Sue Helfrich has been with Provo Craft for nearly four years, and is currently their Sample Projects Manager. She designs and creates projects, manages a design team, catalogs all of our projects and makes sure that all of the projects created are delivered on time! The job that she enjoys the most is seeing all of the wonderful projects that the design team sends in, and is constantly amazed with what these talented ladies can do with Provo Craft products.
Sue’s favorite Provo Craft products include Cricut, Cricut Imagine, Cuttlebug and Yudu—she truly loves them all!
When Sue was presented with the challenge of creating ten dozen Mother’s Day bouquets, she did her research to make sure she created the most beautiful 3D flowers possible. We all think they turned out just about perfect!
Check them out below:
Sue provided us with some great instructions to make these flower bouquets:
Flower Bouquet
Bring a smile to a loved one’s face with this beautiful bouquet!
Materials:
Cricut® Personal Electronic Cutter
Cricut® Forever Young cartridge
Cricut Cake® Cake Basics cartridge
Coordinating cardstock and patterned paper
Floral stems: green
Brads or buttons
Long nose pliers
Piercing tool
Hot glue gun
Glue dots
Cartridge Cuts:
Forever Young cartridge
five 4", one 3", one 2", one 1 ½"
Cake Basics cartridge
2" leaf
Designer Hints:
- The cuts listed above are for each individual flower, not for the entire bouquet. Multiply the listed cuts by the number of flowers you want to find out how many of each cut you need.
- You can change the 2" and 1 ½" flowers to other flowers for different looks. If desired, use other cartridges to find other flowers and leaves.
- Use one 4" flower as the base. Adhere the 3" flower to the bottom of the base. Fold the remaining 4" flowers in half and then half again. Adhere folded flowers so they hold their shapes. Adhere to base so tips meet in the center.
- Make a hole in the center of the flower using the piercing tool. Thread flower stem through hole. Bend ½" of the stem so it lays flat inside the flower.
- Adhere 2" and 1 ½" flowers together. Attach brad or button. Adhere flowers to base using hot glue gun.
- Adhere leaf to back of flower using glue dots.
Have you heard about our Cuttlebug bundle giveaway for this week?
Don't forget we are giving away an entire Cuttlebug bundle to one lucky winner! This bundle includes the new Cuttlebug machine, quilling tool/kit (may be different than shown above) as well as alphabet dies and borders.
How can you win?
1) Leave a comment below about what you think about the paper flower craze - like it, want to try it, etc.. If you don't know how to leave a comment, check out this link from blogger which explains it all: Blog Commenting
2) Subscribe or follow the blog.
Have a great day!
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650 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 650 Newer› Newest»The flowers are so beautiful. I really want to try this out and win a cuttlebug!
I am loving the recent paper flower craze & can't wait to get the latest cart, flower boutique! Thanks for sharing how Sue made her flowers. Very helpful.
Karen L 1020 @ gmail dot com
PS - you might want to change the "week of June 3" date on your blog - should be July!
I am thrilled to learn how to make flowers on my own. Not to mention how much money I save, but I can make them the size and color that best fits my project.
Thanks for the opporutnity to win this package.
Wow can't wait to try this, love doing flowers,
i always wanted to try the cuttlebug! and those flowers are so pretty. i will definitely give them a try!
I love paper flowers, and this machine would make it so easy to create whole bouquets!
ooo oo oo i would love that cuttle bug to death.Sue your flowers are fabulous.definaylt will give it a try it looks like alot if fun
fabulous flowers!
Thanks for the chance to win the cuddlebug bundle, love the flowers and hope to see more of them. They've inspired me to try some!
love the flowers. those are a great gift for wedding favor's .1205love@gmail.com
Love love love the flowers. Would really like to try them. They would make great table decorations for my Tennessee Master Gardener meetings. They would also be nice to offer as door prizes after the meeting.
loving those blooms xx
Love the flowers-planning on trying them this weekend.
I had just put paper flower making on my summervto do list this morning. Thanks for the continued inspiration! These designs are great!
These are amazing!
Thank you for showing the flowers and the instructions!
The flowers are marvelous! So pretty...I'd be willing to try that cart but I have another to buy first.
Thanks!
Carol D
As much as I'm not a flowery person, I think these are good. My Mom would love it. Maybe I'll make it for her before I go home next time.
Flowers are my favorite paper crafting element! Great instructions!
Love the flowers. I will try to do some. Beautiful!!!!!!
