26 June 2013

FRIENDS ...
{Digi Stamps 4 Joy DS4J: DT Project Challenge #70}

I am so thrilled, as I got to present our new bi-weekly challenge over at DS4J's challenge blog.  The theme that I chose for Challenge No.70 is FOLDED EMBELLISHMENTS.  

Another Centre Stepper design on which I have used a double pinwheel embellishment created with scalloped square punches (see tutorial below).
I have used the following gorgeous images from DigiStamps4Joy:
  1. Trendy Two, you can purchase them here
  2. Shop Front, you can purchase it here
The image was coloured with H2O water colour pencils and the skin tones with Copics. The sentiment was coloured with dry chalks.  The sentiment is a freebie from Paulette {Create with TLC}.





My passion in crafting is creating affordable embellishments from paper off cuts, for my crafting projects.

Today I am showing you an interesting way to create double pin wheel embellishments with scalloped square punches. For my card I used a 2” scalloped square punch.

TUTORIAL FOR DOUBLE PIN WHEELS

Make a pencil mark in the centre of each square. Cut halfway towards the middle point from each corner.


  

Then fold each corner towards the middle, without making a clear folding line. Ensure that all the squares’ corners are folded in the same order and direction.



Mount two different coloured folded scalloped squares on top of each other, as follows and attach a brad to the centre of each pin wheel.



Looking forward to seeing your creations with folded embellishments, and hope that my little tutorial has inspired you. So hop on over to DS4J's challenge blog and link your Creations with FOLDED EMBELLISHMENTS to Challenge #70.

Once again I would love to try my hand at the following challenges with this creation:
Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leaving such inspirational comments. Please know that each and every comment is treasured.

76 comments:

  1. Hi Desire. I love your card and the pin wheels are so pretty!!
    Hugs, Hazel xx

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  2. Oh this is so gorgeous, love the pin wheels.
    luv
    Debby

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  3. Fabulous scene and I love how you combine such a matching colors in your creations. Like, like, like! And once again the added "affordable embellishments from paper off cuts" are looking stunning!

    Hugs,
    Eemeli

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  4. it's a beautiful card Desire.

    greetings karin

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  5. Gorgeous! Love the colour combo. Great colouring, fabulous design and thank you for the excellent tutorial.

    Huggsss,Angelique

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  6. Stunning Desire, a lush colour palette and those little windmills are fabulous, thanks for showing us how to make them.

    B x

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  7. This is just gorgeous,love the cute image and details.x

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  8. Love the bright and breezy colours and super images, fabulous card. Thank you for joining us for the Crafty Bloggers Network Challenge this month.

    Sylv xx
    CBN DT Member

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  9. Wow, great card Desire, and thanks for explaining the folding, gonna give it a try.

    hugs Amanda

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  10. I love the pin wheels too and thanks for the tutorial your card is really adorable..love all yellow and blue on your card...beautifully done..

    I see your card on MIM if you like to see my card it is number 82...wish you have a great day..hugs, Monika

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  11. Fantastic creation sweetie and those pin wheels are awesome.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  12. This is stunning Desire. I love the images, gorgeous colours and your detailing is just wonderful.
    The double pin wheels are fabulous, thank you for the tutorial
    hugs Sue xx

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  13. So pretty...I love the pinwheels.

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  14. What a fabulous little scene! I love the look of the blue and yellow combination. Your double pinwheels are fantastic - and such a clever way to use up your paper cut offs!

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  15. I love this Desire. The scene is fabulous and I love the image and how you made the pin wheels. The colour scheme is lovely.
    Hugs Sharon x

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  16. Fabulous card Desire, and I sure love the tutorial on this awesome card for the flowers...images and card design are just fab. luv annie..xxx

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  17. Such a great card xx

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  18. how sweet desire!! the pinwheels are a gorgeous touch and the blue and yellow is really lovely together :)

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  19. Fabulous card Desire...love the blue & yellow...great scene. Pat K x

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  20. This is so sweet! Love the colors and the pinwheels!

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  21. Gorgeous! Love the pinwheels!!!

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  22. NICE.......I have used up all my word. xxx

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  23. Super color combo and thanks for sharing the tutorial for the pinwheels - they are totally cool!

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  24. GORGEOUS card Desire. Love the message.

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  25. It's so cute! I saw it on Make it Monday.

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  26. What a beautiful card Desire.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  27. gorgeous card and image,love the papers and pinwheels
    carol x

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  28. A brilliant card, I love the scene you created and the blue and yellow colourway! Those pinwheels are fabulous thanks for showing how you did them! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Sentiments and look forward to seeing your work again! Good luck! Susan x

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  29. Beautiful card, Desire, gorgeous design. hugs, Helena

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  30. Your card is so beautiful Desire! And, as I already said, I love your tutorial, thanks!

