Well I’m back as promised, albeit a tad bit late by my books. I generally like posting earlier in the morning but today had it’s share of scheduling conflicts. Anyway, I want to bring you my tutorial for making the flowers on the naked cake that was featured on Monday’s post. These are very easy to make and only require the following supplies:
Tissue Paper-colors of your choice
Floral Wire-18 or 20 gauge
Floral Tape
Mini Styrofoam balls
5 Bladed Scissors (optional)- Regular scissors will do. It will take just a tad more time.
Spellbinders Simple Anemones die by Debi Adams
Step 1-Insert mini Styrofoam ball into floral wire. I got my little styrofoam ball at Hobby Lobby in the party section. You can get a big
bag for $4.00.
bag for $4.00.
Step 2-Cut small square or circle of tissue paper to cover
ball. Wrap paper around
ball. Wrap paper around
ball and
secure with floral tape.
secure with floral tape.
Step 3-Make stamen by cutting a strip of tissue paper about
3” x 2” long. Fold the 2”
3” x 2” long. Fold the 2”
side in
half and then snip the non-folded side with 5-bladed scissors.
half and then snip the non-folded side with 5-bladed scissors.
Step 4- Wrap stamen around center ball and adhere in place
with floral tape.
with floral tape.
Step 5-Die-cut various shades of tissue paper from Simple Anemone die for flower.
Attach
petals to base of ball with floral tape. Start with the smallest petals first and build
petals to base of ball with floral tape. Start with the smallest petals first and build
from there. You can pinch the petals slightly too and then attach with floral
tape. This allows
tape. This allows
the flower to look a
little more
open.
little more
open.
Step 6-Continually add more petals until you reach the size
flower you like.
flower you like.
And here is the finished flower. What do you think? Give it a shot. I found it so addicting :). For variation, mist your flower with a 50/50 blend of water and bleach. It changes the color of your flower and gives it a bit more realistic look.
Step 7- (Not shown in photo)-Die-cut leaves from your choice
of paper, crepe paper or
felt. Attach floral wire to back with
clear-drying glue. Attach stem and leaf to
flower with floral tape.
of paper, crepe paper or
felt. Attach floral wire to back with
clear-drying glue. Attach stem and leaf to
flower with floral tape.
And here are a few more pics of the cake…
Thanks for stopping by.
XO,
Debi
LOVE LOVE LOVE~!!!! Great tutorial and fabulous end result <3
Thanks Margie :).