As promised here is a step by step guide on how to make the roses that I have used in my earlier picture, I have never done one of these guides before so here goes 🙂
Step 1:
I have used a template cutter to press out the spiral shape that I used to make the roses, but you can achieve the same effect by cutting out a circle and then cutting out the spiral shape from within the circle.
Step 2 :
Take the spiral shape that you have cut out from your piece of card or paper and remove any excess paper.
Step 3:
Now I use my Mum’s quilling tool which has a split end that you can thread the paper into in order to help you twist the paper into shape. You can get the same effect by twisting the paper spiral around your finger but it is easier and quicker with a quilling tool.
Step 4:
Hold the paper quite tight as you twist it in to shape. When you get to the end of the spiral you can remove the quilling tool or relax your grip if you are using your fingers and you will get a loose rose as in the following picture.
Step 5:
Now you need to glue the tight end of the spiral together to form the base of the rose. You can use any good quality paper glue but preferably one that dries transparent. I used a hot glue gun for speed but on a couple of my earlier roses I forgot that a hot glue gun is HOT 🙂 ( you may catch sight of a plaster on my finger ).
Step 6:
Leave the rose to dry and then it is time to add a little sparkle 🙂
I have used a bottle of glitter glue just to highlight the edges of the petals.
Step 7:
Finally I glued a small bead into the centre of the rose for that little something extra.
Here is the finished rose:) and a few I made earlier in the week.
I hope that this has been helpful 🙂
Finally to finish off here is another picture that I managed to complete yesterday and I would be interested to hear what you think.
The frame is only 9 inches by 9 inches but I hope that along with the others they will brighten up my walls.
The roses look good in lots of different colours. My Mum says there was a song by Marie Osmond called “Paper Roses” so I will have to have a listen 🙂
UPDATE :
Lauren asked for suggestions on how you could use paper roses so I have added a picture below to show a few alternative ideas on how they can be used 🙂
If you click on the picture or tap it you will see that I have loaded a full size picture which you can see more detail in.
Best wishes
Charlotte
I think that no matter how old one is, glitter glue makes one young at heart — good job.
You are so right Bill, if I ever feel like not going to a party just putting on one of my glitter dresses puts me in the right mood. I can’t wait to see if the glitter glaze dried well on my wall too.
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Charlotte
Those look good. Thank you for showing step-by-step of how to do this.
Thank you I hope you have a go friends love them on cards :). You can use cold glue too you just have to hold them for longer.
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Charlotte
Glitter glue and pretty paper too … you can’t miss. And I especially like the collage piece. Thanks for sharing, Charlotte.
You’re welcome Cheryl, I loved your flower buttonholes too, I always wondered how they were made. I don’t think buttonholes should be just for weddings, men’s suits cry out for them 🙂
All the best
Charlotte
Especially love the rose with the pearl in the centre. Think I’m too clumsy for this though!
Honestly you can’t be more clumsy than me 🙂 when I got a blob of glue of my finger tip I made it worse by rubbing another finger over it and hurt that finger too:). Once I got the hang of it I was fine though and I’m quite quick now.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Great photos of this process…very well done!
Thank you, I loved your family photos especially the water skiing ones.
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Charlotte
I agree with dalo2013 that the photos and description of the process are great. If you hadn’t told us, I never would have guessed that this was the first time that you did one of these guides.
It was my first attempt so I’m glad it was clear, thanks Sheryl.
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Charlotte
I had no idea there was such a paper punch as that!
It’s so exciting when Dad buys Mum a new punch for her birthday or Gill lends us her phenomenal collection of dies.
Charlotte
Reblogged this on My Twentysomething Life and commented:
Check out this awesome tutorial for paper roses that I found. These roses are so cute. I think I’m going to have to make some of these. If I were to, how do you think I should use them? Anyone else as inspired as I am at this tutorial? So pretty!
Hi Lauren, I have put some examples of how to use the roses at the bottom of the post, thanks for asking.
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Charlotte
What a great idea to use the quilling tool to help make the roses. Looks like an interesting project.
I was using my fingers at first and it takes longer, this was much better. I think this will cheer my walls up 🙂
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Charlotte
Very cool idea! Easy to follow instructions too!
