I borrowed the idea for this from some goodies BFF brought me when she came to visit last August. It only took about 10 minutes to put it together. These might be good craft fair items! I'll post details later - gotta go get the pies out of the oven. ;-)
Edited to add: Cut a 12" strip of pattern paper 1-1/4" wide. Use scoring tool (Simply Scored) and score every 1/2". Turn paper over and score every 1/2" on the 1/4" marks (1/4", 3/4", 1-1/4", 1-3/4", etc.). Use border punch on edge, then pleat at the score lines. Adhere short ends with sticky tape (adding loop for hanging, if desired), and glue punched circles to center on both sides.
Variations: Sponge ink on edges for vintage look, glue glitter to edges instead of using border punch, use small doilies, large brads, or ribbon roses in center - wherever your imagination takes you! To vary the size of the finished lollie, use different widths of paper (note: for wider strips, it may be necessary to piece two strips together).
Here's the gate-fold card we ended up making at the workshop last night. I wanted to use the Big Shot, so I changed the other card around a bit to incorporate the textured background. Naturally, since the background was embossed, I needed to keep the image kind of simple. The Ornament Punch and Delightful Decorations stamp made it easy-peasy. Image and sentiment, all rolled into one!
I think I may have a class on bow-tying sometime soon. I was surprised that half the ladies couldn't tie a bow with the ¼" grosgrain! I won't mention any names, lol. :-)
Stamp: Delightful Decorations
Cardstock: Garden Green, Very Vanilla
DP: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
Ink: VersaMark
Accessories/Tools: Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder, Ornament Punch, Big Shot, Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder, Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Brad, Real Red ¼" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
