...I made some Paper Roses!
To make these roses you will need punched or die-cut flowers in graduated sizes (different sizes but don't have to be the same). You can even cut out your own.
You will also need a container of water, some foil and spray starch. Soak your punches/die-cuts in the water for about 15 to 30 minutes.
The optional largest petal should have long, narrow petals. Cut petals longer if necessary. Roll long petals around your awl or a bamboo skewer. Roll on the diagonal to form a twist. Dry with an embossing tool or hair dryer. (Or air dry!)
Cut petals to be about 3/4" long on the next larger petal, if necessary.
Pinch petals in half. Scrunch flower as shown. Make a ball out of foil drape and shape the flower around the foil form. Dry with your embossing tool.
Roll end of of petals around your awl or bamboo skewers using the other larger flower. Drape over foil form and dry with your embossing tool.
Repeat the last step for the medium size flower.
Pinch the two smallest flower around your awl or bamboo skewer and dry with your embossing tool.
Layer all the dried petals in descending order. glue together with glue dots or your favorite adhesive. Mist with Glimmer Mist if you want a sparkle!
Have fun making an entire garden!
ENJOY!!
Laura
Very cool paper flowers. Thanks for the instructions. I am now a blog follower.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful flowers. I love making my own ebellies. Thanks for sharing this creative homemade flower. I hope you get lots of shimmery bling aka glimmer mist for Christmas. Ohhh I became a follower to your blog but would love to see you add a subcribe with email updates. That way every time you update blog I would get an email telling me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura.
Love love love theses flowers. I have been experimenting with my flowers recently. I think I now have every flower sizzix makes. Theses are perfect. And... I just received another order of Shimmers. Thanks for mentioning that we should follow on your blog and not just you tube.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea, thank you so so much for sharing Laura!
ReplyDeleteLouise x
Very beautiful roses. Thanks for sharing them with us!
ReplyDeleteYou sure have come a long way from not being a blingy girl to loving bling!(so much so that you want it for Christmas!) bwahahahaha!
btw I am already a subscriber (did not say that in my last post)
*gina*
Love the paper flowers and instructions. I am subscribed to your blog.
ReplyDeleteThese are Gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your secrets Laura. these flowers are fabulous and the tutorial is a must try
ReplyDeleteLaura, these flowers are simply gorgeous. Like I said on your Youtube video, I'm going to have to try this flower out. I'm a follower on your blog as well as your Youtube channel. TFS !! Friday
ReplyDeleteWow what super cute flowers. I am in ove with em. You are so creative. I follow your blog and love your videos so please keep creating and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteI too love making my own paper flowers! I make mine very similar to yours. Thanks for sharing your technique and thanks for the chance to win a little something made by you! I am already a subscriber on your youtube channel, since the beginning, and now I'm gong to be following you on your blog. Check out my blog if you get a chance or my youtube. www.scrapsofmine.blogspot.com -youtube name scrapsofmine. -Thanks Laura for sharing your beautiful roses! -Leslie
Absolutely amazing!!! Love these vintage looking flowers. TFS!!!
ReplyDeletei love the flowers thanks for sharing the tecnique with us. They are amazing now i have to have this.
ReplyDeleteYou are truly one very creative woman love how the box is looking , thanks for sharing your wonderful creations
ReplyDeleteI heart your flowers!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to share.
I can't wait to try this. :0)
Amy
what a great tutorial! i would have never thought of using spray starch! thanks so much for sharing. love your videos, and of course, i am a follower!
ReplyDeleteWow! Laura those are gorgeous flowers!!! Can't wait to try it myself! Thank you for sharing your awesome technique :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great scrappy day!
Joy
Love the flowers...and the tutorial. I follow you in my Google reader! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful flowers tfs.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Ivett
Thank U Luara for sharing Ur beautiful Flowers, so cool and would like so nice on a vintage christmas mini album, thanks heeps
ReplyDeleteArohanui Xxxx
I've seen many takes on this method and yours is one of my Favorites! Thanks for sharing. I love the mixture of patterned paper you used. I never tried soaking the papers to make pliable so It will be fun to play with.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower...love you days to Christmas tutorials...this one is fabulous...Love It!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing, thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteWOW so amazing! I love them You do have great talent love the videos TFS
ReplyDeleteI have you in my favorites, but I am a subscriber now! Love the paper roses, more beautiful than the prima. (sorry Prima!) but you're right, we can turn them into our own colors and patterned paper! Awesome idea, thanks for always sharing. Hugs, Velma
ReplyDeleteLove all your ideas. You have truly changed the way I scrapbook. I am now a follower of your blog. Thank you again!
