fluffy flower lesson........

Right, as requested here is how to make that there flower........
















You can use any kind of paper......even old newspaper. In these pics mine are done with pages from old books.

Hand cut circles out of the paper - this one uses about 10 circles (all the same size) - cut them all out together to save time.

Cut straight lines towards the centre of the circle.......but obviously not all the way else you will just end up with bits of paper all over your desk !!!!!!!!! The cuts will more than likely be of different lengths....not a prob.

I find it easiest to cut the quarter circle lines first.

Seperate out all the circles....then put them back together - there is a reason for this....it makes it fluffier :o)

Secure the middle I do a staple cross but you can use a brad or similar.

Now, screw it up tight in your hand - a few times...................really !!!!

Now in that ball of paper, find the back of those staples..........and sort of flatten out the back as its base.....you might lose a few 'petals' at this point.

Lay it on the table, ink it, prune it, fluff it.....voila !!!!!

This one was done with 2 to 3 different size of circles and the button centre.

Have fun.....let me know how you get on !!!!!!!