning, not for you ladies that have manicures, you would have been very unhappy!
I did get them finished and I am fairly happy with them and I would do it again .. maybe. Let me know that you think of my first Chiffon flowers .. any advise?
I think they r awesome!!! They r PERFECT!!!
ReplyDeleteI tried these too Jane. Yours came out perfectly! I love the colors and the centers you used. You'll see one of mine on next Tuesday's MM card. I think yours is better. But I'd make some more again. How did you color yours?
ReplyDeleteMichelle,
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see yours!
I think they look gorgeous, Jane! I don't think I would do so well, but I may try it someday. You did such a fabulous job, and glad to hear that you didn't need to dial 911, since you would have trouble doing that with a burnt thumb. I can't wait to see these on a card now!!
ReplyDeleteNext time try an Ame n' flame...the kind you use to light your fireplace or BBQ. Mine ran out, so I had to use the flick lighter. I think yours came out GREAT!!!! Practice makes perfect :) Also, if you thread the brad in and out of each flower pedal a couple of times, it makes them more puffy if that is a look you like :)
ReplyDeleteyours look great i saw the Priscillas last week and when i saw yours I thought they were done by the same person until i read the write up. Maybe use a candle and a pair of long tweezers.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jane!!
ReplyDeleteYou made such pretty flowers!! Love how they turned out!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Jodi =)
Happy Birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to Jaaaaannnnne!
Happy Birthday to you!
...And many mooooorrrreeee...
Thank you guys for the Birthday Wishes. That's so thoughtful of you, you remembered!
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