Hello again! We’re in the home stretch to the weekend! Hang in there…:)
Yesterday I shared some pretty wrapping ideas
(go here to see) and promised a tutorial for the paper pine cone.
(go here to see) and promised a tutorial for the paper pine cone.
There are several tutorials out there for paper pine cones,
but they all seem a little time consuming in that you have to cut out
and glue each scale separately. I then saw this tutorial, but it calls for
either a Sizzix, Lifestyle Crafts, Cricut and Spellbinder cutters.
I have a Cricut, but not that particular spiral flower, sooo I made my
own template and tried it out and guess what – it worked.
but they all seem a little time consuming in that you have to cut out
and glue each scale separately. I then saw this tutorial, but it calls for
either a Sizzix, Lifestyle Crafts, Cricut and Spellbinder cutters.
I have a Cricut, but not that particular spiral flower, sooo I made my
own template and tried it out and guess what – it worked.
It’s obviously not perfect, but we call that charm around here…;)
Materials needed:
Cardstock paper – Canvas Corp – Chocolate-Kraft mini dot.
Hot glue
Skewer or quiling tool
Scissors
Template
1. Print template (provided below) x2
2. Trace onto thick cardstock
3. Cut spiral, starting in the middle and work your way out
4. Wrap spiral around skewer or quiling tool; set pine cone aside (this will be the top of the pine cone)
NOTE: Notice that I started wrapping from the center of the spiral. This is not necessary and would have probably made my life easier to start from the outside.
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4, but cut the middle off as shown (this will serve as the bottom of the pine cone)
6. Glue complete pine cone (top) into the cut one (bottom)
7. Shape and add a small dot of glue at the bottom to prevent paper from unraveling
click image to enlarge, then right click and save to computer.
I think they add such a pretty touch to the natural evergreen.
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Oh my goodness! I am so glad you got this post up so quickly. The pine cones look even easier than the flowers. And your images are just GORGEOUS. I can’t wait to try this!
– Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body (www.trappeddesigner.blogspot.com)
My first thought to write was Oh My Goodness…..same as Tasha. I have to try this as well. Thanks for sharing.
These are amazing and your right, look so pretty with the evergreen.
love this – it’s fabulous!
Those are adorable Lucy!
Your paper pine cones are lovely, just beautiful!
So cute, Lucy!
SO freakin’ adorable, Lucy! Sheesh!
xo,
S.