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For our Project we will be showing you how to make this pretty Button and Paper Flower Bouquet.
For this project you will need:
-Buttons in various sizes (you can find a selection on our website here)
-Wire (needs to be strong enough to hold the bottons up when you stand them in a vase, I got mine from a garden centre)
-Pipe Cleaners
-Double Sided Patterned Paper - 1 12x12 sheet will make 3 flowers (You can see our Paper here, I used the Echo Park Dots and Stripes Candy Shoppe for my flowers)
-Wire Cutters/scissors
-Glue (I used Glossy Accents)
- Mica Mists (you can see our range of colours available here)
- Glitter Glue (I used Diamond Stickles)
Making the Button Flowers
Step 1: Make up piles of buttons going from biggest to smallest (5 or 6 buttons works best for these flowers)
Step 2: Cut your wire to double the length that you want your finished flowers to be. Mine measured 18". And fold in half.
Step 3: Start to thread your buttons onto the wire starting with the smallest first.
Step 4: Twist the wire close to the bottom button a few times so that they stay in place.
Step 5: Repeat for however many you want to make. I made 16 for my bouquet.
Making the Paper Roses
Step 1: Cut 3 4"x4" squares of paper. Fold each square in half on the diagonal 3 times (to create a small triangle)
Step 2: Cut each triangle into a petal shape and snip off the points.
Step 3: Unfold and you will have 3 - 8 petal flowers with a hole in the middle.
Step 4: Ink the edges of your flowers if you desire.
Step 5: Cut the flowers as follows:
Cut 1 flower in half, cut 3 petals off the second and cut 2 petals off the third.
Step 6: Now you need to start gluing your flowers. Apply glue to 1 of the end petals on the 6 petal, 5 petal, 1 of the 4 petal pieces and the 3 petal piece. Fold the other end petal over the glued one and hold until it sticks!
You will end up with the following:
Step 7: Now take your 2 petal piece and curl the ends back. I used the end of a paint brush.
Step 8: Curl the petals around the paintbrush (or your choice of pointy stick!) and glue in place. Make sure you leave a big enough hole in the middle so that you can fit the smaller single petal inside it.
Step 9: Take the half flower that you have left and cut 1 petal off. Now curl the end back and around your pointy stick as above. You will now have the following:
Step 10: Curl the petals back of each of the flowers.
Step 11: Now you can start to stack your flower. Start with the 2nd largest petal piece and apply glue to the bottom around the hole. Then place into the larger flower and hold until it has stuck!
Repeat the gluing until you only have the 2 smallest pieces left. Apply glue to the smallest piece and push into the other piece. Before you apply glue to that piece check to see if you need to trim it down by placing into the centre of your flower. If it sticks out the top too much just trim a bit off the end.
Now your flower is complete!
Step 12: Now you want to make your flowers shimmer and sparkle! I used a Mica mist to spray each of my flowers then added some stickles. Apply the stickles to each petal and then spread with a paintbrush or your finger!
Step 13: Now you need to add your pipe cleaners to the flowers. I started off with 12" ones and trimmed them down to 9" to match my button flowers. Make sure the hole in the bottom of your flower is big enough (you may need to trim it slightly) and thread your pipe cleaner into it. You can simple leave like that or apply some glue to the top of the pipe cleaner to hold it in place.
Step 14: Now arrange your flowers and buttons in your vase and you have a beatuiful arrangement that won't die and that you can make to match your decor!
I really hope you have enjoyed this tutorial and if you make a bouquet or some flowers we would love to see!
Don't forget to check out all the other blogs in the hop by visiting the UK Scrappers thread here.
Have fun and happy crafting!
Hugs and Periwinkles,
Maxine
fabulously clear tutorial. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThose button flowers are so unique, I am off to get out my button collection, thank you UKS Yizzard
ReplyDeletestunning - they look like sweets. Great instructions too, thanks for sharing. AliTS on UKS
ReplyDeleteI love these button floweres, so vibrant. Definately on my to do list. UKS Sam Mc
ReplyDeleteI have thousands of buttons !LOL
ReplyDeletefantastic idea and the flower is great
fuchsia10
i really like the very bright colours. Great idea. UKS traceyjp1
ReplyDeletewow-so cheery!! makes me smile just to look at it!!
