Scallop Oval Punch Flowers

Yes, you read that right.  I saw a punch art flower done by talented Australian punch artist Valita of Valita's Designs & Fresh Folds.  She used the scallop oval punch.  She made the flower in two sizes and I added the middle size.  I included a couple of pictures as sort of a pictorial.  (She has done a video that you can look up on You Tube.)  In the first picture you can see what is cut away.  The oddball green piece is there to show you how to make a template for easier cutting.  Notice the dot on the full scallop oval.  Your cut lines intersect thru the dot.  (I am probably making it harder sounding than it really is.)

Sponge the edges in coordinating ink.  Then use the side of your piercing tool to "draw" veins in the flower.  (Do not use the very sharp tip; use the side.)  You will lay the petal on an old mouse pad or a piece of craft foam...something with some "give" to do this step.  This step makes the petal look almost real and cause it to cup/have some shape.  Start between each scallop and pull straight toward the inner point of the petal.  Be careful not to intersect the lines...it won't look as natural. 

Adhere the petals with Tombow to a 3/4" circle.  I like finishing out the centers with a brad.

I will make something with some of these and do another post...Julie