The weather may be on the cold and grey side at the moment, but there’s no reason why your crafty makes should be the same! We’re looking forward to spring and the biggest crafting trend right now is reflecting that perfectly: florals. It’s official. Winter’s over and flowers are back with a bang. See our pick of the top 5 floral craft ranges around, featuring big blooms and beautiful buds.
• We love the bold colours in this collection, and there's a huge selection of elements to choose from. As well as gorgeous paper pads, you can also find an array of trims, stamps, decoupage kits, die-cut pieces, cards, buttons, bows and more. Visit One Stop Craft Shop to shop the range.
• These traditional floral designs are ideal for classic cards. Get an array of papers, toppers, decoupage elements and handy kits in delightful pastel shades, plus amazing foiled and embossed cardstock. Go to Hunkydory to see it all.
• Add a rustic look to your makes with this lovely collection of papers, embossing folders and stamps. The mix of floral motifs and vintage hues would be perfect for cards, scrapbooking and more. Go to Crafter's Companion.
• This cute range is full of bright colours and is guaranteed to make people smile. Decorate your projects with the paper blooms, brads, gems, ribbons and 3D stickers for instant fun. See the range at Trimcraft.
• In a different vein to the traditional English rose feel, this range in inspired by Japan. A beautiful watercolour palette complements the iconic cherry blossom, paired with fans, lanterns and sunsets. Visit Merly Impressions for more.
YOU WILL NEED:
Old books
Die, circle
Wooden skewer
Binder clips
Alcohol marker, orange
Adhesives: PVA glue, glue stick
Die-cutting machine
METHOD:
1. Use a circle die to cut lots of discs from book pages. Fold each circle in…
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You Will Need:
Templates or SVG files
Brother ScanNCut SDX1200 (optional)
Strong card
Cardstock, various colours
Jute yarn
PVA glue
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