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Flowersoft? What do you think?
Has anyone here tried the new Flowersoft product?
I inderstand its like fun flock (sort of) but with more texture. It comes in quite a few colors and I've seen it used with stamped images to give flowers more dimemsion. But I've only seen photos. I wondered what it looks like in real life.
Have you tried it? What do you think?
I inderstand its like fun flock (sort of) but with more texture. It comes in quite a few colors and I've seen it used with stamped images to give flowers more dimemsion. But I've only seen photos. I wondered what it looks like in real life.
Have you tried it? What do you think?
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Permalink Reply by Jerilynn Olson on -
I just took a class today at our stamp store, Peddler's Pack, here in Beaverton, OR. We made 4 diff. cards. My favorite technique was dipping the wires in the glue and covering the wires with the flower soft, then either making bouquets to go in the vases or the tussy mussies (not sure what they are calling that cone thing). Two of the cards used the pre-printed papers the company sells, but we also did one card using a stamp of Peddler's Pack that was a cute bird house with a flower box in front of it full of flowers. We stamped that in black Versafine then colored it with watercolor pencils then put the glue on and covered the flower parts with the flower soft and also added some touches of glitter and put a bow on using the Flower Softs tiny thin silk ribbon and it was so cute. I liked the mixed colors the best but you could make your own mixes with the solid colors but keep a recipe chart on the ratio of the mixes you make. In class the store provided the Alene's Tacky Glue and it worked great. You can get a huge bottle of that for .99 all the time at Michaels and JoAnns. If you read the bottle of the glue that Flower Soft sells (it is a tiny bottle, probably only 1 oz, and sells for approx. $2.50) it says that the glue is high quality PVA glue. I think that is book binding glue so that just means it is low in moisture. If you'd like a little sample of the flower soft, I would be happy to send you a little sample if you want to give me your address. I hope this info was helpful to you! Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by Syreeta Peddlesden on -
The projects sound great! Would it be ok to post photos of your finished work from the class? I'd love to see it.
I'm going on a craft shopping trip with my friends here in England on Saturday, and on my list is three shades of purple flowersoft. I do love it.
I think it's not the special glue that does it, it's the technique as a whole, wouldn't you agree? I was taught to take the FlowerSoft and fluff it up loosely in a larger container first, rather than use it right from the pack, and very sparingly apply the glue, then let it snow down over the glue. I give the pile of flower soft a light tap before tapping off the excess.
Did the technique they showed you differ at all from that? I'd like to compare notes.
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Permalink Reply by Jerilynn Olson on
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What you said sounds right on the money. Yes, you need to fluff up the mixture in a container rather than using it straight out of the jar. It is really packed in the jar and a tiny amount does go a loooonnnnnggg way. It is not the glue that is special at all. Regular thick tacky glue will do the same thing, in fact that is probably what Flower Soft is repackaging with their label and selling for 3 times the cost. I think you will be successful doing just what you described. Plus, remember it is just paper so play around and maybe you will come up with your own technique that will make you famous! I am not a computer person, but if I can figure out how to post photos of the cards we did in class I will post. I'll see if I can get my hubby to help with that.
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Permalink Reply by Maria Loomis on -
I have tried Flowersoft recently and in fact will be teaching a class later this month at our local rubber stamp store. It is very easy to use and gives a great soft look to your cards. Love what Sillyskittles and Debbie have done in the examples they posted. Good job ladies! Here are a few more examples. Hugs,
Maria
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Permalink Reply by Lola on
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I've tried it and I can say , it takes some patience to use it. I'm not sold on it yet, still working with it to get the right technique to apply it. So far a paperclip tip seems to work the best once the glue is on to section off the flower areas of a stamp. I have about 6 samples I've tried and I love the green for grass technique, but the multi-color mix is harder to work with and get it so it actually looks like flowers...
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Permalink Reply by Maryanne Graham on -
I have been using it for a while and absolutely love it. Did a lovely Engagement Card (attached) using flowersoft as a shaker and also used in on a ceramic piece that I am entering in a show, the piece is a cottage and I used flowersoft for the grass and flowers in flower boxes.
Maryanne
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Permalink Reply by Cibele on
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I started seeing Flower Soft on cards and then went to CK convention and took a class on how to use it and was hooked! I absolutely love this stuff. I am not a big fan of the toppers and like to use it with my own stamp sets. Here are a few cards I have made and there are some others on my blog if you are interested. http://www.flowerfoot.com
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Permalink Reply by Lucy Fairy C. on -
Hello,
I use much Flower Soft, that I have discovered for some time on a U.S. website.
Since, I use them very often.
This texture is a pure wonder. I love it.
Thanks,
LucyFC
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Permalink Reply by Evelyn Iden on -
I have used it & love the look. It is not soft like flocking but a good solid raised surface. You don't need to experiment, it turns out right the first time. I cut a cuttle bug flower die first, use good quality cardstock. Lay it on a piece of waxed paper, spread flower cut out with an even coat of Flower Soft glue. Open flower soft container & place a small omount in a container large enough to break up the clump with your fingers. I just use my fingers to pick up & spread over the flower. When totally covered press down very lightly for a good bond. lightly shake of excess & set flower aside to dry. Evelyn
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Permalink Reply by Lucy Fairy C. on
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Compared to Flower Soft Glue, you do not have to use this glue. You pay the mark. Any PVA glue will do. it's exactly the same thing. They just put their logo on it.
I do not know the brands of glue to selling in the US. But, in a hardware store, you will find for sale, pots of a liter of vinyl glue PVA , for the same price as the glue of the brand FLOWER SOFT.
Just looking: GLUE VINYL PVA
it's just advice that I give, to avoid paying more, if it is possible to buy cheaper!
Greetings,
Lucy
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Permalink Reply by Barbara Hardeman on -
It looks fantastic in real life. You must use the flower soft glue with it as it is thicker and more dimensional than just any liquid glue. I love the effect it gives and will certainly use this product on more of my cards with flowers...
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The flower soft glue is Aleen's Tacky Glue and can be found at local craft stores and is much cheaper. Just my 2 cents. HTH.
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