It's Sunday! What a great week we've had! Adam has been working so hard on the outside of our house working on finishing the siding on the back of the house. Our renovation has been a four year process so getting this done this summer is a relief I think for all of us:)
Anyhow, you aren't stopping by for a family update...you want paper crafting!!! If you're a party planner or a blog hopper you've seen these flowers all over! I have made these before but made them WRONG! I tried just using adhesive and of course it fell apart. I finally thought of a different way (shown in the video) that made it so much easier! I'm sure it isn't a "Heather original" idea, but coming up with this alternative sure made me happy!
The bottom flower uses 20 inches of 1 inch paper strips. (I used a 12 inch strip and an 8 inch strip). The middle flower uses 24 inches of 1 1/2 inch paper strips. The biggest flower is a 2 inch radius and uses 24 inches. They are all scored at 1/2 inch increments. I then accordian folded the paper and hole punched near the middle edge using the crop-o-dile. I then threaded linen thread through the holes and tied it shut. I adhered the seams together with sticky strip so the paper made a complete circle. (again, check out the video for a more complete explanation of how to make these little gems:)
Here is a quick supply list for these projects:
- Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper 122357
- Neutrals Buttons 119743
- Subtle Buttons 119745
- Soft Suede Textured Card Stock 121078
- Pink Pirouette Textured Card Stock 121075
- Sticky Strip 104294
- White Bakers Twine 124262
Thank you so much for stopping by today! Hope you enjoy the video!
Hugs,
Heather
Not sure if anyone else mentioned this, but for me, the easiest/quickest way to thread the twine through the holes is with an ordinary old needle threader. Just scrunch the accordian onto a "block" (before you glue the ends to form a circle) thread the needle threader through the holes, insert the twine into the threader and pull it through the paper "block." Then affix the paper ends together to form your loop. Viola!
Thanks for sharing your awesome video, Heather!
Posted by: Lael Tallini | November 16, 2011 at 05:33 AM
thanks so much for sharing your brilliant idea! Now they won't fall apart on me! lol!
great video!
Posted by: kerri smith | September 22, 2011 at 09:17 AM
OMG you are brilliant! I just couldn't get it to work the "original" way. So glad I ran across a thread in Stampin Connection that mentioned your video.
Fan Forever,
Danielle G
Posted by: Danielle George | September 20, 2011 at 08:43 PM
WOW this is SOOOO much easier that what I've been doing! TFS!!!
Posted by: Sharon | September 19, 2011 at 04:22 PM
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :)
Posted by: Alison | September 12, 2011 at 05:08 AM
Thank Q so much Sista!! Tis a great idea & generous sharing! :) wow, i can't wait to make them & sure it's gonna b a cheering greeting to someone who is in "down-mood" and needed juz that "omp" :) thank Q again.
Cheers+Hugs+Rgds .. frm Singapore!!
Lynda Y
Posted by: Lynda | September 08, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Thanks, Heather! I did not know about the hole and string method - it makes it so much easier!
Posted by: Sue Duffy | September 07, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Hi Heather
What a fabulous idea ....i always have trouble with these ...Great thanks .....
Hugs sylvie
xx
Posted by: sylvie | September 06, 2011 at 05:28 AM
Love the thread idea! You rock!
Posted by: Theresa R | September 05, 2011 at 07:25 PM
OMG OMG OMG!!!!! Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou....no more flowers that POP open. I'd given up making these babies and was soooo jealous of all the ones I've seen on many blogs. Now I can make them too. Way too genius. TFS Cheers Donna Zammit :)
Posted by: Donna zammit | September 04, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Hi These are gorgeous and you tutorial video is so easy to folloe Thanks again I am going to try this out now lol !!! Kitty ;)
Posted by: Kitty | September 04, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Hi Heather! Thanks so much for this great idea! I held a mini Convention with my downline today and we made lollies using your tip with the twine. It worked wonderfully! I'll have pictures on my blog tonite of you want to check them out. Thanks for this awesome tip!!!
Posted by: Laura Mellinger | August 27, 2011 at 07:05 PM
HEATHER!!! This is brilliant!! I love it!
Posted by: Ruth Bingle | August 23, 2011 at 01:56 PM
I love you! I know that's forward, but I do. I read all the other posts & know that others feel the same way :) & even though it has been said already the thread idea is amazing - i haven't been happy with any of the other adhesives. It's also great because the twine it right there for you button. THANK YOU SOOOO much for sharing this!!!!!