Thank you, I hope you have a go, you can use any paper.
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Charlotte
Very fun!
I can’t really recommend Marie Osmond’s performance of “Paper Roses.” But I’m certain that you would do a great job on it!
Hi Dan, I’ve not listened to it yet but I might just try it 🙂
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Charlotte
i love these paper roses! you make it look so simple. i cant wait to try it! also love the collage 🙂 thanks for sharing your step by step!!
You’re welcome 🙂 thank you
Charlotte
Lovely! (And – I was humming “Paper Roses” while studying your post, so I was thrilled to see the reference at the end. You should sing it!)
I’ll definitely be going to have a listen shortly :). I’m just getting myself ready for half an hours piano practise :/
Best wishes
Charlotte
They are exquisite !
Thanks Amanda, I love that you’re making your own clothes. You should make some of the roses out of fabric remnants and fabric glue or stitch the bases, in fact I might try that myself to try and make a brooch.
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Charlotte
Haha! They were my exact thoughts when I saw your roses! I am not sure i could cut them out as beautifully as your cutter though and that makes the difference! Would be a fabulous outfit though if it had them on!
very nice. Thanks for the step by step.
Hi Brin, I like the idea of making my own tomato jam from your last blog post. A great idea for very ripe tomatoes.
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Charlotte
Very nice tutorial..
Hi Indrajit, thanks for your visit and for commenting 🙂
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Charlotte
thank you very much you are very clever xx
That’s nice Barbara – thank you.
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Charlotte
You have no idea how much of a mess I would make of that! I’m in awe of people that can do stuff with their hands.
Hi Amaatk, enjoying your Swindon blog, I’ve not been there. My brother Thomas is putting together a post for his geography blog about Knutsford and Winsford and how modernisation has affected one differently from the other, I’ll tell him to look at your site 🙂
Best wishes
Charlotte
Hello Charlotte
Thanks for looking at my blog. That’s kind. Your brother’s work sounds interesting. Something like that on Swindon would be good I think.
I’m about to write a travelogue based on the West Swindon sculpture walk and an imagined guidebook entry on the Magic roundabout for my university coursework.
I have a couple of friends who also like a good singer. I must remember to tell them about your blog. I meaning to.
Kind regards
Born again Swindon – amaatk123
Wow what a fantastic idea! I love all the shades of pink together too, I could even try making these on a cake!
Hi Phillipa, I bet these would look brilliant in icing great idea.
All the best
Charlotte
Simply stunning but a lot of skill and nimble fingers involved here. Well done Charlotte. So uplifting and thanks for sharing. I need some black roses for my packaging and this may just do the trick!
Hello Mary, thanks for visiting and your lovely message, I enjoyed your paintings too, iconic London buildings in other beautiful surroundings is a brilliant idea. Sometimes the new buildings are fantastic but when they overshadow buildings that are works of great art is like putting a curtain over the Mona Lisa.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Hello Charlotte, you are most welcome. Love your blog 🙂 Thank you for your kind words also. Yes, exactly! London has some wonderful architecture and it is slowly being lost piece by piece surrounded by glass and metal which looks totally alien in such a small space. Just wanted to make the point. There will probably be more to come :/
Thanks again and look forward to more of your posts.
Take care,
Mary
Reblogged this on Southeast Valley Artisans Guild.
Thank you for the reblog I am grateful.
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Charlotte
Thanks for sharing! I make handmade cards for my close friends and think adding a few paper roses will be a great extra oomph! Way to go!
Hi Hajara, the blue circles you see on the top picture are just wavy spirals, nothing as fancy as the larger die, and they make the pretty smaller roses you see in the photograph :). Good luck just watch that hot glue!
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Charlotte
I am an art teacher and these are really COOL!
Thank you, I had great art teachers at my High School, we even had an art academy in Year 9 (age 13), so the artists at the school could experience more specialities before making their GCSE subject choices. I only had the space to continue with textile art but I would have continued with fine art too if there was time 🙂
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Charlotte
I know it’s been a while, but life got in the way.
