There’s just something about paper flowers. They are easy to make and never wilt or die. I like to design paper flowers on my Cricut cutting machine using card stock, but did you know you can make beautiful flowers using plain ol’ coffee filters? Yes, that’s right — you can make coffee filter flowers. You’ll…
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Coffee Filter Flowers – Roses, Peonies, & Poppies!
Pop-Up Game Controller Card & Gift Card Holder
Need a fun card for your favorite gamer? I sure did! Today is Greg’s birthday and gaming is his passion. So I designed this Pop-Up Game Controller Card with a space to store a gift card. You don’t have to put a gift card in, but you can if you want. I’m planning to get…
Giant Paper Peony Tutorial with Amazing Detail
I’m creating a giant paper flower valance that will go over my craft room window — so far I have giant red roses and giant golden sunflowers. But I need at least one more giant flower. Several of my readers suggested a peony, and I happen to love peonies, so I’ve designed a giant paper…
How to Make an Easy Trellis Tri-Fold Card
All these pretty paper flowers — what to do with them? Put them on a trellis — a paper trellis card, that is! I designed an easy-to-make trellis tri-fold card for you to decorate with any of my rolled paper flowers, or just leave it as is. You decide how you want to use it!…
How to Make a Simple Rolled Paper Sunflower
Many of you enjoyed my giant paper sunflower and I had several requests for a smaller, easier-to-make version that could be used to decorate cards and other things. So I’ve designed an easy-peasy paper sunflower that you just cut and roll up. I even included leaves, a stalk, and a sepal (that’s the leafy thing…
Giant Paper Sunflower Tutorial – This Will Mesmerize You!
Make a stunning paper sunflower with this step-by-step tutorial and free template. This mesmerizing sunflower makes beautiful home decor! After I made my giant paper rose a couple of weeks ago, a number of you asked me to make a large paper sunflower. I happily dove into that project, only to discover the seed head…
How to Make a Pop-Up Birthday Cake Card
I have a confession. I used to buy birthday cards from the store without a great deal of planning. Back then, I would stop in to pick up a gift bag and birthday card as almost an afterthought to the present. I know — crazy, right? But now that I have a Cricut cutting machine,…
Giant Flower: Spellbound Rose — Every Petal is Unique!
I just can’t make enough paper flowers! But today I’m going to switch gears a bit from my rolled paper flowers to show you how to create a giant paper flower. We’re going to make a huge Spellbound Rose, which is a lovely all-pink hybrid tea rose, and arguably one of the most beautiful roses in the world….
Pop-Up Grill Card & Gift Card Holder for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is fast approaching and it’s time to make something fun for the guys! So I’ve designed a pop-up grill card that is perfect for dads and summer cook-outs. And the best part? You can put a gift card right inside the grill (just like my coffee cup gift card holder). Just flip open…
Paper Daisy: An Easy Rolled Flower
Learn how to make a beautiful and easy paper daisy to add color to a fun floral wreath! This week I made a pretty summer wreath of paper flowers. I made my paper roses and carnations, as those are both summer flowers. But the peonies, magnolias, and tulips I’d designed weren’t quite right. So I…