Rolled Flower Dies
by Kittie Caracciolo
Learn tips and tricks for creating realistic flowers with rolled die cuts.
Supplies
- Cardstock
- Rolled/spiral flower die (Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms dies used here, others available from My Favorite Things, Impression Obsession)
- Tweezers
- Round nose pliers
- Glue (Glossy Accents used here)
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project (used here: Impression Obsession dies (All-in-One Frames Oval, Branch, Spiral Flowers, Large Spiral Flowers, Wide Tree), foam mounting tape, Susan’s Garden Tool Kit)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Die cut a spiral flower from cardstock. Grab the tip of the die cut with tweezers and clamp tightly to hold in place.
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Step 2
Turn the tweezers to begin rolling the flower.
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Step 3
Keep the bottom of the spiral straight and level as you continue to roll.
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Step 4
Hold the roll tight as you bring the tab end of the rose around to finish.
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Step 5
Hold the flower firmly in place as you pull the tweezers away.
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Step 6
Hold the outer petals of the flower in place and allow the flower to loosen.
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Step 7
Apply glue to the tab and the last petal.
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Step 8
Attach the tab to the bottom of the flower and hold in place until secure.
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Step 9
Starting with the outside layer of petals begin rolling the petals back with the pliers.
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Step 10
Continue to roll the petals back as you move around the flower and work your way in to the inner petals.
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Step 11
Lay the flower down and lightly push back the petals with your fingers to form and open the flower.
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Step 12
Use the completed flower to decorate a project.
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Rolled Flower Dies. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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