ReplyDeleteuks wombat
Fabulous idea love the button flowers. Thank you for the tip to make the paper flowers I thought that i would need a punch for those. Thank you
ReplyDeleteuks roxy52
Fabulous, I love this idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteuks Beadmad
Love this- and your way of making the roses is really good if you dont have the punch- the button flowers are so clever too- thank you
ReplyDeleteI love this project, and the colours you've used are really vibrant and cheerful! One to definitely have a go at, thanks!
ReplyDeleteClairewill on UKS
Ooh pretty and so clever
ReplyDeleteWill have todig out some buttons
Uks dusty fairy
Gorgeous projects, love the buttons - Alison-lee
ReplyDeleteLovely project, my daughter will love that :) Kitty Crafts UKS
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and colourful. UKS Scrappyyo
ReplyDeleteLove the button candy!!!
ReplyDeleteUKS hopberni
Such a fabulous project, I've got jars full of buttons, will have to get them out and make some of these! Mrs Cheshire
ReplyDeleteoh i have to do this! great idea. UKS gemmasteele
ReplyDeletelove the buttons uks lemon
ReplyDeleteYay - an excuse to buy more buttons... :lol:
ReplyDeleteUKS Leanie x
Wow what a lovely way to brighten up a day - totally scrummy.
ReplyDeleteUKS Minty Magic
They look great Max love all the button flowers :) I am Scattychick on UKS too teamie lol
ReplyDeleteSo pretty what a clever idea, great for brightening any room. will have to give this a go so bookmarking. cockneycrafter uks
ReplyDeletePerfect project for someone like myself who has a bucketload of buttons! Love your roses too.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I can't wait to try this out. Thanks for sharing. UKS Kirsteen
ReplyDeleteYay - finally something to do with my buckets of buttons. Great tutorial, thanks for this.
ReplyDeleteUKS Fae
This is so cute!! I especially like the button flowers, but the entire bouquet is gorgeous.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea, I can finally make a dent in my buttons!
ReplyDeletejanen
Super clear instructions for making the flowers and they look so pretty. from eClaire on UKS
ReplyDeleteStunning project, the finished bouquet looks fab.
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UKS CraftyCaz
It is such a lovely bouquet!
ReplyDeleteUks yorkiegirl
Fab fab fab. I am going to try this RIGHT NOW !!!!
ReplyDeleteAnne88
Love these flowers, will definitely make them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial
DippyD -UKS
This will brighten many a room now that the short days are here, and also helps keeps money in our pockets. UKS eleyfa
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever tip for making the flowers, thank you. Lovely, colourful vibrant projects, I'm off to liberate some buttons. :). UKS anna_fran
ReplyDeleteWow this is gorgeous - thinking I might do this with my granddaughter UKS lelly
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous project, great tutorial and I love what you've done with the buttons. UKS gwyneth 123
ReplyDeleteLove the little button stacks - somple but so effective. Great project - thanks. (UKS: J-Bug)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and so unusual - must have a go at this sometime ...
ReplyDeleteI love the roses, I have to try.
ReplyDeleteUKS Ladkyis
very pretty...i love it!! A_M_Y on UKS
ReplyDeletewow this is gorgeous and so bright love it :) from Boland :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant flowers...and SOOOO colourful!! x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful button and rose flowers, uks salamanda
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks so much, will be giving those flowers (both types) a go!! Love the bright colours you have chosen.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project, so pretty and colourful. TFS :)
ReplyDeleteUKS ~Karen~
Love love love the button stacks xx UKS Emy
ReplyDeleteVery funky colours, FAB! Love those roses.
ReplyDeleteUKS Tigerlady
This is beautiful, a bright and perky bouquet.
