Cardstock Flower Tutorial
I originally designed this American Crafts cardstock flower tutorial for Scrap n’ Art Magazine.
After I posted my layout last month, I realized that you had to have a membership to view the tutorial. Oops.
I do have to say, though, Scrap n’ Art memberships are only $2 a month (not bad, eh).
With that said, here is my version of the cardstock flower:
You will need:
Cardstock (duh)
Scalloped punch (I used Stampin’ Up’s)
Paper piercer
Brad
Cardstock Flower Tutorial
1. Punch out three scalloped circles:
2. One scallop at a time, crumple and smooth out each scalloped circle several times until it becomes soft.
3. Once the scalloped circle is soft, you can separate the cardstock into two layers (as seen below).
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 with your remaining to scalloped circles.
5. You should now have six scalloped circles. Stack your circles, fuzzy side up.
6. Pierce a whole through the middle of your scalloped circle stack.
7. Attach a brad through the hole (the color of your brad doesn’t matter unless you want it to show).
8. Begin folding each layer around the brad…
…until all layers are folded around the brad.
9. Peel each layer back until it resembles a flower.
Simple, right?
I added a bit of glitter to these flowers:
And here is what they looked like on my “Forever Friend” layout:
Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo, Christie
June 10th, 2011 at 11:57 am
These are beautiful they are like Carnations I made some before they are so pretty and easy to do
June 10th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Wowzer, these are awesome! I have seen something similar with PTI paper but you make it sound so much more simple. Gotta give these a try! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
June 10th, 2011 at 10:25 pm
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June 11th, 2011 at 5:07 am
This is gorgeous. I’ll link back from my wedding blog – they’re a great idea for wedding table decorations too. Thanks for sharing!
June 11th, 2011 at 7:49 am
The crinkling really makes that shabby chic effect, thank you so much for this awesome idea and your layout, wowser, gorgeous!
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June 15th, 2011 at 12:07 am
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh that is so cool!!!!
June 17th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
I LOVE PAPER FLOWERS! Almost as much as I love champagne and chocolate. No lies.
June 19th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Darling flowers… great tutorial!
June 25th, 2011 at 12:35 am
Thank you very much for your flower tutorial!!! And what a sweet layout!
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