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Paper Flowers DIY

March 8, 2016 by Barb 11 Comments

Inspiration to create my own vintage book paper flowers came after visiting a beautiful (but expensive) little shop in my hometown.

As I was browsing their display of silk flowers and branches, I spied a paper bunch for only $20.00 … eek! and there were exactly 4 per bunch! Needless to say, it took me a nano second to figure out how I could make my own version for $0.00.

PLUS … would you believe it … just that very morning I had salvaged about 5 old Reader’s Digests from our local “take it or leave it” which is to say “take it or leave it and it goes into the dump.” Hmmm, yes … my name is Barb and I’m a dumpster diver … and that is another story … oh hey, maybe you’d like to read about my Rustic Photography Background which also came from said dump.

Anyway, I couldn’t wait to get home and start creating.

Sometimes it pains me to rip up a book, sometimes it doesn’t …Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankIt’s funny how things go … I needed a craft idea, not for any other reason than I was missing working with my hands, and voila, it appeared, seemingly out of nowhere. And did you know that March is National Craft Month? how cool … and serendipitous …Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankVintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankI thought they’d make lovely toppers for presents …Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankI purchased a tiny cardboard box from Michaels, tied twine around it, and topped it with a flower …Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankI love how they look in vintage glass jars. For this flower, I didn’t crumple the petals:
Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb Brookbank

Here’s a quick little tutorial for you!

Vintage Book Paper Flowers

Use a punch, or simply cut 5 circles of varying sizes for each layer.

Here I used three different sized punches … I have a thing for punches and believe wholeheartedly that a person cannot have too many punches :)Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankGently crumple each circle, but be careful because the paper is fragile. Also, you can try making some without crumpling the paper—they’re pretty too.Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankGently uncrumple:Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankFold in half, pinching only the bottom of each circle:Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankUsing white glue, fold and pinch to glue the bottom of each circle together:Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankGlue the petals of each layer together. White glue works better than a glue gun since it allows for readjusting the petals:
Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankGlue together, off-setting each layer:Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankPoke a hole through the middle using a strong toothpick or a skewer. I switched to a wooden skewer which was a lot stronger. Insert a piece of heavy florist wire, and bend the end over to keep it in place. Later, when you add a button with the glue gun, it will secure the wire:Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankWrap the stems with florists tape:Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankGlue a vintage button onto the paper flowers for the perfect centre:Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb BrookbankPIN IT:
Vintage Book Paper Flowers DIY, Keeping With the Times, Barb Brookbank

Filed Under: DIY AND CRAFTS Tagged With: crafts, paper flower, vintage

Comments

  1. Donna Milburn says

    March 8, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Wow Barb… these are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing how to make them. I’ve often seen them at a florist shop, but never knew how to make them…. and to think I had a whole bunch of Reader’s Digest and gave them away…. oh well I am sure I will find more or something else. Have a great day!

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  2. Jen Juris says

    March 8, 2016 at 9:48 am

    Such a GREAT idea!! Love how these turned out – might have to make this my next craft!! :)

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  3. Michelle B says

    March 8, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    So Brilliant! The flowers are very cute and they will never wilt. :)

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  4. Lisa Gordon says

    March 8, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    What a wonderful idea, Barb, and these turned our just beautiful!
    Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Kelly N says

    March 8, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    So fun! I totally want to try! :)

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  6. Ann Davis says

    March 9, 2016 at 9:11 am

    Barb,

    I love this so much. An arts and crafts project I might be able to do in my spare time. LOL.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Ann

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  7. Caz says

    March 9, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    They look so good ! They may even be within my limited crafting skills ! Great idea Barb :)

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  8. TexWisGirl says

    March 10, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    they’re adorable.

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  9. mary says

    March 12, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    definitely will try these! Thanks!!

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  10. Dagmar Leuenberger-Swift says

    March 13, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    How very clever you are, the idea, the photos and the how to are all wonderful. I am so glad I came across your IG as well as your blog.
    I know we will have a good week coming up learning and creating, sounds like a good week to me.
    Xo
    Dagmar

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  11. Anne Forbes says

    March 19, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    Something to try with the grandchildren!

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