Posted by: Tiffany Day | August 18, 2011 at 08:24 PM
I have made them both ways and this is by far the best way if you want to make sure they are secure. It takes a little extra time to thread the string, but worth the effort in the end!
Posted by: Connie Collins | August 18, 2011 at 05:58 PM
I can't thank you enough for this post!! I never would have thought of the baker's twine to hold them together!! I finally got one to hold together with glue, but my other one keeps popping open:) I'm getting my crop-a-dile and baker's twine out right now! Thanks again!!
Posted by: Claire V | August 18, 2011 at 11:09 AM
I agree with everyone else who has said thank you for the idea with the twine. When I make my rosettes I either use Tombow Multi or hot glue. This looks like a good alternative to waiting forever for the Tombow to dry or racing to get the rosette how I want it before the hot glue dries!
I recently made a Halloween wreath using these rosettes. Stop by my blog to check it out.
Posted by: Jason | August 17, 2011 at 10:35 PM
WOW!! I have not even thought about making these flowers because they are too complicated! But you changed my mind :) I think I will make a Christmas "pot" Thanks so much for the wonderful video!
Posted by: Jen Conrad | August 17, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Heather you are brilliant! I've done these flowers before and the only thing that made them stick permanently was Tombow, and then you get all sticky and it takes a while to hold it while it dries. This is MUCH easier, thank you so much for sharing this tip with everyone!
Posted by: Rachael NZ | August 16, 2011 at 09:54 PM
WOW Heather!! I love how simple your instructions are. I am always fighting with the paper to get it tightly into a circle and evenly spaced. I can see myself doing tons of these now!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Chris Collard | August 16, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Thanks for this wonderful video, I always am fighting making those fans... great idea with the holes and twine.. much appreciated!
Posted by: Bridget | August 16, 2011 at 01:21 AM
The twine idea through the holes is inspired! No more flowers that pop out of shape. Thanks Heather. And just in time for the new Simply Scored which will be perfect for these accordion fold flowers!
Posted by: Catherine Harwood | August 15, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Halleluiah! Thank you for this fantastic video!
Posted by: Mary Ann Reiner | August 15, 2011 at 08:16 PM
Excellent video! Your idea with the twine is brilliant! Going to have to give that a try. I have tried to make these with just glue, but found that a little frustrating. Thanks so much!!!
Posted by: Michelle VanWiggeren | August 15, 2011 at 08:07 PM
Thanks so much for this great way to make these flowers. Much easier than hot glue.
Posted by: Cindee Wilkinson | August 15, 2011 at 06:55 PM
wonderful - thanks for the idea!!!!
Posted by: Marti Crapo | August 15, 2011 at 06:29 PM
Ooh! How cool! TFS, Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Marshall | August 15, 2011 at 05:53 PM
What a great idea used twin to tie to together. YOur are the best
Posted by: Colleen Olsen | August 15, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Thank You So MUCH!!! You are a LIFESAVER!!! Thanks for sharing....
Faith
Posted by: Faith | August 14, 2011 at 09:49 PM
OMG!! You are a genius!! I could have done with seeing this last week, I recently worked on a similar project where I did A TON of these rosettes and tombow was strong but way to messy . Thank you for a fabby vid Hugs xxx
Posted by: monica gale | August 14, 2011 at 04:36 PM
I love this tip--the twine! So smart. :) I've been trying to figure out an easier way than glue. Thanks.
Posted by: Lisa Kim | August 14, 2011 at 04:23 PM
I've always used glue! I like your tip on the twine! I'm gonna have to try it! I've missed seeing your blog all week, been super busy around the house, just like you guys! :o) Love the new title on your blog too! Glad to be back! :o)
Posted by: Theresa McK | August 14, 2011 at 03:29 PM
Love the tip with the baker's twine - looks much easier! Thanks.
Posted by: Raven | August 14, 2011 at 01:03 PM
thanks for your tip with the twine; I prefer tombo for my choice of adhesive.
Posted by: Susan Mac | August 14, 2011 at 08:51 AM
lOVE IT. I'm seeing Halloween and Christmas DSP with a clear glass vase with co-ordinating holiday colored glass baubles hmmmm.
Thanks Heather
Posted by: Colleen | August 14, 2011 at 06:54 AM