Inspired by my love of Cactus Dahlias, I have invented these little creations...not seen anything quite like these in blogland or on YouTube...they were really easy to make, and the best bit is you don't need any special die or punch to make them.
OK, so how did I make them?
Step 1. Cut some curved slivers of card in varying lengths...I ran my fingers along each petal a few times to make it curl.
Step 2: Punch a circle no bigger than the flower centre you are going to use, and put a small piece of strong double sided tape across the circle (I used Stix 2). Would probably work just as well with wet glue, but I am not a patient crafter...
Step 3: Once you have finished the first layer, put another piece of tape across the circle and build up the next layer layer with slightly shorter petals.
Until you end up with this!
My lovely Prima jewelled flower centres are from Quixotic Paperie.
I would like to have made something a bit different with my cactus flowers, but due to time constraints I have kept it really simple with this envelope and card...if I hadn't I would not have been able to post these on my blog today...but you get the idea anyway.
It's funny how this idea has been brewing inside my little brain for so long..probably for several months now, I just couldn't figure out how to get the look I wanted...little did I know when I got up yesterday that by the evening I would finally come up with the idea for these flowers!They are a great way to use up scraps of card, and they are really quick to make...once I had practiced a few times I was making them in less than 5 minutes. I would love to try making these using 2 or more colours, or perhaps glimmer misted...I'm certain that variations of these cactus flowers will feature again on my blog in the future!
Well, I hope you like them...I would love to know what you think...do let me know if you give them a go so that I can come see how you've used them!
42 comments:
Oh, these are gorgeous, Sarita! Love!
What a fab idea Sarita ! They look really effective. Sue C x
I love them! simple and beautiful! Thank you for sharing :D
Wow Sarita, these flowers are so stylish - and looks quite simple to do, thanks for this idea;-))m
Wow Sarita these are stunning i might have a go later if i get a chance. Enjoy the rest of your day. luv gina xx
Wow Sarita, these are SO attractive. Will have to have a go myself although I don't have any fantastic bling, but I'm sure I can find something. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Fiona x
Really stunning, great idea Sarita they look fab! Tracey x
Well I`ve said it before and no doubt I`ll be saying it again, You are a clever little blogger Sarita lol. Fab idea and no cost too. Sounds good to me.
Lynne xxx
OMG these are just amazing, is there no end to your talent Sarita!.....lol
Shall definitely be having ago at these but can't see them looking this professional;)
Thanks for sharing
Hugs
Vicki x
Yor cactus flowers look great!
OMG Sarita I am defo going to try these - saved this tutorial! Love the card you have made. You are so talented xx
wow they are effective - gorgeous !
thanks hunny !
hugs
maddy x
These are gorgeous...thanks for sharing...I'm off to try it now!
hoo hoo - aren't they fab? I think they have a slightly alien plant life feel to them too. nice one Sarita.
Thanks for the inspiration. Your cactus flowers are stunning.
STUNNING! Wow they are just beautiful Sarita, I hope one day to have a play and see what my version will end up looking like?!
Keryn x
Absolutely gorgeous Sarita, thank you for sharing with us :o)
Jackie xx
Wow!! They look fab.... should try them some time!
Thank you for the inspiration.
Hugs,
Smita
Stunning, thankyou for sharing your idea's, will be trying these for sure. Love it. You are very talented. Love Sandra x
Wonderful idea Sarita, absolutely love them!
x Michelle
These are really striking Sarita, and a really easy to follow tutorial, thanks. Judith x
Wow Sarita these are brilliant and look fab on the projects. I think you need to patent them! xxx
WOW!! These are absolutely stunning and so sophisticated and elegant. You are so talented Sarita and I'm definitely going to try and make these.
Beautiful, as always...
Enjoy what's left of the weekend,
hugs, Emma
Oh Sarita, I've missed your creations over the past few weeks. So glad I popped by today, these are gorgeous and so unique as ever!
it's perfect!thank you for sharing!
Stunning!
You are so inventive amazing!
Have a good week hun xx
you are so clever they look very elegant.must try soon. TFS X
Gorgeous flower Sarita, I think you're pretty patient cutting all those little strips and sticking them together like that!
Thanks for sharing, these flowers are lovely and elegant. Elaine
Wow Sarita - these are absolutely stunning - then added to that gorgeous card - just wow!!!
Paula x x x
These are lovely, Sarita! I'll have to come up with something else for the center ~ don't have your jazzy bling. So they won't be quite so pow, but I'll give them a go anyway. Thanks for sharing them with all of us.
R/
these are just fab!! thanks for sharing the "how to" hugs Juls
Wow these are stunning a must make!!! Thanks for the tutorial! Bet these look fab on scrapbook pages as well!! Thanks Love Chanelle xx
These are absolutely fabulous - well done, and thank you so much for sharing!
Love, Andrea xx
Hi Sarita
oh wow how stunning does that flower look, beautiful now i bet ya mine wouldn't look like that! lol. Thanks for sharing, sue,x
Saritaaaa! What a fantastically simple idea that looks stunning, that old brown matter has been working overtime, brilliant !
Thanks for sharing
Hugs
DAwn
xx
Wow Sarita, you have made beautiful cactus flowers. They looks very easy to make, so i will try make some.
Hugs José
Oooh, these are so stunning Sarita! I love those gorgeous flowers you've created and the colours look fabulous together! :) Love, Georgia xx
Beautiful !!
Thanks a lot !
Eve ;)
What a neat idea - FABBY
Thaks for the tutorial
Enjoy your R&R
Hi Sarita. I have been out of the country for the last month or so and once again discover that you have been beautifully creative in my absence. These cactus flowers are soooo clever and soooo in keeping with your fabulous style. They look a bit fiddly to me and perhaps a bit fragile for the post but they are divine to behold! Warmest wishes, Lesley.
Ooh what a lovely idea! They look fab! Thanks for sharing xx Jenny xx
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