THE NEXT LEVEL – FRIDAY SUPPLEMENT – ISSUE 6

Good morning everyone - Welcome to the Friday supplement of Issue 6 of The Next Level

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We hope you have enjoyed having your Magazine in 3 supplements this week and it has not spoilt your enjoyment of your weekly read. Please keep the feedback coming in, we do love to hear from you.

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Today we feature a stunning TUTORIAL FROM ABBY, one of our Creative Design Team members. You may have seen a really stunning card a few weeks ago from Abby where she did a 3D rose on her card - it was absolute perfection - so we asked her if she would not mind showing how she had achieved this beautiful effect - and here it is for you all today.

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Hint for Monday's Challenge 7

We did say that our Friday Tutorials would in many instances link up what what is going to be on the horizon for the Monday Challenge and this week is no exception. We will not be asking you specifically to make up a rose just like Abby's - but if you do not have in your stash some glue such as Beacon 3 in 2, Pinflair, Mini Glue dots or Double sized Craft Foam pads - you might want to pop out and get some over the weekend !!!!

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Quick Links to Issue 6 Supplements

Below are the Quick Links to the Monday and Wednesday supplements and remember -There is still plenty of time to enter the Challenge 6 this week with 4 prizes on offer.

Closing time for entries - Sunday 9pm Uk time.

If you wish to enter and do not have a blog, please e-mail us your photograph and we will post it for you.

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HINTS AND TIPS

GRAB THAT STASH

SPONSORS AND PRIZES OF THE WEEK

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK - BUTTONS AND BOWS

HAVE YOUR SAY

Have fun everyone - See you on Monday

Ann and Dawn xxx

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3D ROSE TUTORIAL FROM ABBY

1. Stamp the image multiple times onto water color paper using black Staz On ink. I prefer lighter weight water color paper for my 3D floral images because it is easier to manipulate into your desired shape

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2. Water color the images as you desire. For this rose I focused on coloring the large rose only since it will be cut out it was not necessary to color the images in their entirety. This helps to cut back on work and time

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3. Once you've water colored the images cut them out as close as possible. Select one to keep as your base then proceed to cut along the lines of the petals on the remaining images. Don't worry about cutting perfectly since it should be a natural, untailored look. Just be sure they resemble the shape of rose petals. One key point is to color the back and along the edges of each one with a matching marker so that there’s no white showing underneath or throughout the edges of petals

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4. Select one of the larger petals to start building the outer edge. Curl the bottom edge of the petal slightly and add a touch of glue to the curled edge then place it on the rose image. I use Beacon 3 in 1 glue because it holds beautifully but also allows you to move the petals if you happen to make a mistake or decide to move the petal to a different location. Just be sure the glue is not completely dry or you may tear it

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5. Once you've glued the first petal allow the glue to dry and gently shape it with your tweezers

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6. Continue the same pattern with the rest of the petals starting with the larger ones for the outer edge and the smaller petals for the center

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7. As each petal dries you can go back with your tweezers to gently shape the petals so that they resemble the look of a real rose

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8. Once you're getting close to the center select one of the smallest petals and curl it inward and use a mini glue dot to place it in the center. This will offer a guide for the placement of the remaining petals. You may find that you'll have to trim the petals to fit your desired space

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9. Once you're finished adding all of the petals grab your tweezers for some final shaping then finish with a touch of glitter on the edge of each petal

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10. Here’s the finished rose which will be added to a future creation. Hope you'll give it a try!

ABBY

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