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Paper flowers on Handmade Photoframe

Handmade Photoframe with Paper Flowers
Handmade Photoframe
I made a handmade photoframe by recycling a cardboard piece from a box.I love making paper flowers- they are so easy to make and add so much beauty to your projects. Here is the link to how to make a DIY Handmade Photoframe.
Handmade Photoframe
I love to transform mundane objects and if it involves recycling it makes it all the more exciting! This photo shows the cardboard and papers I used to make the photoframe and paper flowers.
Closeup of my quilled butterfly inspired my my blogger pal Mihaela. The white daisies are punchcraft paper flowers.
Paper Flowers
 I used punched balloon shaped petals to make the large pink paper flowers on the cardboard photoframe.

Handmade Photoframe
All the paper flowers in this photoframe are easy to make but I always feel that if you see the steps to make something,making it gets even more simple.So sharing some simple steps and tips to make the paper flower.
This Paper flower can be made with the circle,oval ,tear drop or balloon shape. I used the balloon punch to make these punchcraft paper flowers.
Paper Flower Tutorial
Lightly emboss a circle,sun ,small flower or even a scrap of paper to form a cup shaped base for your paper flower.
Paper Flower Tutorial
Pinch your petal between your thumb and index finger

Paper Flower Tutorial
You need just 5-6 petals to make your paper flower.
Paper Flower Tutorial
You can apply glue to the folded tip of your petal or onto the cupped base as I did here on my paper flower.
Paper Flower Tutorial
Overlap subsequent petals and position the petals as you desire.I found using a thin tipped object like my tweezers tip so much faster than using fingers [I have fat finger tips!!]

Paper Flower Tutorial
Here is the finished paper flower.
Paper Flower Tutorial
The smaller pink paper flower is made from circles.Here is the tutorial link : how to  make Circle Paper flowers.
Handmade Photoframe
I stuck some quilled leaf shapes to make a large leaf for my paper daisy.Here is the link to :how I made the quilled leaf shape.Added some Pie Lane glitter balls to glamorize the white punched flower.
I recycled  some cord and an old button by threading the gold cord through the button and attaching it to my photoframe.
Handmade Photoframe
If you are a beginner to punchcraft here are links to some Easy Punchcraft flower tutorials
If you want to try some Advanced Punchcraft flowers here are some tutorials
Edited: This DIY Photoframe was featured on Inspire me Friday and ICR

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141 comments:

  1. Lovely frame and flowers. Gosh, from the description, we will all want to see the photo. LOL Another good tutorial, Dr. Sonia.

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  2. So beautiful doc,love the colors,esp the bright yellow.

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  3. Gorgeous...you your ideas and tutorial and of course this darling photo frame

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  4. Wow pretty interesting. Love this.

    Sudha
    sudha-kalra.blogspot.com
    http://sudha-kalra.blogspot.com/p/shop.html

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  5. wow Sonia its so colorful .. lovely flowers ..

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  6. Beautiful photo frame, Sonia!!! Your butterfly looks gorgeous and the white flowers too. I am glad that my work inspire you.
    Have a great day!!!

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  7. beautiful frame dear..love the butterfly!

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  8. очень интересный МК !СПАСИБО!

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  9. Sonia
    Wow this is gorgeous. Flowers are so much fun to make.
    Love the fact that you recycle and make such beautiful things from stuff that would have otherwise been thrown away.
    Myrna

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  10. Your butterfly is OMG type amazing Dr. sahab :)

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  11. beautiful. You have brought a colourful garden in your card.:-)

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  12. Hey my dear you are just amazing! What a colorful frame it is!
    Love it :) keep rocking !!
    Khadija's Creative Mind

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  13. Another fabulous creation, Sonia. Your quilled butterfly is gorgeous!!

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  14. Hello Dr. Sonia. How beautiful is this. You never cease to amaze me at your fantastic and very colourful creations, absolutely gorgeous.
    Happy crafting.
    Love Sandra xxx

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  15. Very beautiful quilled butterfly. I liked the way u used balloon punch to make a flower. I never thought it can be used this way. Thanks for sharing this tutorial.

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  16. This is such a pretty frame.
    I got hooked on glitter in December so now every time I see it I am very excited thanks for your inspiration.

    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  17. this is really lovely, love the butterfly and like the quilled leaves,also a very neat frame and the colors are great, love it all!!!
    Paula

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  18. what a beautiful frame Sonia -you make the flower construction look very simple and I might try this with a couple of my punches

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  19. You make such beautiful crafts with so neatness. I really love them.

