Saturday, 10 April 2010

Pretty Vintage Paper Flower Posies.....

By: Colleen ~HappyLittleArt~

Hi Everybody!!! I'm very excited to post here for the first time!!!

I'd like to show you how to make these vintage paper flower posies...


I'm sure you've seen these paper posies around but I wanted to show you how I make them! While they take a little time to create, they are so worth the effort!!

To start...get your supplies ready, you'll need: Glitter and a color spray in a complementary color, scallop punch, vintage paper or print, glue, brads, flower centers and leaves....after that...you're ready to go...

Start by punching out lots of scallops circles....you can use, sheet music, children's stories, dictionary pages...anything really...

Then spray your paper to give it a little color and sparkle and wait until dry!

Then put glue on the edges....I pierce mine and do several at a time....and spoon your yummy glitter over the glue!

Here is another look at the glue all glittered up....pretty huh?!

Then, stack 5 or more of your glittered circles on top of each other and stick a brad in the center....almost done.....

Now crumple each layer towards the center where the brad is...do each layer individually....

Finally, add your decorative centers and leaves, if you want them...and viola...pretty paper posies for your projects!! You can make them in different colors to match your project too!! Fun, Fun, Fun!

Here is a completed flower on my card....

I hope you like my first ever tutorial! Thanks for taking a peek! For a complete list of supplies that I used, you can hop over to my BLOG or just stop by to say Hi!
Have a great day!!
Hugs,
~HappyLittleArt~

31 comments:

  1. Great tutorial....I love making flowers. You did good! So pretty too!
    smiles...Tammy

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  2. I absolutely love these!!! so cute, fun, pretty, easy and sweet. i can't wait to try them! you're first tutorial was excellent!! i love reading tutorials and learning new techniques.

    thanks!
    maureen

    http://home.comcast.net/~mncannon/site/?/home/

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  3. There darling and the card is wonderful .
    Great job I love it!

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  4. Wonderful job for your first tutorial,

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  5. Thank you so much, they look absolutely beautiful. Hugs. Nataliya.

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  6. Oh, I love these gorgeus handmade flowers! Gotta try it one day! Thanks for sharing. Hugs ;)

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  7. I love your tutorial and think these little flowers are real beauties! Think I'm gonna trya nd make some batches in diff colours for future ues- thanks so much, and very well done on your first tutorial!!! Juliexx

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  8. Flowers are beautiful! Great tut!

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  9. Hi Colleen Thank You for your fantastic tutorial. I've always wondered how to make these sort of hand-made flowers. Your step by step tutorial makes it look possible. Can't wait to have a try.
    Great card btw. Gez.xx

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  10. Oh how pretty! Thank you for the tutorial, it's great!

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  11. Very nice work.
    Best wishes

    aditiart.blogspot.com

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  12. Great tutorial, the posies are so beautiful, thank-you for sharing :)

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  13. Beautiful! You make it look so easy that I'll have to try this weekend! Thanks!

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  14. gorgeous, i bet mine dont turn out that good!!!

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  15. Thankyou so much for the tutorial, the flowers are gorgeous and Im hoping to have a go at making some this weekend. You card is adorable. Hugs from sonya

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  16. Beautiful! I want to try making these myself, but how big are you making the circles? I have to cut mine on the Silhouette, so I would be very grateful for some measurements :-)

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  17. Wow! That was great! Very helpful. I love how you glittered the edges, and I LOVE your card--beautiful!
    *smiles*
    debbi

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  18. Really pretty, thank you for sharing the tutorial

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  19. I love your wonderful handmade flowers and easy to understand tutorial! What kind of glue did you use around the edges? I
    definitely want to try these.

    Cheri
    Cheri926@aol.com

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  20. Preciosas flore, un sueƱo, felicitaciones, Chany

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  21. This is terrific! I love these little posies. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  22. I love the posies! Great tutorial :) Will definetly try them out.

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  23. Colleen whoo hooo Congratulations on your first tutorial it's awesome! I will definately have to try your technique. Thank you so much for sharing your posie flowers are stunning!!!
    Hugs Bonnie

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  24. Love your flower - cant wait to try it out :o) x

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  25. Wow! The flowers are gorgeous! Tks for the tutorial!

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  26. Hi!

    Today on my blog I posted a link oto this tutorial.

    Would you let me know if that's OK?

    Thanks,

    Nancy Ward
    http://paperfriendly.blogspot.com

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  27. Great tutorial! Very pretty flowers! Thanks for posting.

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  28. Thank you for your tutorial I found it ver helpful. I have made some of these flowers, and was pleased with my first attempt.

    http://sullyscards.blogspot.com/2010/08/paper-flowers.html

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  29. Thank you so much, they look absolutely beautiful.You make it look so easy that I'll have to try this weekend! Thanks!Send gifts to Pakistan

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