Anemone Flower Tutorial - Yep, FREE!!

Well, I did get it done.  And now, you can make the fabulous flowers for your scrapbook pages and cards.  Isn't it awesome when we can CUSTOMIZE things to our projects ~ YAY !!

I pictured what you need to get started, but through the rest of the tutorial, you will see some other things that you need.  Pretty much everything else you will have in your craft room.  I have the Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch(#118073), the Boho Blossoms Punch(#119858), Island Floral Die(#118871), scissors, and dimensionals.

I folded the green CS in half over the leaf part, so that I will get two leaves.  Then, I laid my CS for the flowers over two of the flowers on the die.  You do not need the 3 petal flower.

Then you can punch out the other flower : see how it is the same as the other, just smaller.  Now, you need to cut the petals of the two bigger flowers like I have pictured.

Then, on ALL the flowers, you need to cut in about 1/4 inch between each petal.  Then you can pull out the foam piece in the mat pack (#105826), and a something to distress and shape the flowers.  I am just using a Crayola Kids paint brush.  The embossing tool does not work, you need a large end.

With this tool, you are going to go in circles in the center of the flower, and in the petals.  This is going to cause the flower to fold inward.  For the bigger flowers, I used a piece of wax paper to help it slide better.

Now, using a tweezer, you need to fold back each side of the petal.  This is where it helps to cut out that little curve in the center.  The second picture shows what it looks like from the side.

Time to put the flowers together.  You need dimensionals between each layer.  Also, try to stagger the petals, as it will make your flower fuller.

Your flower is almost done, so we need the stamen for the center.  Punch out the sun shape in our boho blossoms punch with yellow, or whatever color you want.  I used a burgundy marker to color each tip, ON BOTH SIDES, this will give it the look if the pollen on the tips.

Then from the tip of each petal, cut in to just about the center.  Don't cut in to far that you cut apart the flower!  Now, using the same technique as for the other layers, start to shape it.

Here is the finished flower!!  I used a glue dot(#10383) to attach the stamen to the center of the flower.  For the leaves, I just folded them in half to get the veining.  As I was searching for images of these flower in Google, I found some that weren't so full, and were a stunning white with black centers.

So, using the smallest flower and the punch, I created this one.  It is a smaller flower, not using the biggest layer, but I think it would be stunning on a card.  I hope you enjoy using this tutorial to create stunning flowers for all of your projects.  To buy the products used, Canadians can shop at the link featured in my signature below.  Tootles, have fun and happy stamping!!

 

Comments

[ginnie]

hi julie, my wedding is coming up in november and i am in love with ur cards ! love the flowers like anything n want a thank you cards for my wedding . where is it possible tobuy them , i have no time to make them now! pls suggest if i can pay someone n get the cards done !
thnx
Ginnie

[Diane McVey]

Thank you so much, Julie. The tutorial is great. I HAVE to make some of these...I just love them! And I have all the punches/die, so I'm set to go! It's great of you to share this with us. Thanks again. :D

[Sheryl]

I made using your idea - instead I used my gool ol' fashion embossing tool as there are two diff tips to the tool. Worked great for the center as well as the petals. Off to make a card! thanks

[Line of a poem!]

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing it.

[Created By You]

Awesome tutorial TFS... keeping your family in my prayers!

[Cheryl M]

Julie this is a great looking flower. I love making my own. TFS

[Laura I]

Very pretty!

[Karla Reader]

Once again, you have amazed me. You are a very talented lady and I am so glad you take the time to share your talent with us. I am thinking of you and your hubby and boys often. Thank you for being willing to share your heart with us so that we can carry you in prayer. We serve an awesome God, One who takes delight is seeing you express yourself artistically and One who aches with you in your hard times. Blessings.
Karla

[janet levasseur]

Thank-you so much! This is great and I cannot wait to try it.

[Caroline Deschenes]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Your flower is beautiful. I have a passion for making paper flowers...so thank you for sharing yours!
Slidell, Louisiana

[Vannessa]

This is fab! The white and black flower is so stunning too.

[Susan B]

Love it!

[Tammy Q Howell]

Wow those are awesome! Thanks for being so generous and sharing!

[Cookie]

sooooooooo pretty, thank you for sharing the tutorial as well as your creativity

[maurita wilkerson]

great tutorial!! thanks!!

[Rene Stansell]

Hi Julie,
Love the flowers and I love your blog...thoughts and prayers from Australia.
Rene from OZ xo

[Steph]

Thank you very much for this tutorial and all of your tutorials! I find it so nice that you are willing to share for free so much that others would charge for. It is much appreciated. I have used a lot of your inspiration and ideas. I have been and continue to pray for you and your family during this difficult time. God bless.

[Lsbender5]

love the flowers, can't wait to try them, praying for you and your family