Mrodriguez860@hotmail.com
I am really enjoying the paper flower craze. I have been experimenting with making all kinds of flower. I think your flowers are beautiful. Thanks for sharing the instructions and for the chance to win the great prizes.
Love the flower craze!! Want to get into it definately.
Janet Cooney
sewwhat421(at)aol(dot)com
Great job as always!
Peggy N.
Flowers are one of my favorite embellies! I even crochet flowers for myself and my family and friends with thread. We use them on our cards and scrapbooking.
Love the flowers, thanks for the the instructions. Thanks for the giveaway.
Just love the flowers, what an inspiration.
this is wonderful to see the little baby bug is still being used.(I haven't touched mine since the E came into my life) :0 I loved the flowers she created and will try some myself! Tfs the directions :)
parkernana5@cox.net
Fabulous flowers!!! If only I had those carts :(.
Carol
crhiga at hawaiiantel dot net
I would love to make these flowers, and of course I don't have either of those cartridges :(
But they are beautiful and I love learning how to make all different kinds of flowers for my cards.
Thanks for a chance at the CB!
Antique lady playing with paper.
I am so jealous of the new one! Would love to add this to my crafting arsenal :)
Thanks
Bridget
I can't wait to try making one of the beautiful flowers. And I need a Cuddlebug!!! XOXOXOXO
I love paper flowers
Can't wait to make the flowers!
I love the 3D flowers. They can be attached to cards, presents and many other things. They are fabulous. I teach cricut classes so I am always looking for new ideas. Thank you. cmtry 555 at aol dot com
Love making flowers with paper..this looks very pretty. Can't wait to get my hands on Flower Shoppe cart that's new.
jeane
Great tips! I love making flowers :)
Thanks! Paper flowers have been around all my life. I remember my mom and grandma talking about making crepe paper flowers. Cricut cutting is much easier than cutting by hand! Paper flowers will stay popular forever I think.
Teresa
rdrepublican@windstream.net
I love the 3d flowers and have done a few but still need to work on my techniques to get them as nice as these. Thanks for the posting as it inspires me even more!
Flowers are my absolute favorite thing!!! I've tried the rolled roses, but i definitely want to try making these as well. TFS!!!
I love the flower craze...Thanks for this post!
Totally love flowers; can't make enough from all kinds of paper and fabric. Mahalo for the op to win this bundle!
Gorgeous... Thank you Sue for sharing with us!
THank you!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
I love the paper flowers. Would like to make some. Thanks for chance to win.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://createdbysunshinehoneybee.blogspot.com
sunshine_honeybee2004@yahoo.com
Love the flowers! Thanks for sharing the ideas.
Thanks for the great tips. These flowers are very hot right now.
You can never have enough flowers! Love making them.
Love the paper flowers!
Fabulous, just fabulous!
These flowers are so pretty! I love using flowers on my projects, but I've never used anything quite like these!
I've been wanting to try some of these flowers! Thanks for the instructions!
deek@att.net
Ialways love flowers,real or paper! they add that finishing touch to cards ,yards & make any occasion special.I would be so thrilled to win this give-away package.
I love the paper flowers! I'm heading to my cricut after dinner.
That's so cool,the flowers are so nice,I would love to win that.Thanks.
thanks for instuctions on making those beautiful flowers. I just love flowers but am not expertise in making them. Would love to win the cuddlebug. thanks so much.
Such pretty flowers! I love seeing things other than cards and layouts! Thanks!
I am a big fan of the 3D flowers and make cards with them a lot. Plus the recipients of my cards say that getting these type of cards is just as much if not more exciting than opening the present that goes with it.
seedstlc at distributel dot net
I love the flower craze! I just tried it for the first time last month and mine turned out great. Thx for the tips :)
wow awesome ....love the flowers.....would love to win a cuttlebug too
Stunning! Will have to give it a try
I would love to win this these flowers are fabulous, Thanks for the chance!
Loved this project. Thank you for sharing it with us!
So cute & creative!
cool flowers I would love to watch a video on how to create these beautiful pieces. Thanks for sharing Mindy1qc@msn.com
I'd love to win ... I don't have a cuttlebug. Enjoy the daily emails.
Jacqueline McIntyre
It just goes to show what practice and talent can create. Thanks for showing how to do these gorgeous flowers.
Sue flowers are just gorgeous.
pjdturner@comcast.net
I just love the paper flowers, can't get enough of them. Sue works wonders with them!! TFS
Pretty in Pink! Can you teach my husband to make these beautiful flowers? LOL! I sure could use both the flowers & the Cuddlebug! Thanks!
