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How i decorate my flower centres

September 11, 2024


Crafting Beautiful Handmade Die-Cut Paper Flowers: A Creative Journey


Creating handmade die-cut paper flowers is a delightful and rewarding craft that allows you to express your creativity in endless ways. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, decorating the centres of these flowers with various mediums can add stunning details and unique textures.



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This was requested by one of my lovely facebook group member's


Let’s dive into the world of paper flower crafting and explore some exciting techniques to make your flowers truly stand out.


Materials used in this project:



  • Stamens

Patikil stamens - https://amzn.to/4gh7Ssd

Gorgecraft - https://amzn.to/3XE4EaX

Crafters Companion - https://amzn.to/4ekMwIE

Sizzix Metallic stamens - https://amzn.to/4emXCgt



Mixed Bundle - https://amzn.to/47oLolh





As the anemone flower has a realistic centre i just used glossy accents





  • Liquid drops (e.g.,Ranger Nuvo Drops) -

Ranger - you can find lots of lovely colours here: https://amzn.to/3XkS678

Nuvo drops - https://amzn.to/47plLjW




The below is a mixture of prills and liquid drops

https://amzn.to/4dV7VbR







  • Pollen

Gold - https://amzn.to/4dV011W

Orange - https://amzn.to/4e0VATm

Red - https://amzn.to/3Zru3pw




the inside of the pansy centres have the yellow pollen and stickles


  • Flock - Pollen like material

Pink - https://amzn.to/3z4FRnb

Purple - https://amzn.to/3zcWFZc

White - https://amzn.to/3AYHZ09

Yellow - https://amzn.to/4ej8wnd

Red - https://amzn.to/4dVchQ7







Dazzlers



  • Wired berries -

white - https://amzn.to/4d0gVLu

gold - https://amzn.to/3Zm1f22



Other things i use:



Buttons - https://amzn.to/3XoZRZT

micro beads - https://amzn.to/4dV7VbR



Crushed glass chips - mixed colours - https://amzn.to/4get16B


Just gold - https://amzn.to/3XCy2ys as below





Below are silver pearl stamens crafters companion link at the top

and pearl beads


Pearl Beads - https://amzn.to/4ejb9W7




Step-by-Step Guide:


Die-Cutting the Flowers: Start by selecting your favourite flower dies and cutting them out from coloured cardstock, vellum, rice paper or patterned paper. Or just plain white or cream and colour them in

You can mix and match different sizes and shapes to create a variety of flowers.


Assembling the Flowers: Layer the die-cut pieces to form the flower. Use adhesive to secure each layer, slightly offsetting the petals for a more natural look. You can curl the petals using a bone folder or a ball tool to add dimension.


  • Decorating the Centres: Now comes the fun part—decorating the centres of your flowers! Here are some techniques to try:Glossy Accents: Apply glossy accents to highlight natural details like the veins of petals or the centre of the flower. This adds a beautiful shine and makes the details pop.
  • Stickles: Add a touch of sparkle with Stickles. You can outline the petals or dot the centres for a glittery effect. Stickles come in various colours, so you can match them to your flower’s colour scheme.
  • Liquid Drops: Use liquid drops to create dimensional centres. They come in a range of colours and finishes, including matte, glossy, and metallic. Simply squeeze a drop onto the centre and let it dry.
  • Prills: These tiny, round beads add texture and interest. Apply a small amount of glue to the centre of the flower and sprinkle Prills over it. Press gently to adhere.
  • Pollen: For a realistic touch, use pollen to mimic the look of real flower centres. Apply glue to the centre and dip it into the pollen.
  • Flower Soft: This fluffy material adds a soft, textured look. Apply glue to the centre and sprinkle Flower Soft over it. Press lightly to secure.
  • Flock: Flock gives a velvety texture to your flower centres. Apply glue and sprinkle flock over it, then press gently.
  • Gems: For a touch of elegance, add gems to the centre of your flowers. Use adhesive to secure them in place. You can use a single gem or cluster several small ones together.



Finishing Touches: Once you’ve decorated the centres, let everything dry completely. You can then use your beautiful handmade flowers to embellish cards, scrapbook pages, gift tags, or any other craft project.


Tips and Tricks:

  • Experiment with different colour combinations and textures to create unique flowers.
  • Use tweezers for precise placement of small embellishments.
  • Mix and match different mediums to achieve a layered, dimensional look.


Creating handmade die-cut paper flowers is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your crafts. With these techniques, you can make each flower a unique work of art.



I hope you have liked looking at today's projects i really enjoyed making them and typing up the supplies list for you. *** Please note that the craft supplies links for the products are from Amazon UK - all items were in stock at the point of writing this blog. If you are reading this in the future and the link doesn't work it is probably because the item has sold out.


Always feel as though you can reach out to me if you can't find something i am more than happy to help you try and find it or at least something very similar. Or if you are not in the UK.

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Thank you for looking, happy crafting as always! A xo






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