pretty paper flowers
It all started with this roll of paper from Habitat Restore.
I paid $2.50 for the roll and since then I’ve seen the same paper at Harbor Freight for $2.99.
A while ago in a home décor shop I saw some flowers on the wall that looked like they were made from brown kraft paper….. and they were really BIG.
Well this paper is pretty thin so I thought I would try to make flowers with it.
I cut several pieces of paper, no measuring, no real plan.
I’m wingin’ it here.
Then I cut a curved end for the petal.
As I was working at my desk I spotted some books I picked up at the flea market.
I have a plan for them but haven’t put the plan in action yet 
So I tore some pages from the book and cut them up for flowers too.
At this point I gathered the straight end of the paper and wrapped some masking tape around it.
Next I cut some circles out of a cardboard box and got out the hot glue gun.
I was recycling and using whatever was on hand.
I hot glued the petal ends to the cardboard circle. Each flower has 5 petals.
I grabbed some artificial flowers and hot glued a flower to the center of each paper flower.
I used double-sided sticky white tape to hang the flowers in my granddaughters room at my house.
I purchased this banner last year and hung it above her bed.
I like the little flowers the best.
The big ones, not so much.
As you can tell, I just threw them together
An easy project and definitely an inexpensive wall décor.
What do you guys think?
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Sheryll & Critters. says
Hi, I saw your beautiful flowers on Roeshel’s “DIY Showoff Blog. I love them and I think I might actually be able to do these… wish me luck.
I really, really am drawn to your quilt…. I adore it. Want one like it…… where did you get the fabric (and here is where you tell me from old clothes like quilts are supposed to be made from). Just gorgeous or so I think….. I love it.
Roeshel says
Good morning, Kathy! You already know I love these…such a great way to add color and dimension. Too cute! I’ve included a link back in today’s Fun in the Sun party highlights. Thank you so much for participating! Have an awesome week! 🙂
Kathy Owen says
thanks Roechel, I just read the post and all the features are awesome!!
Paula says
I love the wonderful flowers. This is such an awesome post. I would love it if you would share this post at our WIW linky party. Hope you can join us!
Paula
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Carol Cook says
Your flowers are so cute and I am totally loving the colorful quilt and cute pillow cases.
Kathy Owen says
Thank you Carol. I love bright colors and tried to decorate this room for my granddaughter when she visits!
Sally says
I LOVE the paper flowers, and know that my 7 y/o great granddaughter will enjoy helping me make some. Awesome idea! 🙂
Marti says
They are adorable!! I would love for you to link up at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase.
Just follow the link….http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/04/show-licious-craft-showcase-26.html.
Marti
Roeshel says
Those are SO cute…the entire wall is adorable! Love it!
Kathy Owen says
thanks Roeshel
Laura S says
Great Upcycle of some inexpensive paper! I love the craft flowers as much as the book page flowers. They are both cute. I’m definarely going to Harbor Freight and pick up a roll. Thanks for the shopping tip!!
Suz says
Very cute flowers- and fun to do with some colorful or plain paper. Thanks for sharing with all of us! Nice job 🙂
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