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  20. BEAUTIFUL ...THE BUTTERFLY IS SO PRETTY:))

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  21. oh wow this is fabulous and perfect for spring .. i just love that quilled butterfly
    Lisa x

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  22. Brilliant I love you work
    Greetings Baukje

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  23. U r just amazinggg U turn the boxes and useless things in to a lovely projects lovedd itt sply butterfly :) Are we getting the stamps in INDIA too

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  24. Прелестная рамка. Такая летняя и веселая.

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  25. I love your beautiful frame and the butterfly is gorgeous!! Hugs, antonella :-)

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  26. Wow! This took my breath away! I really love the butterfly :)

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  27. Wow, I would have never, ever thought to use the balloon punch for the flower, so clever. Then you always get the color you want!!

    This frame is just gorgeous! I love the butterfly, amazing!!! Another awesome project. I don't know how you come up with so many projects!!

    Laurie
    serenityscrappers

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  28. Great frame. Thanks for the flower tutorial, I love it!

    Be blessed, Beckie

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  29. Dr Sonia,
    It is impossible not to admire their work, are creative and beautiful!

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  30. That is a beautiful frame. I love the colors. It looks like springtime to me

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  31. Very pretty frame- love all of the flowers and quill work! :)Amy

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  32. Your designs are just amazing, Sonia! I am continually amazed by what all you do. You are so creative, artistic and crafty...and a doctor to boot! :)
    This frame is just lovely...the butterfly is so intricate and lovely and the flowers are so pretty. Very nice! I love dropping in and seeing what you are doing!

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  33. Anonymous2/2/12

    Lovely, Attractive and it looks fantastic sonia.. Kudos to your talent and efforts...You rock with your creations...keep going :)

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  34. This is amazing!!!.....jus loved it!!!

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  35. Oh I so love the colours you have used and the wonderful corrugated card. Your butterfly is just beautiful too.

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  36. absolutely Stunning project Sonia.. Soo Much work..Loz

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  37. Sonia, this is so beautiful....U just reminded me how I use to make photoframes using empty cereal boxes(no quilling for me.....got everything ready...paper strips etc. but just need to push myself a little).....happy valentine to U....it's a lovely gift.

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  38. gorgeousssssssssssssssssssssss and super sexy... yellow with green is awesome combo... super beautiful frame and by far the second best frame :P. First is red color one with red flowers....

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  39. So pretty! Great butterfly!
    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  40. beautiful..beautiful...beautiful!you should have put the pic up..its for valentines!

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  41. This is so creative...i love the butterfly on top..And thanks for a small tutorial on the flower..

    hugs
    khusboo
    http://wwwpile-of-craft-khusboo.blogspot.com

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  42. Its a lovely frame doc!

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  43. Stunning as ever! I love the step by step instructions. My 14 year old daughter and I find them a real inspiration. Also, from a teachers perspective... many crafters are especially 'Visual' and 'Kinaesthetic' in their learning styles... we see, we do!Dr Sonia, your site has changed my crafting forever xx

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  44. Hello Doc,
    As usual SUPERB CREATIVITY:)
    U R simply GR8888888 @ recycling
    :)

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  45. LOvely butterfly. Great work.

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  46. Another beautiful work. The colors are great and the Butterfly delighted me. You're so full of ideas. You are an inspiration to the rest of us. I think that your family and friends are happy with your presence.
    Big hug

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  47. This is just gorgeous. I am loving the balloon flowers, think i will have to give them a try.
    Hugs Sally xxx

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  48. Now we all want to see your lovey dovey picture. ;) This is so pretty. Love the bright yellow color of your piece of corrugated cardboard...the texture adds so much to the frame. The quilled pieces are beautiful...you have a talented friend there. And I love your dainty pink flowers. I have a new respect for flower makers...they look so gorgeous, but they are not easy and take some serious patience. The glittery outlines kick up the glamour level. I really love this one!

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  49. Wow...thats a pretty frame...love the quilled butterfly!!

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  50. its wonderful..loved the butterfly :-)

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  51. What can I say more for this new awesome creation ? If it would be mine, I think I could stay just staring at it and do nothing else.It's always a joy to visit your blog!!!!!
    hugs,
    aureliaeugenia

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  52. Pretty, pretty, pretty!

    Thanks for kind words...felt like sunshine.

    Hugs, Monica

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  53. Beautiful beehive butterfly doctor and thanks for linking to the frame tutorial.

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  54. Lovely colors....loved it...Because of you, I'm tending towards paper craft :-)

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  55. Lovely project, but butterfly is amazing!!

