Do you remember this ensemble? Well so many people asked how to make it that I finally have the tutorial ready. Here we go!!
Supply List:
| Spellbinders Large Scalloped Octagons |
Scissors |
| Two sided design paper |
Invisible tape |
| Bone folder or optional Scorpal |
Long reach hole punch |
| Large Brad or Threaded Button |
Glue Dots |
A friendly reminder, it takes a lot to put together pics and such for tutorials and I offer this tutorial up in the spirit of sharing. Most people are grateful and offer credit where credit is due. Because others may want to sample my other tutorials, I encourage and welcome link backs to this tutorial, you do not have to ask permission.
Using Spellbinders Scalloped Large Octagons, cut/emboss one of the largest size, cut/emboss three of the second largest size and cut/emboss three of the second from smallest size. Set the largest scalloped octagon aside, we will use it later.
(Optional) To prepare your cut shapes for scoring, align the flat edge of the scalloped octagon shape with the top of your Scorpal.
Score straight down through the shape. This score line will fall between the second and third scallop on each flat side of the octagon.
Each scalloped octagon will have four scored lines.
Using a long reach punch, set a hole in the center of each octagon, this will prevent the paper from tearing when folding. Then snip along one score line down to the center cut hole.
Fold each of the three pieces of the medallion. The first fold will be a mountain fold where the fold will rise above the cut edge.
Alternate mountain folds with valley folds so that each piece looks the same as that shown below.
With a bone folder, burnish the edge of each fold so they are sharp and crisp.
Using invisible scotch tape, place one piece of tape underneath your first piece of medallion with the sticky side facing up. The tape will end up on the underneath side of the medallion and fairly inconspicuous.
Marry the second piece of your medallions to the first by placing side by side on the upward facing sticky side of the tape.
Do the same with each seam. There will be a total of three seams.
Cut a center hole in the scalloped octagon piece that we set aside.
Put glue dots on the bottom of your medallion. I found that six glue dots was plenty, one on every other fold.
Flip medallion over and secure it to the bottom piece that had been set aside.
Construct another medallion using the three small scalloped octagons
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Seat the smaller medallion on top of the larger medallion, matching folds.
Put an embellishment like a brad or threaded button through the aligned center holes.
Voila!!! Your medallion is finished, it just needs to be adhered to something. These can be made in any size and can also be made with round scallops however the scalloped octagons are easier to work with and look prettier in my humble opinion. You can add as many layers as you want and if you want a more rufflier medallion, thow in another folded piece.
Here’s what I did with this one. I’m done buying bows for gift bags — too often the bow cost more than the bag . . . Now I have a very cost effective alternative. I hope you enjoy making medallions, once you get used to the process, they move along very quickly.
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How wonderful she won, congratulations!!! She’s going above and beyond for friends and so deserving!!! I hope you enjoy all the goodies and take some time for yourself.
Congrats again!!
Oh how I hope Shirley comes forward to claim her prize; she is so deserving. Friends like her are very rare.
Congratulations. Enjoy your prize!
Marion,
UK
Shirley is truly a gift to her friend and deserves this prize. I just hopes she takes a few minutes to enjoy it and find new energy through creativity!
Anyone would be blessed to have a friend like Shirley. And although Shirley will be rewarded in heaven, this blog candy is a special reward for now.
Congratulations to Shirley. I too hope that she replies as this is such a beautiful gift to win! This site is also the top of MY list as well…it’s so inspiring :)
Congratulations to Shirley. Hers is the kind of Christlike service that makes our world a better place. I, too, hope she gets here to see her deserved good fortune in the 48 hours! Thank you, Becca, for the opportunity to read such an uplifting list of comments. And thanks again for your beautiful work.
Becca, I just wanted to Congratulate Shirley not just for winning the blog candy but also for being there for her friend and her family in their deepest time of need.. she truly has an amazing spirit and I’m so happy for her! God Bless You Shirley…
… and since we’re sharing, I have to say, this is one of my favorite sites to visit each morning with my cup of coffee…
I am always blown away by not only your creativity and inspiration but also that you share your passion with tutorials … I am a visual girl and this is really helpful for me in deciding if I will actually attempt to create a project or not!
Congratulations to Shirley, a worthy winner.
She is such a blessing to those that know her.
Congratulations, Shirley! Enjoy. . .as you spread the joy!
Congratulations Shirley Lee! You’ve gone above and beyond to be a good friend, and you’re so deserving of this prize!
Becca, your medallion tutorial is incredible!! Thanks for sharing your talent with your readers in such a thoughtful way!
Thank you to all of the above ladies for your sweet comments. I am so touched by all your words that I had tears running down my cheek reading them. Thank you everyone for making my day!
Shirley Lee
Becca, please give my Congrats to Shirley. I have a friend like Shirley and am experiencing the same situation as her friend. I hope she knows how thankful her friend is to have. She definitely deserves the candy and so much more. The Lord will bless her and watch over her for her kindness and caring. She will never be forgotten because a friend like Shirley is a rare find.
Congratulations Shirley!!
concrats to you shirley,
nice to see you won you are truly special and I also live in Roseville ca.
being a nurse I know how important it is to the cargiver for what you do. keep serving you are blessed.
Congrats Shirley. Friend s like you are hard to find and to keep. Hope you enjoythe blog candy .
Congratulations Shirley! Sounds like your friend is very blessed to have you in her life!
Congrats Shirley God Bless You
Jen
Congratulations Shirley and Becca….those who give also receive. The Lord is soooo good….all the time.
Jan
Congrats Shirley. My Mom’s name is Shirley. She was a generous person too.
Shirley, what an angel you are. So many people avoid situations like this. I hope you never have to experience such a situation yourself, but if you do, you will understand how much what you are doing means to those on the receiving end. You are so very special. Congratulations on winning the blog candy. You have good kharma!
Congrats to you, Shirley!
Some years back I had a friend going through a post partum depression. A very difficult time, to say the least! I do recall bringing her soups and stews (anything easy to reheat) as well as frozen rolls of cookie dough. She already had a small one at home so fresh baked cookies were a welcome gesture that didn’t require much of her time.
She soo appreciated the extra help, as did her husband :)
A friend is most welcome during a difficult time!
Shirley: What a blessing your friendship is for your friend AND for you. You truly are a winner.