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Book Page & Tissue Flowers

03/13/2013 by Adrianne Surian 24 Comments

I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately.  Part of it is that winter seems never-ending, part of it is that we’ve been awfully busy with home improvement (read: not crafty) stuff, and the last bit of it is that I really think being pregnant robs me of some of my creative juices.  I’m just feeling sort of… blah… lately.   I’ve been thinking I wanted to bust out some more book page crafts soon, I’ve had the itch, but I’ve been… uninspired.  (Yes, you are reading that right, LOL.)   But I visited my good friend Jean at Discarded Darlings yesterday, and she posted a fabulous tutorial on book page roses.  And I thought yes, that is exactly what I should make (only entirely differently).  So – here is what I whipped up – a bouquet to cheer any reading enthusiast.  Even me.

Book Page & Tissue Flowers

It’s like spring in the nerd garden, and I am totally in love.

Anyway – do pop over and visit the original tutorial that inspired me.  Jean’s flowers are way more authentically rose-like, plus I adore her wit and writing.  Meanwhile, I will happily show you how to make this less-lifelike-but-super-simple-version of a paper flower.

What you will need:

  • A scrap/used book -OR- photocopies of a few book pages.  I shopped yard sales and thrift shops for a while to get my hands on several beat-up, used copies of books with perfectly good pages still in them.  It can be really difficult cutting into a book in good condition, but if it was otherwise destined for the trash over rips, tears, or missing pages, then it’s a rightful upcycle. ;) And don’t forget – sheet music, bible verses, and love notes are also fabulous things to photocopy to create a whimsical look.
  • Tissue paper to brighten it up.  Totally optional.
  • Scissors or a large round paper punch
  • Hole punch
  • Sticks (I used lollipop sticks but small dowels, skewers, floral wire, or anything else stick-like would also work fine)
  • Masking tape or floral tape

Cut out several circles.  Mine were 2″ circles and I used a paper punch, but you could easily do it by hand.  For each flower, I used 3-4 circles of both the book pages and the tissue.  Use your hole punch to make a hole in the centers of your circles.

Book Page & Tissue Flowers

Now, you can start with either color circle but I found I like the book pages in the center the best.  So take your circle, put the stick through the hole in the center, and wrap it around.  When you have it arranged how you would like, use a small piece of masking tape or floral tape to hold it in place.

Book Page & Tissue Flowers

Next, I alternated colors of paper circles.  But do it however you like.  You may want to mix in more or less color from the tissue.  For each circle you add, curl it up slightly less, and tape it to the stick to secure it as you work.

Book Page & Tissue Flowers;

When you feel like you’ve got enough “fluff” to your flower, you can quit. ;) Just be sure to tape it off at the bottom.

Book Page & Tissue Flowers

Lovely!  The first one took me about 5 minutes to make while I figured out how best to assemble it, the rest were only 2-3 minutes each.  So you can realistically have a cute little arrangement in about 30 minutes.

Book Page & Tissue Flowers

Now – repeat until you have a cheerful little bouquet!  You can arrange it in a small vase with some floral stones, if you like.  That’s what I like. :)

Book Page & Tissue Flowers

Are you doing anything to help yourself feel more springy?  Or has spring already sprung in your neck of the woods?

Adrianne

 

Filed Under: Books, Paper Crafts, Tutorials Tagged With: book page crafts, flowers, spring

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  4. Milena Yancheva

    06/20/2013 at 6:41 am

    Very beautiful paper flowers! I love them!Have a nice day!Hugs!!!

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  5. Marilyn

    03/17/2013 at 2:07 pm

    Adrianne, these flowers have me dreaming about spring every time I see them. LOVE LOVE LOVE this project!

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  6. Kadie

    03/16/2013 at 1:36 am

    What a clever idea! I have made these flowers out of tissue paper but I would never have thought to put book pages in them. It gives them so much texture and interest LOVE it!:)

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  7. Kara

    03/14/2013 at 1:42 pm

    I love these!! So pretty. There is just something about book page crafts that I love so much!

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  8. Barbara

    03/14/2013 at 12:46 am

    So cheery. Pink & books, 2 of my favorite things.

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  9. Beckie

    03/13/2013 at 10:18 pm

    Great tutorial! I love the pink tissue it really brightens up the bouquet! Thanks for sharing Adrianne!

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  10. Jess

    03/13/2013 at 11:15 am

    These are SO cute!!

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  11. Tammy

    03/13/2013 at 9:47 am

    Love these! I think I will use a pen and put them on my desk…that way when someone walks off with one of my pends they will smile.

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  12. Ashley

    03/13/2013 at 9:45 am

    I love these they are so cute!! Great way to think spring!

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  13. Carmella

    03/13/2013 at 9:11 am

    I love these! I think I need a little craft therapy today, making these will be perfect :) thanks for sharing!

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  14. Jean Davis

    03/13/2013 at 8:45 am

    They’re so pink, cheerful and springy! I love your take on the paper roses.

    I have several more book paper projects coming soon. Wounded books have so many pages…and they cry out for something fun to be done with them. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

    Reply
  15. Marilyn

    03/13/2013 at 8:33 am

    No spring yet…just some teaser days. I recently painted my toenails bright pink to perk me up! LOVE this project, Adrianne!

    Reply
  16. eva scott

    03/13/2013 at 7:22 am

    These are so pretty! Love the book papers and tissue paper together. Looks really great!

    Reply

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