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  56. that butterfly is beyond beautful :)

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  57. lovely frame. i like the butterfly it is superb

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  58. Wonderful!!! its so so pretty!!!!!! thanks for sharing this beauty and for the tutorial!

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  59. Awesome.. I love it! :)

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  60. Stunning Frame... I just love the wonderful colors. At one time I could Quill but not any more, I have Arthritis in my hands pretty bad but it could be worse. So no more Quilling for me but I do not let that slow me down I still make my cards and I'm so happy for the copic markers it makes it so much easier to color things. I really enjoy seeing your creations.
    Hugs, Patricia

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  61. Sonia, this is gorgeous!! I love the beautiful flowers and wow, the butterfly is stunning!! You are amazing :)

    Lisa
    indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  62. Wow It is really very beautiful.
    viji

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  63. Lovely frame n butterfly is fabulous.....U have a SURPRISE in my blog.....do visit n let me know dear....

    Prasanthi
    http://creativecrafts-arts.blogspot.in

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  64. job well done ! love the neatness and your color choices.Amazing !!

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  65. Ohh lovely!!wat a creation,nice color combo,the flowers look unique,especially the butterfly is so beautiful!!!

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  66. awesome creation sonia ji .i am your fan.you are fabulous with your every project.
    megha
    http://www.meghanuj01.blogspot.com/

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  67. very pretty...love the way you recycle stuff :)

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  68. Gorgeous photo frame, beautiful quilled butterfly, have a wonderful weekend, take careX:)

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  69. awesome creation.........loved it... very inspiring

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  70. Gorgeous....Dr. Sonia. Butterfly is awesome.

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  71. Wonderful creation Sonia. Really like the way you have made the pink flower with the balloon punch.

    Hugs
    Judex

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  72. Lovely work, Sonia. I never realized how beautiful quilling could be. Great work!

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  73. very pretty
    Nati from Brazil
    http://natiquill.blogspot.com

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  74. There you go again with that gorgeous quilling! Love how every piece is so even! I will keep practicing! I adore you punch flowers too! I will have to see if I can try that. Thank you for your fantastic tutorial. You are right.... it is much easier when I see a picture
    Hugs, and always one of your fans!
    Marie

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  75. What a fabulous frame Sonia :) I love those flowers and butterflies with the corregated paper!!

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  76. What a beautiful photoframe.

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  77. Adorable frame!!

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  78. Wow Wow and Wow As usual!!!
    Keep up the great work....

    Deepthi

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  79. Wow wow and Wow...As usual
    Keep up the gr8 work
    Deepthi

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  80. This is Awesome... Love your quilling.. Thanks for another fantastic tute doc... You are an Angel.. Thanks for joining us for the second Pie Lane challenge...

    Hugs,
    Khush

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  81. Sorry haven't been for a while,love the quilled butterfly, great colourful frame.

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  82. Gorgeous, fresh, beautiful - it's got it all Sonia honey!!

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  83. What a fabulous frame and so colourful. Love that quilled butterfly - you have inspire me to try my hand at quilling - maybe one day I might showcase something -so far efforts do NOT warrant photographing!

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    1. Yes Susan quilling takes some getting used to but do persist!

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  84. Beautiful frame. Love the flowers and that butterfly is wonderful.

    Jani
    papercompulsions.blogspot.com

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    1. Coming from you Jani that is praise indeed!

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  85. Fabulous frame! Such a pretty butterfly, it looks incredible!!!
    Trish

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  86. Love the vibrant cheerful colour Dr. Sonia.

    http://ecstaticoverpaper.blogspot.com/

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  87. Anonymous8/2/12

    ths s damn pretty sonia...as an ardent craftsperson u r doing amazing works...

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    1. Thank You so much Nisha for dropping by!

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  88. I love your frame, it is beautiful, the colours are so bright and vibrant, makes me think of spring, YAY love spring,:) Ty for the tutorials on those adorable flowers, sooo pretty and that butterfly is gorgeous, I need to learn to quill, I've never seen a quilled item I didn't like :)
    ty for your comment on my bird house for the PK challenge, it was fun to make and I like how it turned out :) Have a great day, hope you have time to be crafty, your very creative!

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  89. Lovely Creation Doc!!!Love the vibrant colors!!!

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  90. Nice work Sonia !! liked the way u used the button to run the cord

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  91. Sonia so sorry i have not been by for a while ,i dont have the best health and so sometimes its all i can do to get a card done .I so love what you have done its really pretty and your tutes are very well explained .x

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    1. Thank You so much for dropping by with kind words despite your health issues. Get well soon

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  92. wow!! The frame is gorgeous.. I could never have pulled together this color combo.. looks lovely!

