Suzanne (Julie's assistant) here again to share another tutorial with you fine folks. The internet is full of all sorts of paper flower tutorials and projects. Julie recently shared a fabulous one using her ScanNCut to make Rolled Paper Flowers. But today I'm sharing one that features everyday art materials; cardstock, paint, ArtFoamies, TCW Stencils, and a string of led lights.
First I layered pastel colored hues of ArtFoamies and stencils randomly on a few sheets of cardstock. Not overlooking that you will see both sides of the paper, so flip the pages as they dry. Cut a spiral out of the paper – leaving a strip of excess for the leaves.
Roll the paper spiral from the outside in – the center of the spiral is a good landing spot to add hot glue to hold the 'petals' in place. Cut leaves from the remaining paper bits. After some experimenting, I found that cutting a line in the center of the leaves as well as a small hole made for good stringing for the lights.
And here you can see some glamour shots of them all strung up! The mirror gave a nice doubled effect for the garland and added sparkle.
They were a perfect fit for the top of a door. And you can see they look fabulous with the lights on or off.
Who says you need to hang up a garland? I have use the led string lights in vases, and when I saw Julie's beautiful wooden bowl, I couldn't resist. Plus, it looked great next to the marquee ampersand on the table.
There you have it! Some super easy, artful, handmade roses that anyone can do. Have you ever tried making something similar? We'd love to see your versions!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beautiful! I’d like to try this on duck or canvas fabric. If Julie can paint a dress! I should be able to do flat fabric. Great project. Thanks for sharing!!
Diane
Beautiful! I’d like to try this on duck or canvas fabric. If Julie can paint a dress! I should be able to do flat fabric. Great project. Thanks for sharing!!
Diane
Beautiful! I’d like to try this on duck or canvas fabric. If Julie can paint a dress! I should be able to do flat fabric. Great project. Thanks for sharing!!
Diane
Beautiful! I’d like to try this on duck or canvas fabric. If Julie can paint a dress! I should be able to do flat fabric. Great project. Thanks for sharing!!
Diane
Beautiful! I’d like to try this on duck or canvas fabric. If Julie can paint a dress! I should be able to do flat fabric. Great project. Thanks for sharing!!
Diane
Beautiful! I’d like to try this on duck or canvas fabric. If Julie can paint a dress! I should be able to do flat fabric. Great project. Thanks for sharing!!
Diane
Since I am more of a visual learner, I wonder if you can make a quick video of this process. Not sure how you cut or drew the spiral, if you glued only the center of the flower, where did you glue the leaves. How did you attach the beautiful flowers to the lights. A lovely idea and it looks so beautiful. I would love to do this project and have in hang in my outdoor patio. Thanks so much!!
Since I am more of a visual learner, I wonder if you can make a quick video of this process. Not sure how you cut or drew the spiral, if you glued only the center of the flower, where did you glue the leaves. How did you attach the beautiful flowers to the lights. A lovely idea and it looks so beautiful. I would love to do this project and have in hang in my outdoor patio. Thanks so much!!
Since I am more of a visual learner, I wonder if you can make a quick video of this process. Not sure how you cut or drew the spiral, if you glued only the center of the flower, where did you glue the leaves. How did you attach the beautiful flowers to the lights. A lovely idea and it looks so beautiful. I would love to do this project and have in hang in my outdoor patio. Thanks so much!!
Since I am more of a visual learner, I wonder if you can make a quick video of this process. Not sure how you cut or drew the spiral, if you glued only the center of the flower, where did you glue the leaves. How did you attach the beautiful flowers to the lights. A lovely idea and it looks so beautiful. I would love to do this project and have in hang in my outdoor patio. Thanks so much!!
Since I am more of a visual learner, I wonder if you can make a quick video of this process. Not sure how you cut or drew the spiral, if you glued only the center of the flower, where did you glue the leaves. How did you attach the beautiful flowers to the lights. A lovely idea and it looks so beautiful. I would love to do this project and have in hang in my outdoor patio. Thanks so much!!
Since I am more of a visual learner, I wonder if you can make a quick video of this process. Not sure how you cut or drew the spiral, if you glued only the center of the flower, where did you glue the leaves. How did you attach the beautiful flowers to the lights. A lovely idea and it looks so beautiful. I would love to do this project and have in hang in my outdoor patio. Thanks so much!!
Love this! So glad you offered a ‘handmade’ version.
Love this! So glad you offered a ‘handmade’ version.
Love this! So glad you offered a ‘handmade’ version.
Love this! So glad you offered a ‘handmade’ version.
Love this! So glad you offered a ‘handmade’ version.
Love this! So glad you offered a ‘handmade’ version.
Cool idea, Suzanne
Cool idea, Suzanne
Cool idea, Suzanne
Cool idea, Suzanne
Cool idea, Suzanne
Cool idea, Suzanne
Love this idea. I would like to give it a try.
Love this idea. I would like to give it a try.
Love this idea. I would like to give it a try.
Love this idea. I would like to give it a try.
Love this idea. I would like to give it a try.
Love this idea. I would like to give it a try.
Just love the flowers! I made a sample before I use my created painted paper. Turned out great! I am going to make a batch and display them in a huge glass vase that is empty. I think I will light them. Thanks for sharing.Holly M
Just love the flowers! I made a sample before I use my created painted paper. Turned out great! I am going to make a batch and display them in a huge glass vase that is empty. I think I will light them. Thanks for sharing.Holly M
Just love the flowers! I made a sample before I use my created painted paper. Turned out great! I am going to make a batch and display them in a huge glass vase that is empty. I think I will light them. Thanks for sharing.Holly M
Just love the flowers! I made a sample before I use my created painted paper. Turned out great! I am going to make a batch and display them in a huge glass vase that is empty. I think I will light them. Thanks for sharing.Holly M
Just love the flowers! I made a sample before I use my created painted paper. Turned out great! I am going to make a batch and display them in a huge glass vase that is empty. I think I will light them. Thanks for sharing.Holly M
Just love the flowers! I made a sample before I use my created painted paper. Turned out great! I am going to make a batch and display them in a huge glass vase that is empty. I think I will light them. Thanks for sharing.Holly M