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Pretty Paper Flowers
Pretty Paper Flowers
From the Designer: "Make these and other pretty paper flowers to decorate your space, or to give as gifts. I made this project to add color and a touch of whimsy to my home office/studio. These are easy to make with the patterns and downloadable SVG files in the Leisure Arts Paper Flowers book. I used the SVG files with my Cricut to save lots of time. The same flowers can be made by hand cutting with the patterns in the book. All I needed was paper, adhesive, and Glitter Paint to add the sparkling touch."
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Primary TechniquePaper Crafts
Type of Paper UsedCardstock
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Leisure Arts Paper Flowers by Jennifer Maker
- Testors Craft Intense Glitter Paint
- Cardstock
- Circuit Explore Air 2
- Glue
- Trim
Instructions
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Download SVG files of chosen flower pattern to computer. 1. Anemone 2. Dahlia
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Open Cricut Design Space and upload files
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Prepare cutting mats with cardstock
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Follow directions in Cricut Design Space, connect to Cricut
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Once all pieces have been cut begin assembly
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Apply glue to bottoms of petals and glue two pieces at a time for the Anemone. For the Dahlia, roll each petal at the bottom only and use glue to set.
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Once all the sets of two petals for the Anemones are glued and dried, build the flowers.
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Once all the tubes for the Dahlia are glued and dry, begin assembly.
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The Dahlia is assembled onto a circle base from the outside, working towards the inside centre.
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The anemones are assembled by forming the cup of the flower first, and overlapping he petals.
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To continue shaping the Anemones, use a pencil to curl each petal.
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Once all the Anemones are set, paint the centres with the Glitter Paint.
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Glue to Anemones to the trim.
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