Gorgeous flowers will have to give them a try. TFS
The flowers are gorgeous! Thanks for the opportunity to win the Cuddlebug bundle. I have been wanting a cuddlebug for a long time :)
Love the flowers.
Beautiful flowers -- great project!
Jan B.
I love these flowers
LOve the flowers!
Absolutely lovely!
I lover the flower craze--perfect for tons of girl scout activities Winning the bundle--icing on the cake I do not have :)
I love the flower craze! Buying pre-made flowers all the time is so expensive! I love to save the money and make flowers that match exactly whatever project I'm working on.
I subscribe to the blog
The flowers are beautiful! I would like to try making them
Thanks for info on the cartridges used to make the flowers.
This bundle is amazing!!
Gorgeous bouquets. Nice to know ho to make them.
The flowers are so great. Thanks for the chance to win the Cuttle Bug. WOO HOO
I think that the flower craze is AMAZING!!!!! I so love to add flowers to every one of my layouts!!! (except for the masculine ones..hehehe) I am going to try and make some of these to go on a project that I am working on now for my daughters graduation. Thank you so much for sharing!!
I would love to use these flowers for my mom's second wedding decor. They are so cute!
Those paper flowers are gorgeous! I would love to try it! Now to make it work with cartridges I already own...
Beautiful flowers!! I do want to try this out!
Awesome giveaway! Would love to win...have been wanting this for awhile!!
Thanks for the chance!
Nicole T.
niclax13@gmail.com
The flowers are lovely. I would like to try that. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing and for the great giveaway!
Jen
FLOWER CRAZE IS AWESOME , lOOKING FOWARD TO USING THE FLOWERES IN MY CRAFTS...
Dawn RI
abosoffit@hotmail.com
dawnsdpl-papercrafting.blogspot.com
I love paper flowers and have made some myself, would love to learn to make more, different kinds.
Paper flower craze....LOVE IT!!! I've bounced all over the cricut blogs and saw several who had pics of getting their paper boquets on Mother's Day and were super surprised and super happy!...I think the flowers are beautiful and would also love to win the cricut bundle for my 16 year old daughter. longggggggggg been a follower :-) sonyagilley@yahoo.com
Love the paper bouquet idea!!
Those flowers are beautiful! Thanks for the instructs! Would so love to win new cuttlebug too!
Nanapuddin at wildblue dot net
I want to try an do these flowers wicked bad! Great project, thanks for share!
Wow-I love the Mothers Day cartridge and those flowers are fabulous!
andrea_luhman@mac.com
Wonderful flowers and I love the dimension it adds to a card or page. Thank you for sharing! I'd love to be the winner so I am crossing my fingers and my toes!
The flowers are adorable. Gave me lots of ideas! Thanks
Love the flowers. Had a chance to buy the cart and pasted it up, boy I'm sorry now.
I would love this cartridge! Thanks for showing us how amazing it is! )
Beautiful flowers. Thanks for sharing.
this is so awesome thank you for giving us the opportunity to make the flowers thank you so much for sharing this i can't wait to make them awesome thanks again Penny
I would love to try these flowers myself. Love how detailed they are. TFS
Beth Anne in PA
woody42997 at aol dot com
Thank you for featuring Sue on your blog today. She is so talented and so sweet! Love her work, too! Thank you for the tutorial! I think flowers have always been around in the crafting world and it is great that Provo Craft has been forfront in helping make it easier for us to make different versions of them.
I love this bouquet and plan to do several up to take to a retirement home here as my part in "craft it forward"... I would love to win the cuttlebug flowers as they make the most adorable flowers! of course winning the cuttlebug too would be terrific!!! thanks for sharing and thanks for the opportunity!!
I love using paper flowers on my cards. Thanks for more tips!
great flower design! i'm going to try these flowers with fabric. they would be fun on quilt wall hangings. thanks for sharing!
elaine
These flowers are so yummy! Beautiful work!
I love the paper flower craze....not so much as a bouquet, but for cards and scrapbooking layouts. Love these new 3d cartridges. I've been making my own layered flowers for a while and these are even better.
I am addicted to making flowers, I would love to try and make some with the cuttlebug dies, thanks so much for the chance debbie018@hotmail.com
I can't wait to try this,love making paper flowers! Keep them coming!!
Beautiful flowers, thanks for sharing how you made them! Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh! WOW! I love those flowers. I have some, but not all of the cartridges and supplies mentioned. I really need to try these. They can be used for so many different occasions. Thanks!
