Fan Fold Flower
by Bonnie Szwalkiewicz
Create these darling embellishments in just a few steps.
Supplies
- 12" wide Patterned Paper
- Decorative Edge Punch (here, Scallop Edge Punch from Stampin' Up!)
- Paper Trimmer
- Adhesive
- Circle Punch
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Use a scalloped punch to add a border to a 12” strip of patterned paper.
The finished flower will be twice as wide as your paper strip when finished, so cut the strip accordingly.
Tip: Try experimenting with other edges, too.
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Step 2
Place patterned paper on the paper trimmer.
Here, the strip measures ¾” including the measurement of the scallops.
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Step 3
Score the scalloped strip between each of the scallops.
Fan fold at each crease.
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Step 4
Join the patterned paper ends with glue or double sided tape.
Punch or cut a small base piece of card stock to glue the flower to.
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Step 5
Add glue to the punched base.
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Step 6
Adhere the fan folded ring to the base, pushing flat to create a flower.
Hold flower in place until dry.
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Step 7
Fill in the center gap with a button or brad.
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Here, the center was filled with Tulip white glitter puffy paint. While the paint was still wet, various colored seed beads were sprinkled on.
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Fan Fold Flower. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.
Thanks
INKredibly,
Carolyn
Getting the flower to lay down flat does require a bit of patience and "wrestling". Keep on pushing part of the inner edge down until you have the flower completely flat. I push mine down all the way, then add the circle with the adhesive.
Rosetta,
I finished the bigger and smaller flower. Then placed the smaller flower over the bigger one fold by fold. Last I topped it with grommet and eyelet (you can use just another cardstock circle with adhesive instead).
Hugs and smiles
I have just found a use for all my scrapbook papers that have fancy pre-ct edges.
I just couldn't bear to cut them up before, but the edges were punched and for journaling with lines on.
I made 2 flowers using the top and bottom edges of the page, and joined the sides to make one large 10cm flower.
Thanks Jacquie.
You can keep the strip 3/4" or you can make it thinner or thicker. It's up to you. The finished flower is a bit bigger then twice the width of your strip.
Hugs and smiles
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