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Watch paper flowers bloom right before your very eyes! In this class, Bel Mills, the book artist behind Scrap Paper Circus, will show you how to create a blooming three-dimensional flower sculpture tucked inside a colorfully collaged handmade card. Stylistically combining vintage and modern and utilizing upcycled materials, this composed art card is a timeless gift of flowers you can send through the mail. Bel will also show you how to hand make an accompanying envelope. You can't go wrong—everyone loves a pop-up!
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Seven security envelopes, preferably with varied patterns, or photocopied old letters or book pages
- Double-sided tape
- Glue stick
- Mini glue dots
- Metal ruler
- Pencil
- Craft knife
- Scissors
- Cardstock—2 sheets in contrasting colors
- Cancelled postage
- Circle punches: 1” or 0.5”
- Colorful paper for flower centers
- Washi tape
- Stapler
- Collage materials - check out some of Bel's ephemera in the class PDF below
- Corner rounder
- Paper fasteners
- Twine or string
- Paper clips
- Awl
Downloads:
- Create a three-dimensional pop-up flower
- Determine paper grain
- Compose a balanced and thoughtful composition






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Class Reviews
69 users recommended this class to a friend
Karen Clayton
Such a joyful make! I love the interactive elements and I really appreciated the information about paper grain and how to determine it.
May 30
Margaret Armstrong
Very specific, clear instructions. I especially liked the way Bel gave explanations for the choices she made, instead of just saying “do this, then this.” Also appreciated the options she suggested for various paper and colors, along with showing a variety of finished examples at the end.
May 30