I love the flower trend. So elegant and feminine.
Love the flower bouquets and would love to win the cuttle bug bundle. thank for sharing.
ottersl@pacbell.net
LOVE the flowers! Anxiously waiting to see who wins! Great give away!
The flowers are fabulous! Thanks for showing us how we can make them.
These are just beautiful. Thanks so much for the instructions. Perfect for an upcoming bridal shower.
I like the paper flowers but if it takes to much effort I probably would just buy flowers. They are very pretty!
I am excited to try these flowers out! I have paper crafted for every season EXCEPT Spring. I would also like to try using some
3-D flowers in jewelry!
What beautiful flowers!!!
Thanks for sharing,
Jennifer
I love the flower craze!! These flowers are stunning...and PINK!! Just up my alley.
Those Mother's Day bouquets were the most beautiful paper flowers I have ever seen. Sue is so talented. I am so grateful that she gave the recipe for those flowers, I will definitely try to make some. Also, thanks for such a great giveaway, out of all of the giveaways, this is the one item that I need the most. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
scrappindhilly at gmail dot com
Beautiful flowers! I would love to win the Cuttlebug bundle!
So beautiful. I'm inspired.
Karen
would love to win the cuddlebug bundle, the flower bouquets are gorgeous and would love to try them, thanks for sharing.
betty
The flowers are beautiful...I will have to try them out. But I think I'll wait for my Flower Shoppe cartridge first! Thanks for the chance at such a great giveaway!
rissaflor@yahoo.com
Love the flowers - would love to try these! Thanks!
The flowers are beautiful and I can't wait to try them! I am currently awaiting the new flower shoppe cartridge. Thank you for sharing and the chance at a great giveaway.
The flowers are gorgeous. Thank you for showing us how to make them!! I would so love to win this bundle.
I would really love to do flowers. They are beautiful.
Beautiful flower bouquets! Thanks for sharing.
coupondenise at live dot com
Fun to do! So creative. Sue Helfrich, Sue Helfrich, Sue Helfrich . . . I KNOW I know her from somewhere . . . Germany? Sue (Taylor)Boyd
Love the flowers! I want to try making some. Thank you!
I love making shaped, folded, layered and/or sculpted paper flowers. Until recently I had to use punches or cut them freehand. I'm elated that crafting tools have caught up with what I do. I am now using Cricut whenever I can to cut the pieces for my flowers. I can't wait to get my hands on Flower Shoppe.
I love the flowers. I have made a few but not a bouquet, yet.
I am definately going to try to make these beautiful flowers! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win such a fabulous prize. I am keeping my fingers crossed. :)
These were lovely. Wish the picture gave a better close up (larger at least) of the bouquet.
patpionkeathotmaildotcom
I love the flower craze and I definitely am going to try this!!!!
Yep, this cart is on my must haves. The third dimension just adds soemthing.
Now there's a garden that I'd definitely not accidentally over water or underwater. No need for a green thumb just a lot of cool card stock (and of course the amazing cuttlebug) just so absolutely positively an awesome machine!!! Beautiful flowers thanks so much for shaing your wonderful talents.
Aren't the flowers just the best, my husband has just bought me a cricut:) and I cant wait to try all the fantastic things I see on your blog. To win the cuttlebug bundle would make it just like Christmas. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to try these flowers. Thanks for the instructions! Great giveaway!
Jaimie
What a great prize this week! The flowers are so pretty!
I have a friend that uses a Cuttlebug when making cards. I have been craving one for awhile!!!!
These flowers are beautiful! The instructions seem a bit complicated, but I'm willing to give it a try! :) Thanks for all the info!
I am a huge fan of the craze. Thanks for all your posts on it! lclass003atgmaildotcom
Flowers are absolutely stunning! As always :) Thank you for the giveaway, you are too generous!
Beautiful! It's wonderful that you can mix and match cartridges.
I love these flower bouquets!!! Gorgeous!!! TFS!
sueot33@yahoo.com
Love those ideas. Gorgeous flowers. I will try it too.
I love the flowers. I will try this also. Thank you so much for sharing.
zenysperez@yahoo.com
I purchased a Cuttlebug recently. However, I didnt realize I was getting the"display model". when i got it home it was not complete. Had to return and of course they didnt have anymore. I forgot to get a "raincheck". So now I am w/o one. I would love to win this one and perhaps make up for my frustration!!
Thanks so much for this "how-to"! Very helpful!
beautiful flowers thanks for sharing
I'm totally in Love with the Flower Craze!!!
