Friday, November 6, 2009

Paper flowers

Hi there Shabby girls.
It is my turn this month for a mid challenge tip or step and seeing as this months challenge is to make a handmade embellie and I love to make flowers I thought I'd show you all how I did mine on my challenge layout. I was inspired by the Prima ones out at the moment to try and make something similar. I didn't get that look but love them anyway.

Step 1
From some old dress making patterns cut 2 strips roughly 12 inches long. I 2 inches and 1 3 inches roughly. lol I don't measure these things.

Step 2

Fold each in half and iron.

Step 3

Starting from one end of the folded strip pleat and pinch to form a circle.
Secure center with a few staples, repeat for the second strip and layer them together with a button or a bling center.
Once I had a play with one I couldn't stop and made three. Each one slightly different.
Back flower- My first one, made with the folded edge out and kept flattish.
Right side- Made with the folded edge in and scrunched a little.
Left side-Made with the fold uneven to allow for a more ruffled look.

And here is my flower, the right one, on the layout. Once I had it on there I couldn't resist scrunching it some more.Well I hope that I have inspired you to try and make up some of your own flowers.
I have been checking out the entries we have had in so far and if they are anything to go by it is looking like another tough job for us shabby girls.
Oh and while I am here you all might want to keep an eye on the blog as you never know just what we have got up our sleeves for you very soon.

19 comments:

Liz said...

Really wonderful thanks for that

liz xx

Chimene said...

Wow Julie, they are gorgeous!!!
Can't wait to try this!!
Thanks girl!
xxxx
Chimene

Jenneke said...

GREAT flowers, Julie!!!
Thanks for your tutorial!

XXXJenneke

Timcsoca said...

Wow, wonderful flowers, Julie!Great idea!Thanks!!:)

Hugs, Tímea

Deb said...

Just gorgeous Julie....tfs

Lean said...

Thanks for showing this beautiful flowers.
bye bye,Lean.

LaBonita said...

Fab flowers, Julie! Thanks for sharing!

kobens said...

I love Your flowers!
Thanks for tutorial :)

Teresa said...

Julie, these flowers are awesome! thanks for sharing.

Divine Design said...

what an amazing tutorial, thanks Julie!

zandra said...

Wow, these are fabulous! Can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing! Hugz, Z

wendela said...

this is gorgeous, thanks for inspiration!!

Sandra D said...

beautiful flowers Julie!!

Toni said...

Julie, Luv your flowers, Thanks for the tips!!!

Sarah Lou said...

They are oh so lovely!

Moira said...

These look fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing!

lkamphuis said...

I made one of these today - loved it - thanks

Rhayne said...

Those are super fab flowers! So glad I stumbled on your blog.. you've led me to a few gems :o)

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