Wednesday 3 July 2013

Simply Pressed Clay Flowers!

Good afternoon! 
Sorry I am so late with today's post...I had my parents over for tea last night and by the time they left I was sooooo not in a crafty mood...might have something to do with the 3 bottles of wine we drank!

Anyway, I have made a card this afternoon using the fantastic new Simply Pressed Clay. It is so easy to use and so versatile! Oh and so very easy to colour! 


I have used the Simply Pressed Clay Moulds to make these gorgeous flowers. The clay is naturally white but as I said, to colour it is very easy. There are many ways to colour it...you can add a few drops of ink from a re-inker and massage it in, you can make your embellishment, and then colour it with Stampin' Write markers, or you can do what I did. I simply pressed my clay into a 'pattie' then pressed each side onto my ink pad, in this case the brand new yummy Strawberry Slush! Then just work in the colour until it's all even. You can then add more colour in the same way if you wish.


The clay is then 'simply pressed' into the moulds and popped out. 
*TIP - if the clay sticks to the mould a little, pop the mould with the clay into the freezer for about 10 mins. They'll pop out no problem then! :)
One thing I really love about this clay is that when it dries it's very, very light, and soft...it has an almost 'soft foam' like feel to it...great for embellishing cards without adding weight to the postage!

Supplies
Cardstock - Basic Gray, Whisper White
Embellishments - Simply Pressed Clay and Moulds
Embossing - Fancy Fan EF
Ink - Strawberry Slush, Basic Gray
Stamp - Petite Pairs
Punch - Elegant Label


If you would like to order any of the produsts I have used, or any of the other fabulous new products, please do contact me and I will be very happy to place your order for you.

Please click on the catalogue link on my sidebar to browse the yummy new catalogue, or for £4.95 inc. p&p I can send you your very own copy to drool over and write your wishlist in!

Challenges
Muse - #24 (I have gone for the layout, embossing and simple colours)

I am off to make Keiran's packed tea for him to enjoy after swimming. Have a lovely afternoon! :)





17 comments:

  1. Love the pink and grey color combo, and the roses are gorgeous!

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  2. Fun use of the clay~ Almost looks like fun bars of pretty soap

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  3. Beautiful card! I love the embossing and those flowers are just fab! (thanks for the great tip too!)

    Thank you for joining the challenge with the Creative Card Crew!

    Sheena
    xxx

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  4. so stunning lizy.the flowers look gorgeous ;D

    xx coops xx

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  5. Oh, that Strawberry Slush is so pretty with gray! Love the texture you've added to your card, too!
    I'm so glad you joined us at Dynamic Duos this week :)

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  6. Gorgeous Lizy, these flowers are so pretty and the embossing looks lovely. One of my favourite embossing folders.

    Kat xx

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  7. Love the cool colours you've used with Laurie's Muse layout! Thanks so much for playing along!

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  8. I love the pretty color combo you chose for your card and your clay flowers are so elegant! Lovely interpretation of the Muse!

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  9. I have been wondering if the clay molds are fun to use! Such a sweet card. Love your color choice :) Thanks so much for playing along with us at Dynamic Duos, we sure hope to see you back again soon :)

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  10. I love your gorgeous card - your colours are so pretty and those flowers look amazing! Hugs xx

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  11. Beautiful card. Love the embossed background and the flowers are gorgeous.
    Thank you for joining us at Creative Card Crew

    Huggsss,Angelique
    EngelDesignsScrap
    DT Call at Creative Fingers

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  12. I love the color combination you used...it is so elegant. I've never seen those pressed flowers before and they're beautiful!

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  13. Stunner! Beautiful! I've always loved pink and grey! Elegant!

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  14. Gorgeous clean and simple card. I am loving those roses. Haven't tried the clay flowers yet.

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  15. Your clay flowers look beautiful! Thanks for joining our Make Your Own Flowers / Embellishments challenge at Dream Valley. Susie x

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  16. A gorgeous card - those flowers are beautiful :-) Thank you for joining us at Dream Valley! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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Thanks for visiting today and for your valued comments!

Lizy x