ReplyDeleteUKS snipper
Lots of lovely colour. They look good enough to eat.*Ü* TFS. ArtAngel on UKS.
ReplyDeleteI just love to use buttons in my craft work and your ideas are brilliant.
ReplyDeleteUKS ..... Shirley June
These are my type of flowers as they last forever. Now have I got any buttons I can use or will I need to go shopping Meg Baby UKS
ReplyDeleteFantastic project! I can see the Brownies liking making those button flowers. Thanks for the inspiration. UKS Fizzydrink
ReplyDeleteLOve this project and the colours that you have used! UKS tinasue
ReplyDeleteWow I love this, and the instructions ate super, many thanks. UKS Kaydd
ReplyDeleteWow that is gorgeous,the instructions are so clear as well - thank you so much! UKS Celtic Angel
ReplyDeleteAaaargh! Yet another post eaten by the gremlins! This is a fab project, love the use of the buttons and the great flower tut.
ReplyDeleteAnd now it has lost my 'mole from UKS sign off. I'm doping well today with the technology!
ReplyDeleteA great easy tutorial to follow....love the dotty paper used too.
ReplyDeletenannyjan uks
Fabulous tutorial, am off to make some flowers now
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Thanks for a fantastic tutorial! Aliscrapper - UKS
ReplyDeletethis is blooming gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteUKS materialgirl197
What a beautiful bouquet. Love the idea of piling the buttons. Thanks for the step by step for the flowers as I've always struggled with those xx
ReplyDeleteUKS stillcrafting
This is lovely, the colours, the flowers, all so pretty> I will be getting my stash of buttons out now....Jackie1h1
ReplyDeleteand what an awesome project to finish on, thank you
ReplyDeleteuks - dawntracey
Wow both elements of this bouquet are beautiful. Thank you for sharing the techniques.
ReplyDeleteUKS Sarnj
I love this. The flowers are amazing
ReplyDeleteLoving the bright colours, they look amazing! tfs :)
ReplyDeleteUKS scrappygayle
Loving this bouquet - particularly the button flowers - they really add texture to the bouquet. Its one of those projects that you just want to 'touch'
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing - Hysteri-cal
Such a colourful project. thank you for sharing UKS slewis
ReplyDeleteYour instructions are fantastic ... its great to have lovely clear photos ... many thanks *mrsmcf*
ReplyDeleteLove this - am going to get dd to help me with the button flowers and make an Easter display :) UKS Julesaroony
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project - so bright and cheerful. TFS
ReplyDeleteToni xx
UKS - misteejay
so pretty, who could resist
ReplyDeletesuescopes on uks
Love this project - and your instructions are so clear! Thanks UKS eluned
ReplyDeleteUtterly gorgeous - I feel like it is straight out of munchin land
ReplyDeleteUKS Scrapdolly
Loving the button flowers
ReplyDeleteUKs ambermouse
absolutely lush, i love those roses :)
ReplyDeleteI the button flowers are lovely - fresh and funky - and I can't wait to have a go.#
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
UKS rollingpin
absolutely gorgeous thank you
ReplyDeletejuliwan
I love these button floweres, so vibrant. Definately on my to do list uks fluffyness
ReplyDeleteyummy! love the buttons great project, it brightened up my day! katj (UKS)
ReplyDeleteGreat colourful project x
ReplyDeleteUKS name = jay670120
Loving the button flowers. uks simplepleasures
ReplyDeleteI will be making these the first time we have a snow day!
ReplyDeleteUKS joyaitman
Love the bright colours and the use of buttons
ReplyDeleteUks. Pat-Catherine
These are so.pretty. uks Suzycad
ReplyDeleteBrilliant - can't wait to do this with Christmas colours. And fab for me who kills any plant that comes within 10ft of me !! lol
ReplyDeleteUKS Scrappynewbie33
That's beautiful! I've got piles of buttons that I never know what to do with - now I do!
