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Learn how to make an accordion paper rosette! Use them as gift toppers, party decor, and more! Below is the tutorial and video!
Paper rosettes are so fun to make, and they definitely have that wow factor. They may look difficult to make but they are actually quite easy!
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Craft Tutorial:
This rosette has a diameter of about 8 inches across. These same steps can be followed for a larger or smaller rosette. Simply adjust the width of the strips of paper, and the larger rosettes may need more strips, while the smaller ones may not need as many.
This is the double-sided paper I chose, fun colored snowflakes on one side and a light blue strip on the other. These sheets of paper are 12 x 12 inches.
Cut 4 strips of paper that measure 5 ¾ x 12 inches.
Score at 1 inch along the 12-inch side of all strips of paper.
Choose the front of your rosette and fold the 1-inch strip over the front side of each strip of paper.
Score every half inch across all strips.
Fold the strips of paper accordion style.
Using a glue gun, adhere all of the pieces together so you have one long strip. Then adhere those ends together so you have a tube, of sorts.
Prepare 2 paper circles. These can be cut with a paper punch or you can free hand them if you will be covering them up anyway.
On one circle place a large amount of hot glue in the middle. Place the accordion tube over the pile of hot glue and press the tube down. (I can't do this step and take pictures at the same time, so if I didn't explain that very well please watch the video tutorial below.)
Push the outer edges of the rosette in so that the inside edge of the rosette is in that pile of hot glue. The glue does take a moment to cool, so hold the rosette in place until dry.
Place another circle on the top of the rosette to really secure the rosette and keep it all together.
Now you can embellish the rosette however you wish, or leave it as is!
I told you they were fun to make!
Real-Life Use:
Recently a good friend of mine lent me a book and I wanted to return it to her with a little thank you gift (the book was really good!)
As a thank you, I made her a yummy loaf of banana bread. But of course, I had to dress it up a little bit, so I made an accordion paper rosette using the tutorial above with a few added embellishments.
So here is my boring-looking (but oh so yummy) loaf of banana bread.
And now it is all fancied up with this beautiful Accordion Paper Rosette!
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- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream, and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
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Debbie D
This is such a compliment ~ Thanks for the shout out! I love the idea of adding the Rosette to freshly baked bread.
Andrea @ Sew Divertimento
Love your color choices! =)
The mum of all trades
What a lovely friend you must be, this is so thoughtful. I would love you to share this post at my blog party this weekend. Hope you can make it.
Nikki@EverythingUndertheMoon
Just wanted to let you know that I'm giving you The Versatile Blogger Award!! Keep up the great work!!
Marie
This turned out so great! I love different gift toppers! Thanks for linking up with us at Show & Share! Can't wait to see what you link up this week!
Marie
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Love it! thanks for sharing.
Patti
very pretty - really dresses up a simple gift!
folkhaven
Wow! I really like how this looks. It is a pretty unique and so lovely! I'm sure whoever receives this on their gift is destined to use it again.
Michelle's Tasty Creations
Wow, I love this gift tag. Sure makes a beautiful presentation. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
Michelle