I would so Love to win your Amazing Giveaway!! Thanks so much for the chance!!
debpaint16@aol.com
Love the flowers! Could sure use a
CuddleBug!
Beautiful flowers!
Would love to win this bundle. Thanks for the chance.
Claire
jeserijos@sbcglobal.net
Love the flowers! Thanks so much for sharing your talents! I printed this out for future use. Instead of bows for Christmas this year I want to try to put flowers on each present! Thanks so much!
The flowers are fantastic and so versatile. Thanks for the tutorials.
These are so pretty! I am going to have to give these a try. I have doing more and more flowers, so now I have more ideas of what to do! Thank You!
I would love to try these! How unique!
Kris
Thanks so much for the detailed instructions. I have put them in the keep folder. Would love the cuttlebug as I dont have it yet.
Sue, these flowers are gorgeous! Thank-you Joy and Melanie for such a wonderful give-away! I love all of your blogs! -Barb-
Fantastic Design! Love all the creative designs you show...really gets my creativity flowing!
Love it! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you for sharing this and the directions! :-) The flowers are so beautiful!!
~Carol
cricutingcarol @ gmail.com
Love the flowers!!! What an amazing job creating the flowers!!! :)
love the flowers! What a great idea for a gift that will last.
I don't have either of these cartridges, but will have to look for other flowers to try these flowers with! Love it.
Jenny
jlhancock05 at insightbb dot com
Love the flowers! A long time ago a bought something to make flowers like this but you have to cut (with scissors) each layer. How perfect is this new technology?!?!?!?!
tfs the info on the flowers. and also thanks for the giveaway, thats super cool.
Wow those bouquets were beautiful, would as always love to win.
Kim xXx
Those flowers are beautiful! Not sure how I'd use them, but they are so pretty.
beth lee
bethlorr@hotmail.com
This was absolutely gorgeous!I wish that I will be able to create beautiful things like this someday.
these are fabulous!!! :) I would love to give them a try for sure
love ur project..and love the cuttlebug :) what a nice giveaway :) bholisur8 @ hotmail.com
I thought those flowers were BEAUTIFUL!!! I haven't tried to make any yet, but would definitely <3 to try to make some. TFS!!! :-)
-Sam
SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com
SamanthaJDesigns.blogspot.com
I am loving the flower craze. I definitely need to get into it more. Thanks for the opportunity, it looks like so much fun!
Thanks!
Pam
simply-pam.blogspot.com
I think the flowers look pretty and would like to try it, but I'm a traditional scrapbooker, so I don't think I'll use them too much. Thanks for the giveaway.
Love the flowers! Made something similar for my best friends bridal shower favors...they are GREAT!
I want to try these flowers...I think they are fantastic! Thank you for showing us!
Monique
lovinyahweh@yahoo.com
Amaizing bouquets . Thanks for Sharing ! =)
Very nice! I could definately use a new Cuttlebug, the end of mine keeps falling off because I've had it so long! :)
I would put a base under the flower so that the recipient can use the flower again later.
I definitely will have this on my wish list until the next sale arrives.
Thanks for sharing,
Deb
I would put a base under the flower so that the recipient can use the flower again later.
I definitely will have this on my wish list until the next sale arrives.
Thanks for sharing,
Deb
These flowers are beautiful! Appreciate the instructions.TFS!
Love the paper flowers! I've been wanting to try it now for a week, looks like I might have to jump on that horse too! Looks like something fun and incredibly girly, who doesn't love that combo?!
Beautiful flowers...thanks for sharing.
Love the flower craze! I'm a flower lover anyway. Enjoying all the variety everyone comes up with.
Thanks for a chance at some great goodies!
southernMrs
at verizon dot net
SWEEETTT!!!! Love the flowers! Great ideas! Would love to win this bundle!
Thanks for sharing great ideas.
wow those flowers are sooo cool! Must try it!!
I can't wait to try these. They are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
diane at weismanfamily dot net
Love this!
I am ready to try these! Thanks for the directions! I am loving the flower craze!
Beautiful flowers! I would love to win this and make my own flowers! This would be too fun!
April
nginerd at gmail dot com
http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com
Would love to try it, sounds like a lot of fun making the boxs an d flowers. Michelle
michelle_ward@hotmail.com
Like the flowers.
I poste earlier and now I can't find my post...so here I go again. I am new to this, I just received my Cricut Expression machine so this cartridge would be a great addition. I am learning and it is so fun making new cards. I love trying out the patterns posted at Everyday Cricut. Great stress reliever!!!!
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