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Paper Crafts: Paper Flower Technique
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Paper Flower Technique

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Paper Flower Tutorial »
Category: Paper Crafts

Type of item: Functional

For: Women

Style: Formal / Bridal, Classic, Romantic

Materials

paper punch, cardstock, pattern paper, brad

What was your inspiration?

I was inspired by the beautiful paper flowers on the market by companies such as PRIMA

What are you most proud of?

That I was able to produce a flower that was similar to those sold on the market but for a fraction of the price

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Play around with how loose or tight you crumple the paper and different flower punches and dies. This will give the flower a different look. Don't be afraid to add glitter, Glimmer mists, or inks.

 

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elihe62870631 on craftsy.com
elihe62870631
Mar 17, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Sue,can you please tell me ,what kind of paper do you use to make the flowers ?..is that color tissue paper ?...
Sue C on craftsy.com
Sue C
Mar 22, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I used scrapbook paper (the weight of copier paper) for this project, but found that even construction paper works too.
margaret pp on craftsy.com
margaret pp
Oct 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Hi Sue! Thanks for sharing! Like all the other I'd love to try it. Especially @sandraeeno 's idea of using book pages. I can imagine it would also be fun to paint some color onto news print and do it that way too. Thanks for the inspiration! I'm new to paper crafts. Can anyone give me some advice on finding the punches? Are there a few things you'd recommend I check when purchasing my own (in terms of quality). I have a Joanne's nearby but they always have several options of everything and I never know when it's worth it to buy the more expensive tools or when the cheaper brands will be just fine.
Carole R on craftsy.com
Carole R
Mar 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Fun idea!!!
kbbeck508257 on craftsy.com
kbbeck508257
Feb 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
luv the idea of old book pags thanks sue c!
kbbeck508257 on craftsy.com
kbbeck508257
Feb 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
WOW that looks so professional luv it
mskillasmile on craftsy.com
mskillasmile
Feb 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous!
another.r183193 on craftsy.com
another.r183193
Jan 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Excellent! It just so happens I have all 3 of these flower punches AND also a very small pocket unable to afford the exquisite Prima flowers--Thank You So Much for sharing this idea!!
scrapbooking on craftsy.com
scrapbooking
Jan 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
do you have a video on you tube showing how is this made? Please let me know.
Sue C on craftsy.com
Sue C
Jan 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
sorry I don't have a video on you tube
sandraeeno on craftsy.com
sandraeeno
Jan 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love making these! I bought a bunch of old readers from the library sale ($1 a bag) and am using them. I have tried several different punches as well as other papers. They are just SO sweet!
Sue C on craftsy.com
Sue C
Jan 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Ooh, I am sure they look terrific using pages from old books.
sandyc86 on craftsy.com
sandyc86
Nov 17, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, you make it look so easy that I might even try.
Mary AA on craftsy.com
Mary AA
Nov 16, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love it! Thanks so much.
MamaCe on craftsy.com
MamaCe
Oct 12, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!!! thank you for sharing
lizzi68k175975 on craftsy.com
lizzi68k175975
Sep 26, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love these flowers - n so easy n personal!! could use kids paintings to give their pages a really special look!!
mvloge225100 on craftsy.com
mvloge225100
Sep 24, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful, can't wait to try
Joanna H on craftsy.com
Joanna H
Sep 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
They look stunning, will have to give them a try.
lonew100 on craftsy.com
lonew100
Sep 08, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I "HAVE TO" try this!
j.kettleh102128 on craftsy.com
j.kettleh102128
Aug 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is really cool. I want to try one. And you're right...yours is much like those sold on the market. Hope mime comes out half as nice.
Sue C on craftsy.com
Sue C
Aug 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you everyone for your kind words. Once you make the flowers, you will discover both how easy and beautiful they turn out. I will pre-warn you that making these become addictive.
Egdew on craftsy.com
Egdew
Aug 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful and simple to create! I can't wait to use this technique :)
frostygirl on craftsy.com
frostygirl
Aug 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful
bev091754 on craftsy.com
bev091754
Jun 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
You did a great job. I'm just learning to do them also...they are lots of fun!
smirk on craftsy.com
smirk
May 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Now to try them.....

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