ReplyDeleteLaura, these flowers are sooo beautiful! Everything you touch ends up beautiful! I wish I had a third of your talent!
ReplyDeleteCheryl
I love, love these paper flowers. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise.
ReplyDeleteSharon C.
These are simply beautiful!!! I've subscribed to your blog!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your projects. I just subscribed so that I can follow along.
ReplyDeleteLOVE these flowers! Thank you for your tutorials. I always enjoy them so much. I have been watching on youtube, but just became a follower.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for sharing this, I have always wanted to make paper roses but I just couldn't find an easy way, yours are lovely and very easy to make! Love all your mini books too. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, beautiful flowers. I became a follower to your blog but would love to see you add a subcribe with email updates. That way every time you update blog I would get an email telling me.
ReplyDeleteThese flowers are beautiful! And thanks for the great instructions for them! Love your work.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for an affordable alternative to the prima blooms. Yours look better and you can make any color you want. You are brilliant. I just found you this morning. I saw your Websters Pages Album, I was heartbroken that it was already sold. I loved all that you put in that kit. You are very talented.
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing all your secrets with us!...Nancy
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!! I made one last night, and I love it. Thanks for the tutorial. you are so talented!
ReplyDeleteI just 'discovered' your blog today. We are practically neighbors . . . I live just north of you. Luv the paper flower. I think it may be a pertier version of the TH metal flowers he is being using on his tag this year. TFS!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try these, they are gorgeous! thanks for sharing your secrets!! x
ReplyDeleteWow it's gorgeous! A great idea that i will probably try.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Hugs xx
Pat
Ah step aside Marie...
ReplyDeleteLaura you don't havta sing...you got the best-est paper roses ever! And these are without thorns too! :)
You definitely got flower power girl!
Luv ya- Joyce
I love your flowers. Too bad I don't have any flower punches because I would love to make these. I know you said that you could cut out some flowers with scissors, but yikes! that's a lot of cutting. I will see what I can do after I finish making all my Christmas cards. I only have four more to make. Yay! I'm a follower now. I've been watching your videos a youtube for a while now. You have some great ideas.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteI'm subscribed to your blog. You have given me so much inspiration since I found your youtube videos. i'm in the process of making a gatefold mini for a friend for Christmas. It's so much fun. Thanks for sharing all your tips and techniques. The flowers are gorgeous. I love making my own embellies.
Blessings, Tracy
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteI'm a subscriber to your blog and to you channel. Love your work, I hope one day I can do beautiful things like you do. Hugs. Patt
Hi Laura thanks for sharing your ideas and techniques.I am now a follower of your blog and can't wait to see the next installment. It is making Christmas seem to come faster but I can't wait for each new posting. Cheers Mary
ReplyDeleteWhat great flowers. Thank you for both posting the instructions and making a matching video. It makes it so easy to follow the steps.
ReplyDeleteHeather
Just love them, thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteLove your work.
I tried some of these flowers and I LOVE them. Mine aren't as pretty as yours are but I still love them.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Malisa
I love all the flower techniques out there but these are by far my favourite - I have to go and try this right now!! Thanks for all your inspiration, I love all your projects and your enthusiasm.
ReplyDeleteSeasons greetings
Lindsey x
those flower look great.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!!
These are truly a different way of making flowers Laura!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this technique. I learn so much from you and I do appreciate that.
These seem like alot of work but worth it! They came out so awesome! You are amazing! TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower, Laura. I'll definitly have to try this technique. Thanks!
ReplyDeletep.s. I am a follower. :D
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ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial!! Loved the video also. You've probably been asked this a million times. How did you get the Sizzix die to not cut out the center circles?? Mine has the centers punched out. Maybe I have a different die. Do you know the number on the die you used? Thank you!!
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