    Hugs,
    Annerieke

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  31. A beautiful card Desire and great colour combo.
    Mags
    x

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  32. Another gorgeous card with those oh so beautiful embellishments you make! ~Diane

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  33. Fabulous colour combo. Looks great. I like the way you have created a scene. Thank you for joining us over at Crafty Catz. Hugs Nina

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  34. This is gorgeous Desire, beautiful colours and I love your pin wheel embellishments.
    Pauline
    x

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  35. Absolutely stunning x

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  36. Great card, love those pinwheels. I love to make them and add them to my cards. Hope your doing well, hugs.

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  37. Hi me again Desire just to say thanks for joining us at 613 AVenue Create
    Carol DT x

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  38. Fun and delightful scene that is beautifully crafted, designed and colored. Just love the creativity from the designers to created the theme for the challenges.
    Hugs

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  39. What a fun and beautiful card. I love the colors, the images and design. This is just so amazing. Love it.

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  40. Oh my, those double pin wheels are fabulous! Gorgeous card Desire, love the colour scheme!
    hugs
    Glenda

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  41. Fantastic card colour combination great and just love the pinwheels. x

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  42. Wow so stunning Desire.Fabulous design and images and I love your colours and pinwheels. :D

    xx coops xx

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  43. Gorgeous card Desire! I love your fabulous pinwheels and beautiful color combo! Thanks for the tutorial!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  44. What a fabby looking card. Filled with fun details and great colours. Way to go! Thanks for playing with us over at the Paper Shelter this week.
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  45. Love the gorgeous embellishments and the images are fabulous.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  46. Now how cute is that! I'm going to try them out very soon! TFS

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  47. Another gorgeous card Desire. I love the pinwheels and you always do such beautiful colour combinations
    Bettyxxx

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  48. Brilliant card thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Catz this week and good luck

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  49. Gorgeous card Desire!I love the colours you've chosen! Thanks for playing at Crafting For All Seasons this time!
    Good Luck
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  50. Anonymous12:44 AM

    Love the scene you've created, pretty colours too, very sweet
    Hugs Julie P

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  51. Love your colors and your tutorial. Thanks for sharing your talents with us at the Sister Act Card Challenge this week.
    Cathy x

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  52. Love the Pin wheels !

    Tks for joining the Bright Colors Challenge at the House of Gilli Blog.

    Hugs, Yone
    http://artesdayone.blogspot.com

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  53. Desire another fab entry and love the mini tutorial!! Awesome pinwheels :)

    Kathi
    Co-Owner/DT Coordinator
    613 Avenue Create

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  54. What a very cool card, Desire! Love the storefront you put with your girls! So cute! Love the colors & papers you chose, too; and those pinwheels you made are just fabulous! Great sentiment also! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  55. Great card. So many wonderful things that I love. The use of color, the fold, the pinwheels and the terrific sentiment.

    Thanks for joining us at One Stop Craft Challenge.

    Mari

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  56. Hi Desire, this is my first visit to your blog and I love what I see. I'm now a follower and have added my name to Mr Linky.
    This card is gorgeous and the pinwheels are wonderful x

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  57. Oh this is gorgerous :) I love those pinewheels. Thanks for playing with us over at the Paper Shelter this week. Hugs, Merkkari

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  58. Fantastic tutorial and such a cool in blue card!

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  59. Such a great sentiment and love the pinwheel tutorial Desire. Hugs, Jenny x

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  60. Fabulous Card!!!!
    love the pinwheel design and tutorial!!!!
    tfs:)

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  61. Gorgeous card, great image, thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter Button &/or Brad Challenge.
    Hugs Debs

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  62. Stunning card Desire, fab combination of colours and I love the cute pinwheels :) Donna ♥ x

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  63. What a fantastic friendship card! Thanks for the pinwheel tutorial. I've never seen double ones and they are so cool! I saw your card via Catered Crop.

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  64. I love these and will deffo give them a try. Been a follower for a long time and have entered the candy above. xxxxxxx

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  65. Gorgeous Desire!! Baie mooi werk Skat. Thanks for sharing it with us at Crafty Sentiments. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

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  66. Fantastic card, loving these colours. Thanks for joining us at the paper shelter. Joey xx

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  67. Lovely creation, thanks for joining us at Stamping with the Dragon and good luck.
    Hugs
    Jo (DT member)
    xxxx

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  68. Gorgeous! Love those pinwheels!

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  69. This is gorgeous Desire ..Thank you for sharing with us at Penny's..And good luck.

    Caz xx

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  70. Fabulous card, love the sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Stamping with the Dragon. Hugs Tina (DT) xx

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  71. Very pretty & stunning saying!! Not many of those type of friends around really!!!

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  72. Such a pretty card and love the image... Thanks for sharing it with us at PTT...

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  73. I must try the pinwheels.
    Lovely scene.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Craft Challenges
    xxx

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  74. I love these two girls......this is so adorable......

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  75. Love this card Desire!! You create such awesome windows, buildings and embellishments for your cards. They are truly one of a kind and so fabulous! Thanks for sharing them with us. Have a fabulous week!! Hugs, Gloria

    http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com

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  76. Another lovely creation. Love those pinwheels. Your cards are always so beautifully embellished.

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