A new kind of rose ( tutorial)

I came across a new kind of rose at Creating Keepsakes blog. They remind me of these ones I made with ribbons.

(Click here to see that tutorial)

You will need cardstock or double sided patterned paper. Don't use the flimsy kind. You want it to be a bit sturdy.

Cut a strip 12" x 1/2" and "scrunch" it up as much as you can. Do this over and over. You can't overdo it. I even took a spray bottle and slightly sprayed some water on to the paper. This will make the paper more manageable.



Cut out a circle about 1 1/2" from cardstock and add fast drying glue .

Start in the center and work your way outward. Twist the strip as you go, making sure that both sides of the paper shows (if that's what you want). If you want a bigger flower then add another strip after the first one is glued down.

Once you are done, cut off the excess cardstock. Add glimmer mist to your rose.

Click here to see how to make your own glimmer mist.

You can also add a flower center. I prefer it without since I think that makes it look more like a rose.

I actually think that these roses are my favorite at the moment. And I have even used them.

Here on a layout with Cosmo Cricket paper:

based on my sketch # 7

And here I made a joy fold card with Graphic 45 papers.

By the way...I have not forgotten to draw a winner for the blog hop candy. I'm just running a bit behind - what else is new? I have not even sent off the prizes for the Basic Grey challenge..ooops! The kids have this week off from school, so that's my excuse this time.

I will be on top of this very soon...until then...