[ctaylor0312]

Step #3:
Once you have all the fringes cut on all of your circles you are going to run you finger around the edges to separate the fringes and crinkle them a bit.  Don’t worry if you bend a few or if some get torn out.  It adds dimension and character!

I missed step 2 somewhere?

[Beth-W]

 OH my goodness--so pretty! I got this beautiful Evian bottle from my sister for Christmas--I am going to make a bunch of flowers that match my new scrap room and use that bottle as the vase! I love this!!!  Of course I will add some button flowers as well

What are button flowers?

I wrote an instructional article for ACOT here on how to make button flowers:

http://www.acherryontop.com/article?a=4390

[JulianaM]

 OH my goodness--so pretty! I got this beautiful Evian bottle from my sister for Christmas--I am going to make a bunch of flowers that match my new scrap room and use that bottle as the vase! I love this!!!  Of course I will add some button flowers as well

What are button flowers?

I wrote an instructional article for ACOT here on how to make button flowers:

http://www.acherryontop.com/article?a=4390

Thanks  Beth!  I figured there was one on here somewhere!!!

[JulianaM]

Step #4:
Now you are going to start building your flowers. You may have already thought about this as you were cutting your circles, but now you are going to layer the different patterns starting from largest to smallest. I tried to have a good mix and not repeat the same pattern on the same flower.

[Sus79]

I´m glad I dont use my best papers for the classes, this isn´t looking that good yet, and I mean mine, yours looks awesome, Juliana

[JulianaM]

I missed step 2 somewhere?

Did you find it? It's on page 2.

[ctaylor0312]

 I did now that you pointed it out.  Thanks, what a dummy I am.  Thanks . . .

[JulianaM]

Step #5:
Once you have done Step #4 you are going to adhere the layers to each other. I used double sided foam tape (3M Scotch) to give them more dimension, plus it gives the centers more strength for the next steps. I imagine any type of foam adhesives would work.

 

[Shanscraps]

 I'm such a flower freak... These are great...

[emarie803]

 I'm such a flower freak... These are great...

Me too!!!

[JulianaM]

2 steps in ONE!!!!!

Step #6:
Once you have got the flowers together you need to poke 2 small hold in the center as guides to run the craft wire through. I used a large sewing needle, but a paper piercer of any kind will do just fine.

Step #7:
Cut 2 foot lengths of craft wire for as many flowers as you are going to make. You may not need the full length, but it allows you some flexibility in varying the heights of the flowers when you arrange them in your vase

[jaziscrapper]

 Thanks Beth, I'll definitely give the button flowers a try.

[jaziscrapper]

 Oh I can't wait to make these flowers this afternoon. They are so adorable!

[JulianaM]

Step #8:
Thread the craft wire up through one of the holes from the bottom of the flower then down through the other hole.  Try to center the flower on the length of wire.  Pull the two pieces down and gently twist the together on the back side of the flower.  Then bring the 2 wires together and twist them together a few times to make the flower stem. I also twisted them together tightly on the ends to make sure the wires stayed together

[ctaylor0312]

 I think so far the trickiest part is going to be cutting the fring, your's is so even.  I know I'm gonna have one long cut then a short one.  I can just see it now.

[JulianaM]

 I think so far the trickiest part is going to be cutting the fring, your's is so even.  I know I'm gonna have one long cut then a short one.  I can just see it now.

Don't stress over this.  Maybe try practicing on a straight strip of paper first. 
Once you get the hang of it you'll be fine!!!

[craftyfool]

 THese are SO neat!!!  I love 'em!!

[Renee]

 I am loving these!!

[emarie803]

 Here's my flower so far. Forgot to get craft wire yesterday, so I'll have to finish up tomorrow (when I get to the store)

[JulianaM]

 Here's my flower so far. Forgot to get craft wire yesterday, so I'll have to finish up tomorrow (when I get to the store)

Adorable girl!!!!