Hello Everyone! It's Tara and I have a very flowery Crate Paper tutorial for you today! I'm always looking for creative ways to use left over paper scraps from my projects. These layered Paper Posies are one of my favorite handmade flowers to make and when paired together with repurposed gift-wrap (I used pink comic book paper) it becomes a perfectly up-cycled gift! I like to make few flowers in different sizes, cluster them together on the top of a little package and add a little sprinkle of glitter for an extra special and sparkly presentation!
The Essentials: Different size circles from various pattern papers, clear glue, glitter, paint brush, a brad or button, edge distresser, paper piecer, spray bottle with water
Use the edge distresser and lightly distress the edges of each circle.
With the water bottle set to mist, spray each side of the circle and shake off any excess water. Work with just one circle at a time.
While the paper is wet, fold the edges of the paper circle upward. As the paper dries the paper will harden keeping the folded shape.
Repeat this process until all the paper circles have been shaped. Allow them to dry.
Take the paper piercer and piece through each layer, secure with a brad or button.
Use a small paint brush and paint on the glue in little sections on the flower and along the edges. Sprinkle the glitter onto the glue and let dry.
Everything I used for this project (the Patterned Paper, Accent Cuts and Ribbon, button and brads) are part of the Emma's Shoppe Collection. I hope you enjoy this super simple tutorial and layering all of those paper scraps together to create your own lovely Paper Posies!!
Thanks for the great tut...the bloom is so very sweet with the glitter!
Posted by: ~amy~ | February 16, 2011 at 04:38 AM
Great tutorial! I often crinkle punched circles & layer them as flowers, but THIS rocks! I never spray mine & I'm going to have to give that a try! Also with the glitterr...WOW! Thanks for sharing this!
Posted by: heather i | February 16, 2011 at 04:50 AM
Thanks Tara for the tutorial!!! I loveeeeeeeeeeeee this!! You are amazing! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | February 16, 2011 at 04:51 AM
Wow! Awesome tutorial, Tara!!! Thanks!!!
Posted by: Rebecca | February 16, 2011 at 05:59 AM
awesome tutorial.....love it...thanks for sharing
Posted by: Annette A. | February 16, 2011 at 06:57 AM
Love this look! thanks for sharing how to do it... I can't wait to try some!
Posted by: Lara Walker | February 16, 2011 at 07:02 AM
I loved this tutorial!!! Thanks!
Posted by: Daniela Caetano Basso | February 16, 2011 at 07:15 AM
i really like the flower, thanks for the tutoral!
Posted by: Desiree | February 16, 2011 at 08:16 AM
Can I just saw how sweet the combination of patterns in this project is? Fun little tutorial too.
Posted by: Sarah Jay | February 16, 2011 at 08:19 AM
Great tutorial I've made these flowers before...but didn't think to add glitter ! They are fantastic!
Posted by: Char4355 | February 16, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Very cute. I like to use up my supplies, too.
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | February 16, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Great idea adding the glitter! Never thought of that! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jennifer DeWolfe | February 16, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Looove this!!!!!!!!
Posted by: LollyChops | February 16, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Beautiful!!! Great tutorial :)
Posted by: Olivia | February 16, 2011 at 02:32 PM
Great tutorial! I'm gonna have to try this!
Posted by: Lori McCausland | February 20, 2011 at 11:48 PM
AWESOME!!!!! Can't wait to try this! I'm saving this post so I don't forget one bit of it! Thanks!!!
Posted by: Carol Metully | February 21, 2011 at 10:00 PM
Awesome, Tara! I always wondered how you kept your paper posies stiff on the outer edge! I have made many but mine are never as 'tough' as yours! So glad you shared the water tip!!
Posted by: Heathyr | February 22, 2011 at 04:54 PM
I'm going to try this, I love the look of the flowers. Thanks for sharing!!
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