Anyway, those roses almost looked real from far away. I’m not much good at arts and crafts, so to me those roses look amazing.
Hi Rawle, I’m just pleased you found the time to pop back :). Are you still studying full time? I’m back the week after next I can’t wait.
All the best
Charlotte
I’m studying and I’m working, so I can’t hang around the internet as much. I’ll still pop back in occasionally, though.
They are gorgeous! Great pics,too.
Thank you, I love your luxe blog :). You’ll have to check out my future post about my homemade sparkle wall and let me know what you think.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Hi Charlotte! I have been looking for that post but have been unable to find it! Could you give me the link?
Great blog, btw 🙂
Hello! Thanks for stopping by my blog and following it =) =) I really love yours, you’re incredibly creative and these are BEAUTIFUL!
Xx
Penny
parsimoniouspenny.wordpress.com
Hello Penny, good morning, I’m glad you like them you could add them to your fabulous pink box to keep on your dressing table.
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Charlotte
That’s a fantastic idea!!!!! Will definitely do that 😉
Xx
Penny
parsimoniouspenny.wordpress.com
Very nice!
Hi Ruby, thanks for visiting, best wishes
Charlotte
Your roses are beautiful! I’m sending your website info to my granddaughter who has a Big Shot and loves to make beautiful things.
Hi Donna, I still like using the Big Shot, my Mum progressed to a Joy because you can use A4 paper sizes. I saw a plain photograph frame this morning and thought the roses would look good around that.
All the best
Charlotte
These are beautiful! What wonderful pieces!
Thanks Benjy, I took a look around your art blog, fabulous, what is your favourite medium to use. Thanks for the compliment and visiting 🙂
Charlotte
Thank you so much as well! I can’t even begin to pick one, I love acrylic and watercolor because they’re fun to use and easy to clean up, but oils have their advantages as well! Can’t wait to see more of your projects!
Your roses look really beautiful! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Reblogged this on Etcetera and commented:
I’d love to try this project! They remind me of Valentine’s Day! xx
Hi Elizabeth, thanks for reblogging my post, that’s a lovely compliment.
All the best
Charlotte
You’re welcome, I really enjoyed it! xx
This is a beautiful and wonderful idea! xx
Brilliant step by step instructions. Like the ones with the pearls in the center best.
I love the picture that you made too. Great quote.
First time to see a template cutter. 🙂
Hi Kait, you can make them by cutting a spiral out of a circle if you don’t have the template cutters, but the cutters are brilliant 🙂
Best wishes
Charlotte
gr8 art…I m really enjoying it…its so nice of you..:)
Hi Joshi, thanks for taking the time to visit and leave your lovely message.
I’ve finished the picture now I’ll post a picture when it’s in place 🙂
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Charlotte
Hiii .charlotte hoather..:-)
Its my pleasur to see ur posts..:-)
Hv a nice day..
its my pleasure..have a nice day dear
Wow, these look great!
Is Tota your first name? Is it cold in Iceland right now, how lovely to connect with someone from there, I’ll check out your blog again to discover more.
All the best
Charlotte
Yes, well Tóta is my nickname. Right now it’s cold, yes. Real storm out now, no snow yet though.
Thank you for your reply,
Tota
Love your nickname, we had a lovely sunny day in Scotland yesterday but not so good today. I’d love to visit Iceland one day.
Charlotte
Oh wow how pretty! I have got to try this!
You could try it in icing sugar, that chocolate cake looks delicious.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Wow, this is good craft. I’ll show this to my sisters.
Also, thanks for the follow. I followed you back 🙂
Thank you for dropping in and taking a look at my blog, I hope your sisters get chance to have a go.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Reblogged this on Destiny Abel and commented:
Very nice! Thank you!
Thank you for reblogging the post I appreciate it.
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Charlotte
Wow! So much attention to detail! I love your creativity.
I love to put my music on loud and craft, thank you for your lovely message.
All the best
Charlotte
I so want to try this!! Beautiful!
It is really great fun, I hope that you get the time to give it a try 🙂
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Charlotte
gorgeous!!
Thanks for your lovely comment and I hope that you will drop by and visit again soon 😉
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Charlotte
What an unusual and delightful post