Today I've uploaded some new cards I made in the last few days. To see them just follow the link with the name My Works which you'll find on the right hand side of this page.
 
I'm trying to go back to my original idea when I began making cards, that is, to make cards without any sort of message so one given card can be adapted to several different occasions and that's the reason why most of my recent cards have no text.

I got the template for this type of flower sometime ago somewhere on the Internet. The ones I saw were made of fabric and I decided to see how they would work in paper. I must say I'm quite pleased with the result.

Below you'll find the instructions to make this card:

1 - Cut 2 larger circles and 4 smaller ones. I used my Sizzix die cuts but you can use a cup, or glass or anything that's round and the size you want for your template.

2 - Fold all circles in half and go around them with your edge scissors.

3 - Make 4 cuts on your 2 larger circles as shown in this photo.

4 - Overlap the 2 larger circles. You can use a small dot of glue to hold them in place.

5 - Fold the 4 smaller circles in half and overlap them as shown in this photo. Again, use a little glue to hold them in place.

6 - Place them on top of your 2 larger cicles and glue. For the centre I used a brad but you can use a button, beads, etc. It's up to you.

7 - Put the paper flower aside and choose the paper you're going to use. I used a lilac handmade paper and the best way to tear it is to use a brush. Wet the brush and then move it along the paper where you're going to tear it. You'll see how much easier it will be for you to tear your handmade paper by hand.

8 - Get a green ribbon and tie a knot at the centre. Now you have the 3 elements you need to make your card. I applied a little lilac chalk inside the petals of my flower.

9 - I used my sewing machine to do the stem. Be careful when sewing the leaves (the piece of ribbon with a knot in the middle) so you don't break the needle of your sewing machine.

And that's it, your card is done. Add any other embellishments you want.

Hope you enjoy this card making project.