Hello there Crate Paper friends! Lexi here with my first tutorial - let's jump right in!!
Today I wanted to show you a fun new twist on making those ever popular rolled flowers. Now I have made these with fabric, ribbon and even paper, but I have been noticing burlap popping up in home decor items lately and I thought it might be fun to incorporate them onto a layout by way of a funky, burlap flower. Plus, having two boys I don't get a chance to play with flowers much so this was a great excuse ;)
All products used (expect the rub-on which was from the Cottage collection) are from Emma's Shoppe. This line is SO pretty in real life --- I can't wait for you to get to play with it too!
The process for making these is pretty much the same for any material you are using. Start with a circle punched our of cardstock. It doesn't really matter the color or size as you can trim it down however you want once you start going.
Cover your circle with double sided tape. I have used hot glue with happy results, but for the more acid-free conscious minded, double sided tape works great too!
Start by folding your burlap strip in half and secure it in the center of the circle. You can see I used yellow burlap here - it comes in a variety of fun colors!
Twist the burlap as you roll the flower. I used a glue dot to secure the end and tuck it up under the last row I rolled.
And here you have the finished flower! Trim any loose ends that might be sticking out and any exposed cardstock.
One way I like to use them flowers is in addition to die cuts. These die cuts are perfect on their own...
But when you add the dimension of a burlap flower on top, it definitely adds some interest, not to mention texture!
Buttons and brads make the ideal flower centerpiece. Punched butterflies would be cute as well! And here's how it looks on a finished layout {above}.
I think they also look fun on a card--
Now it's your turn! Take this idea and use some out of the box material (dictionary paper anyone?) to make a flower and add some interest to your next project! Thanks for joining us today and if you have any questions, just ask!
it looks great, thanks for the tutoral
Posted by: Desiree | February 09, 2011 at 04:34 AM
Great tutorial and lovely LO - the journaling is beautiful!
Posted by: MichelleGB | February 09, 2011 at 05:32 AM
Great job Lexi - love the burlap flowers! And that journaling is about as sweet as can be! :)
Posted by: christy a | February 09, 2011 at 06:35 AM
I love what you did the flower with. I never thought of using burlap.
Posted by: Karen aka soccerboyzmom | February 09, 2011 at 07:14 AM
This is wonderful Lexi!
Posted by: marcy | February 09, 2011 at 07:16 AM
Amazing layout!
Posted by: Jennifer O. | February 09, 2011 at 07:28 AM
Beautiful, Lexi!
Posted by: Keshet Shenkar | February 09, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Lovely tutorial!!!
Posted by: Patty | February 09, 2011 at 08:23 AM
Love this layout....I really like the yellow flower...thanks for sharing
Posted by: Annette A. | February 09, 2011 at 09:38 AM
loving the tutorial friend! i'm on the prowl for burlap now :)
Posted by: kinsey | February 09, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Awesome job as usual Lex! :)
Posted by: Suz | February 09, 2011 at 10:27 AM
This is wonderful Lexi, love the journaling, it is beautiful.
Posted by: samantha | February 09, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Love the layout especially the burlap flowers. Where can we buy colored burlap?
Posted by: Dorothy C. | February 09, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Thanks so much! love the burlap!! Great tutorial - and projects!!!
Posted by: Heather I. | February 09, 2011 at 01:13 PM
you rocked the burlap :) it's terrific paired with Emma's Shoppe!
Posted by: graceincalifornia | February 09, 2011 at 03:54 PM
Dorothy--I get my colored burlap at JoAnn's!! Hope that helps! :)
Posted by: Lexi | February 09, 2011 at 05:13 PM
Thanks for sharing the flower how to
Posted by: paula Riehl | February 09, 2011 at 09:00 PM
Lexi, that is a wonderful layout! :)
Posted by: Mary Jo | February 10, 2011 at 06:43 AM
Lexi, this layout is SOOOO gorgeous! I just love the placement of everything and the typewriter journaling. Fab work, girl!!
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | February 10, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Lovely tutorial!!!
Posted by: Heidi | February 11, 2011 at 01:57 PM
The journaling is soooo sweet and touching. Beautiful work.
Posted by: lots2scrap | February 11, 2011 at 02:17 PM