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09-19-2012, 01:34 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
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Location: Michigan
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I use the rolled flower dies that My Favorite Things have and i just roll them up using tweezers and hot glue them on the bottom. I need to buy a rounded pliers to curl the petals over better then what i'm using now though. This is a quick card i made this weekend making rolled flowers. HTH!
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09-20-2012, 02:52 AM
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Matboard Maniac
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I use the MFT dies and a Sizzix die. The Sizzix one is great for felt and other fabrics. If you're on the fence about purchasing a die to make these, I say go for it! They really give a nice finished flower that you just can't get with cutting a spiral in a circle.
I've also used a scalloped circle die and cut a spiral into the die-cut and then rolled it up. That works nicely too, but the dies designed to make the rolled flowers are just easier and give a nicer look, IMO.
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09-20-2012, 01:40 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia
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My 'go to' flower dies are by My Favorite Things...especially the three different sizes of rolled roses. I can't do without my petal roller tool (made by Imaginesce) which has a slit on one end to roll the paper and a ball on the other end to curl the petals outward.
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09-20-2012, 06:58 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Indiana
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I love using the memory box die and the spellbinders dies for rolled flowers....I use rounded jewelry pliers to curl the petals...
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09-26-2012, 10:10 AM
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Cardstock Collector
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Carlock, IL
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The Cricut can be used to make rolled flowers as well. The CTMH Art philosophy and Artiste cartridges both contain some great rolled flowers. The flower shoppe cartridge contains a very realistic rose one. I made them and in a vase they look real! I keep catching myself trying to sniff them. Rolled Flowers are addictive.
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09-26-2012, 08:10 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Canada
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I love to just freehand a spiral from a circle - my favourite flowers to make! I've made a schwack of them out of felt for my daughter's hair, too!
Here is a trick I use for the paper ones, to make them look "softer": take your circle of paper, and BEFORE cutting the spiral, crumple the paper really, really well. I mean REALLY well. Then you can actually take the paper apart - it peels rather easily into two layers. This way you get a nice, soft, vintage-y looking flower. And, for those thrifty crafters out there - you double the number of flowers you can make from each sheet! LOL!
*Disclaimer: I have only tried this with SU! paper, not sure if other papers work as well or at all. If anyone else knows, please share!
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09-27-2012, 07:17 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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I have the spellbinders spiral flower #2. It makes great felt flowers - tips here in my gallery .
If you make paper ones, another tip is to spritz with water and sort of smoosh the petals out a bit to make it look more realistic.
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09-27-2012, 08:00 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Hamburg, NY
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I think it's faster and easier to use a die, but I love the look of free-cut ones, too.
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09-27-2012, 08:21 AM
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Glitter Queen
Join Date: Dec 2009
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A few years ago I went mad doing flowercraft and I ended up using parchment paper.It was easier to shape and I could colour it any colour I liked. For colouring I used alcohol inks and I have used wax crayons scribbled on a plastic sheet and applied with a paintbrush dampened with barbecue fluid which gave a very pretty effect. This was before Copics came on the market.
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09-27-2012, 09:38 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
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I use both methods. It depends on the flower I'm looking for. Before I bought any dies, I cut and rolled a few flowers myself to see if I would even do it once I got the dies. I've loved flowers made freehand and with dies so just keep rolling!
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09-27-2012, 12:13 PM
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Gabfest Goddess
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I love the finished edge and detail that you get from using a die. I love the rolled flowers from MFT, too. I especially love using felt for these and the dies are so handy!
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09-27-2012, 04:40 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Apr 2007
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I've tried the spellbinders flower dies, but my favorite is still the old fashioned Bloomers method by Coronado Island Stamp Company. They are so much easier for me to actually get a nice looking flower quickly:
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09-27-2012, 11:57 PM
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Die Cut Diva
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Flower making is my favorite embellishment project. I have the dies, punches, cartridges, etc... I usually freehand all my designs, especially the rolled roses.
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09-28-2012, 09:17 AM
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Glitter Queen
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Posting cards with dimensional flowers is impossible,they arrive squashed and the recipient is always disappointed. Cards with quilled floral aarrangements are a bit more robust so I tend to post these. Just a thought.
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09-28-2012, 11:57 AM
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Splitcoast Gallery Moderator
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My go-to die to make quick and easy flowers is Bitty Blossoms from Spellbinders. There are three sizes of flowers and leaves. I find that these are perfect for cards!
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09-28-2012, 06:37 PM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Aloha, OR
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Another vote here for the Spellbinders Spiral Blossom flower dies!
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10-01-2012, 08:21 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
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I like the three sizes of Bitty Blossoms from Spellbinders as well. I have several kinds but find these are the ones I go to most often...
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10-07-2012, 03:25 PM
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Kookie Creator
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I use my Silhouette Cameo, and have downloaded all their rolled flower dies. I have the spellbinders as well, but tend to use my Cameo, and program it to cut 12 to a page on 12 x 12 paper, and run several different colours through, then sit and watch my favourite TV programs will rolling the flowers....I use a quilling tool, Aleen's quick takc glue and I'm good to go!
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10-08-2012, 12:47 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Alberta, Canada
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I usually use one of Penny Duncan's cutting files with my Craft Robo when I want a more precise looking flower. If I want one that's more "bohemian", I cut a circle and use scissors to cut a spiral. I often use my decorative edge scissors when I am doing it by hand and all my little scraps.
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