Creating paper flowers sounds intimidating....but trust me, it's not! Scrappers of any level can make paper flowers for cards, layouts and even altered projects. The two secret tools are the CCS Circle Patterns and a Corner Maker. Yep, that's it!
Want to know how? It's this easy.
Use the inside of each circle pattern by using each blade to get three different size circles from each pattern, except only one from the smallest pattern. Use various papers for each circle as desired.
Fold each circle in half. Using the Corner Maker, punch each side where the fold meets. Open and fold again the opposite direction. Punch again.
Repeat this step several times until you have a flower. Do this to each circle.
Using the Brown Dual-Tip Pen and a tissue, distress the edges of each petal. Take all of the petals and crush in your hand. Flatten out slightly.
Layer them together adhering in the center, curling various petals upward.
Using a Foam Square, adhere the orange epoxy to the flower and then adhere to your layout.
Easy, isn't it? Who would've thought you could make something so beautiful with circles and Corner Makers? Another tip: The more circles you cut, the fuller your flower will be!
For full project instructions for this layout, click here to view it on the Creative Memories Project Center.
Give it a shot and let me know how yours turn out!
Jill
Photography by: Nadine Ebert
Has anyone actually tried making this. I think there is something missing from the instructions-angle in corner rounder. I have spent an hour or more and can't get anything like this made. Had to give up. Please be more explicit in the instructions for those of us who are not crafty!!
Posted by: Nancy Einhorn | 12/02/2011 at 04:00 PM
Thank you for sharing your great idea!
I am going to share this fantastic idea at my WS.
Posted by: Naoko Tate | 11/20/2011 at 09:40 AM
GREAT IDEA!!
Posted by: Nicole | 11/17/2011 at 08:26 AM
Really wonderful - love this - will share this link!
Posted by: Sher Jenkins | 11/16/2011 at 06:01 AM
Awesome technique!!
Very pretty flower & LO!!
TFS!!
Posted by: Michelle H. | 11/15/2011 at 09:44 PM
Love it
Posted by: Melissa Gerads | 11/15/2011 at 07:50 PM
nice flower and idea
Posted by: kerstin zelmer | 11/15/2011 at 05:56 PM
Gonna have to try this for my Magnetic Display Board!
Posted by: Suzanne Fedewa | 11/15/2011 at 05:47 PM
Great Make and Take idea. Thanks!
Posted by: Carole | 11/15/2011 at 05:42 PM
Need flowers for your Thanksgiving dinner table?
Displayed on picture frame,like sample photo?
Whatever your interest maybe in liking this flower, try it at my next workshop Sat., Dec. 10th 9AM-4pm-work at your leisure, $5.00 fee, including lunch. Use all my tools including the Circle Pattern & Corner Rounder for this flower!:-)
Your Creative Memories Senior Consultant
Sharon Anspach
Posted by: Sharon Anspach | 11/15/2011 at 05:34 PM
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kathe | 11/15/2011 at 04:40 PM
I don't like the crinkled look - looks messy - I think I wouldn't CRUSH the petals.......
Posted by: Julie | 11/15/2011 at 04:33 PM
Thanks for sharing, I am going to try this. :-)
Posted by: Clarice Weiland | 11/15/2011 at 03:38 PM
I can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing this fun and easy technique, Jill.
Posted by: Kristen Jacobs | 11/15/2011 at 03:28 PM