I found the instructions for making this paper crysanthemum in a paper sculpting book and had to give it a try. It's actually really easy and perfect for using up all of those dodgy scrapbook papers you bought ages ago as it uses a 6"x12" piece of paper. I thought this would look good on a present so attached it to a simple tag, and added a bee. The bee and splatter stamps are from Jo C apper-Sandon's new range from stampotique, available from Happy Daze in the UK.
I have added some torn papers to the tag so am entering it for Sunday Stampers' "torn" theme.
The flower is made from a 6x12 piece of paper, fold in half lengthways, score 1cm from fold line. cut strips down to score line.
roll the whole piece up (I stuck a piece of souble sided tape along the whole length of the scored bit). then use the edge of your scisors to curl all the strips.
what a lovely big blowsy flower Joanne. doesn't the splatter stamp look fab in yellow!
ReplyDeletePerfect for a big summery present! Great idea Joanne xx
ReplyDeletethis flower is amazing! wow!.. thats so great for atop a gift! :) TFS xx
ReplyDeleteOoh, gorgeous flower! Thanks for joining in hun x
ReplyDeleteI love the flower, must try this. Is it just made with strips of paper and fastened in the middle. I love it, nice to see a different looking flower. Lovely summery colours too. Tracy Evans x x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous for decorating a gift. Love the summer colours.
ReplyDeleteWow it may be easy to make but it looks fabby and your right this will be a great addition to a tag for a celebration of any kind
ReplyDeleteLove Dawn xx
Wowzers! That flower is awesome! I really like the layered papers on the bottom of your page...lovely touch!
ReplyDeleteFab flower, Joanne. Love how you've decorated the tag too. Light and summery
ReplyDeleteLove the tag and that flower is awesome!! must try! :)
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