Shabby Rose

The shabby rose is a super simple (and quick) embellishment to add to  your projects [be it cards, scrapbook pages, gift bags, or whatever else you need a little something pretty for!].
I decided to experiment with this homemade rose and see what "looks" I could come up with. 
The first one (above) I ran through my Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots embossing folder, lightly inked the edges with brown ink, and added a homemade "pearl" to the center (see the "homemade dew drops" tutorial link on the side).
Here's a closer view

For the next one I crumpled my paper up before rolling the edges and assembling the rose. I like this one a bit better as the embossing folder tended to "smash" the paper more than I wanted. I also used pattern paper for the leaves for something different.....a closer view of this one:

For these first two I kept things simple --- attached the rose to a white card-front (embossed with the textile embossing folder) and added a velum sentiment. Easy CAS cards....

This one was my favorite --- I used patterned paper, crumpled the layers before assembling, and rolled the edges.  I did the same for the leaves.
Other supplies used:

• Image from Magic Moonlight Free Images
• Script Embossing Folder (Provo Craft)
• Violet and Brown ink pads
• lightly rubbed over embossing - violet first and then brown
• Brown cardstock (matted image on)

A closer view of this shabby rose

BTW - I painted all my faux pearls with nail polish! Quick, easy, and dries pretty fast too!

The fun thing about these is how simple they are to make -- just three (or in my case four)  torn circles, a little glue, and something for the center!  Here's a link to a quick tutorial on them.
So go get yourself some cardstock and give them a try --- I'd love to see what you use yours on -- feel free to leave me a comment with a link to your project!
Happy Crafting!
This post linked to:
Whipperberry Friday Flair 
 Humble Homemaking Weekend Review
Made With Love Monday
Take a Look Tuesday
Handmade Tuesdays