Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Brilliant Red Poppies • Silhouette Tutorial

A reader asked if I could try to make a shadow box incorporating poppies. Poppies are such dramatic flowers that I knew they would be an excellent subject. I spent some time looking at photos of poppies on Google images and then created this double shadow box design using card stock on my Silhouette cutting machine.


Black and red always make a strong visual statement!



The tutorial for assembling this shadow box is located here on my Silhouette tutorial site.
The cutting file is available here at the Silhouette online store.
          http://www.silhouetteonlinestore.com/?page=view-shape&id=45841

I am getting quite a collection of shadow box designs now. Wonder what will catch my fancy next!

© 2013 Ashbee Design, Marji Roy

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12 comments:

  1. The shadow box with the poppies in it is lovely.
    Denise

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  2. I came over from Happy Hour, because I'm crushing on paper flowers right now. I have a silhouette but haven't taught myself how to do it. After seeing this, I'm going to have to get with it. Very nice. Hope you can check out my blog at bohemianjunktion.com

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    1. Take that Silhouette out of the box and start using it! Silhouette does have some online video tutorials and I had small problems right off the bat but only took a short time to work them ot - getting the feel for the cutting settings and the stickiness of the mat.

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  3. wow, looking at those paper creations, makes me think I might want one of those fancy machines. The poppies and leaves look so professional.

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    1. I certainly have enjoyed my Silhouette. It is worth giving up some desktop space to have.

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  4. Really stunnning. I'm a paper crafter, but I've hesitated to make decor with paper. This just convinced me to go for it! :)

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    1. It won't last for ever, but when being a DIYer I change things up so regularly it doesn't matter. Paper is the correct material for some things!

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  5. Wow! Your designs are amazing. What a talent you have.

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    1. Thanks Tammy, It's ll this pinterest surfing plus getting a Silhouette that has reinvigorated my creative side.

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  6. I loved it, i was wondering if you sell them.

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