Mother's Day is fast approaching and you know we love handmade gifts around here! So join Suzanne Sergi and learn how to make this beautiful framed artwork!

First, you'll need some supplies. This is a list of what Suzanne used, but you can cull through your stash and make substitutions for things you already have!

1 12 x 12 My Mind's Eye Lush Black Finch Paper
1 12x12 My Mind's Eye Lush Blue Damask Paper
1 12x12 My Mind's Eye Lush Blue Diamonds Paper
1 Package Artisan Swirls by Pink Paislee
1 Package of My Mind's Eye Lush Blue Brads
1 Package of Teresa Collins Welcome Home Chipboard Charms
Black Cardstock
Coordinating Ribbon (May Arts Ribbon was used)
Martha Stewart Medallion Punch
Black Acrylic Paint
Small black clip
Border punch
One Package each of Prima flowers (Spring Mix Item# 716417 & cameo small cream roses)
White Coarse Glitter
Pop Dots
Glue Gun
Needle/Embroidery Floss
Sentiment Stamp ( "This is what Three looks like was used by Catslife Press)
hot glue gun
1 Oval 8x10 Frame
4x4 black and white snapshot

1. Remove glass from frame. Begin my cutting the MME Lush Black Finch Paper to fit in the oval opening of the frame. Use the paper packaging as a template, and cut the portion of the image you desire.
2. Stitch small flourishes onto three of the black felt flowers on the paper.
3. Take the rectangle artisan element, and give it a black wash. Set aside to dry.
4. Cut a 4x6 mat from the MMe Lush Blue Damask Paper. Stamp sentiment along the bottom. Mat with black cardstock (1/8 mat)
5. Cut a 2x9" strip from the MMe Lush Blue Diamonds Paper, and punch a border along one side
6. Gather two chipboard clocks ,and adhere brads through the centers
7. Cut the stems from the cameo roses, and with a small paint brush, apply a thin coat of glue. Sprinkle coarse glitter on top. Set aside to dry.
8. Punch 8 medallions with the medallion punch, and begin layering around one chipboard clock, overlapping as you go.
9. Adhere the border strip to the left of your oval pattern. Use the frame as a guide. Cut off the extra portion along the top.
10. Adhere the damask mat next to border strip.
11. Adhere 4x4 photo as shown. Embellish with small clip in upper right hand corner.
12. Adhere artisan element on top of mat and border. It should be touching the left side of frame.
13. Now begin to adhere your ribbon, on the left side of the page. You may use glue dots, but I find a hot glue gun is more effective when adhering your ribbon. There is not a right or wrong way to place your ribbon. Just have fun, and adhere a small amount of glue as you turn, twist, and pleat your ribbon. Begin the layering process on the artisan element.



14. Trim off the end of the ribbon as it reaches the bird, and secure with a rhinestone brad.
15. Begin the cluster of embellishments onto the artisan element.

16. To give the project more dimension, use pop dots to adhere your embellishments. Adhere your page to your frame!
17. You now have a beautiful frame for your home, or to give to someone special!

Fantastic, isn't it? And super easy to make! If you liked this project, be sure to check out some of our other tutorials, such as How To Make Paper Roses, DIY Bookmarks, and Paperback Trees! Or follow us on twitter to learn when new tutorials are available!

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Today's free scrapbooking tutorial is courtesy of Suzanne Sergi. I love Suzanne's blog, it's full of eye candy and inspiration. I spotted this beautiful Valentine's Day piece and asked her to share her technique for making these fun paper roses with us. Aren't they sweet? Here is how you do it:

Step One: Gather Your Supplies
These are the basic supplies, I used to create the glittered paper roses. You will need a hot gun, or glue dots, glitter glue, white glitter, Pebbles metallic chalks, pink cardstock, scissors, and circle punches. You can make them in different sizes with different size circle punches. Now you could freehand your circle, but it is easier to simply punch your size circle, and begin.

Step Two:  Punch Circles
Punch a circle approximately 21/2 inches in diameter. (For the larger roses, I use a 3 inch circle punch.)
Using a natural color cardstock, will allow you to choose any color of the metallic chalks to create a richer color.

Step Three: Cut A Swirl
Begin cutting at any edge, in a swirl pattern. It might help if you drew lightly a swirl pattern onto the cardstock, and cut along the lines. However, you do not have to cut in a perfect pattern. The important step is to begin thin, and end up wider toward the end of the rose. It should look like this:

Step Four: Add Chalk

The next step is to add Metallic chalk to the paper rose. If your paper has a pattern or texture, remember to add the color to this side. The side with the color, will be the outside of your rose. I apply the metallic chalks in a circular pattern. I do tend to just put a bit of color on the inside too.

Step FIve: Roll Tightly
Begin, rolling, ensuring the side with the metallic chalk is on the outside. Continue to roll tightly, until you reach the end. You can use tweezers to help guide you until you reach the center. Remember, while you are rolling to keep the bottom edges flushed.

Step Six: Create The Bloom
You may use a hot glue gun or glue dots, to adhere the center of the paper rose to the very end of the flower.
You now have a beautiful bloom! At this point, I love manipulating the flower, by cutting at various edges, sanding any rough spots, etc.

Step Seven: Add Sparkle
Now this is where you can make your bloom extra pretty, by adding a touch of sparkle. Using a glitter glue, apply adhesive along the top edges of the bloom.
Now pour on the love:

Step Eight: Shake It (Like A Polaroid Picture)
Shake off excess, and allow to dry.

And now you have a beautiful paper rose!