ReplyDeleteYorkshirelass
Lovely and cheerful. Love the button stack Max. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteUKS julesmichelle
Way to make a dent in my obscene amount of buttons! Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteUKS ID: mafswife
Lovely project. UKS Ann35
ReplyDeleteso pretty! another project added to my list
ReplyDeleteUKS: Bluffy78
These are absolutely stunning, have bookmarked for future referencing - thanks so much :)
ReplyDeleteOmg, stunning!!! - subtlerevulsion
ReplyDeleteNow I know what to do with all those buttons I have! Stunning projects! BeckyG1
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this is so cute!!!!! I wanna go make this now :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for anything with buttons! These are great. Thank you.
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Great flowers, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteUKS CyprusCath
So pretty. Thanks for sharing. UKS Jencrafts
ReplyDeleteThey look stunning, love the bright colours. UKS Wonky
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite projects today! Lovely!!
ReplyDeleteUKS Sharon1973
Great idea and so effective! UKS name: Crafty Kacy
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous, and it would look great in Christmas colours as an xmas centrepiece too. Thanks for sharing! x
ReplyDeleteUKS: jennifergrace
Such cute flowers, especiallly love the button ones! UKS 2Angels
ReplyDeleteWow these are wonderful just love them. UKS Anagram
ReplyDeleteFab have bookmarked so I can have a go
ReplyDeleteUKS sue1952
What a fantastic tutorial and I just love seeing those vibrant colours on a miserable day - definately on my to have a go list. Thank you Morgana123 (UKS)
ReplyDeletewonder bouquet, will love to have a go at this!
ReplyDeleteUKS Summer Sunflower
what a great way to use up all those spare buttons. JAYEM
ReplyDeleteLovin those paper roses! UKS janie
ReplyDeleteI have made button bouquets before, but not with the flowers. Our local hospital doesn't allow fresh flowers, so these would be great instead and keep forever! Charmayne aka Marmalade
ReplyDeleteLove it what a brilliant idea uks howejam
ReplyDeleteFab project, and really good clear instructions.
ReplyDeleteUKS Jolene
this is screaming out for an autumn version with lovely gold buttons :) UKS culpepper
ReplyDeleteThe button flowers are amazing, I love buttons. CarolynP
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are amazing - can't wait to make them x
ReplyDeleteThese flowers are gorgeous! I'm definitely going to have a go at making them. UKS papoosue.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This is beautiful! And so clever! Definitely going to have a go at this. :) - Alipeeps
ReplyDeleteThis project made me smile, it's so jolly. Thank you for the ideas. UKS Allytoe
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fab idea can see the flowers and button stacks being used for a lot of different projects, the buttons are great so bright and cheery thanks for sharing Jules5526 UKS
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! UKS:Angelfish
ReplyDeleteLovely project. Great blog hop.
ReplyDeleteSonja (UKS name : wrightboysmum)
Just looooooove those button flowers! Top of my list to try next! uks countrycrafter
ReplyDeleteFabby project - will try this!
ReplyDeleteljrn on uks
These are gorgeous: they look like candy flowers - yum!
ReplyDeleteUKS - Andern06
Thanks for the step-by-step pics for the flowers - I'm determined to master these! Thanks for sharing such a fun project.
ReplyDeleteSuzie-UKS-Weaselwise
Someone said the button flowers look like sweets and they do look good enough to eat. I love the paper flowers the best, they are just lovely. The sparkly finish is perfect.
ReplyDeleteSusie.A
I can honestly say this is THE stand-out project of the whole UKS hop - TFS
ReplyDeleteUKS Jimjams
that bouqet is stunning I will be trying it out!
ReplyDeleteI see so many variations with this project, but mostly a combined effort with my DD will be wonderful for Christmas table centrepiece. Thank you for the most generous discount on this blog spot. As I lost my connection and discounts on the other sites, I am delighted to discover your blog spot offer! UKS fimcc4168
ReplyDeletewow those flowers are amazing! Thank you for sharing :D
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