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  93. Hello Sonia, this is a stunning piece of work & the quilling is amazing. Thanx for the flower tutorial, I wouldn't have thought of making flowers using a balloon punch!
    Sally M x

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  94. How pretty and colourful is that... very striking and those flowers are wow!
    Congrats for winning the monthly challenge at Unstampabelles!

    Monica xxx

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  95. Please come and see my new creations. xo

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  96. very beautiful like always!
    :)

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  97. The quilled butterfly looks really good set amongst your gorgeous flowers. Now have some quilling papers for myself so am going to have a go at crafting some simple shapes. Hugs Mrs A.

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  98. Hi Sonia, An exquistive creation!!! Thanks for the fab tutorial. Will certainly be trying these flowers out. Luv & Best wishes, Trish x

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  99. WOW! This is amazing and innovative. Such a great post <3

    Love
    http://www.meghasarin.blogspot.com

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  100. This is amazing!!! You are so talented!!!! :)
    Amy
    redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com

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  101. Sonia..Superb creation...!!!

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  102. This is AWESOME Doc! You are so talented.

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  103. For some unknown blogger reason I was not able to access your blog the past couple of days. Glad I cked this time to see this wonderful frame. Especially like the Butterfly.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  104. Awesome work! I would like you to participate in International Blog hop. Pls follow the link
    http://daffysdream.blogspot.in/2012/02/creating-success-around-world.html

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  105. Your frame is so pretty and that butterfly is amazing.

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  106. I love love loved the flowers!!! :D Brilliant project!

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  107. I might be late in commenting (Sorry but have started artting recently!!!:) Lolzz) Love your work... Hope i can try them and come out with something good... Thanks Dr.... you are simply fab!!!!
    Keep posting

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  108. Stunning frame and quilling Sonia. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  109. Hello Sonia. I saw this Beautiful Frame on MIM..Faye

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  110. I think it would be a blast to sit at a table and make flowers with you, or just watch you work your magic. Thank you so much for sharing this technique again, I LOVE the balloon punch for flowers. You would never know!
    Your frame is stupendous Sonia. :D

    Thank you so much for taking the time to link up your talent and creative ideas with us at Make It Monday!
    Lisa xx

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  111. This is just beautiful hunnie, so bright and cheerful..and a lovely project to have a go at...must give it a try!!
    Lovely to see you over at Make it Monday....
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  112. Your quilling is just amazing! I have a few quilling books but I NEVER saw some of the wonderful patterns you do! You are amazing!
    Hugs,
    Marie XX

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  113. WOW 121 comments, You deserve every one of them, your project is gorgeous, just seen it on MIM challenge blog
    hugs Ildiko

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  114. Love your frame- and the great quilled butterfly. Found your great card on Make it Monday! Thanks for stopping by today- always enjoy your sweet comments!

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  115. Oh, my goodness! Sonia, you are outstanding - This creation is gorgeous :)

    I found you on Make It Monday, btw.

    Happiness,
    Corrinne

    PS - Win prizes AND promote your blog:
    http://pinandtack.blogspot.com/2012/06/you-are-invited-to-my-vegan-barbecue.html (Just link your entry to your blog.)

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  116. So intricate and lovely. I am always keen to see your next creation Sonia, I've been following you for a while now. The quilling is just gorgeous.

    Saw your link on MIM. I'm #76 and #215 this week. I'd love it if you stopped by.

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz

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  117. Wow....Sonia, this is such a gorgeous creation. Love all the clean and neat flowers and leaves. Thank you so much for joining us at MIM this week.

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  118. just awesome!! dont know how i came here to ur blog.. excellent work!

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    1. Sonia , Can u plz tell me what is that yellow paper called that u have used ?

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  119. Doc, can u plz tell me whats that yellow paper called /

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    1. Kunda its corrugated paper. I bought it from a local super market

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  120. This is so beautiful and easy too. Nice colors.

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  121. Dr. Sonia,
    Can you please let me know from where I can get these punches? I don't get a lot of it in Madurai..

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    1. Nabeela try some of the online shops listed in this link : Craft Supply stores in India

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  122. I love all your craft work doc, whenever i feel lazy i see your work and your designation which gives me a motivation :)
    Love this photo frame, specially i love the quilled butterfly. Great work !!
    One more thing if you have time can you please join this blog www.craftideasforschool.blogspot.in
    Thanks,
    Vidushi

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    1. What a wonderful Comment Vidushi...you made my day!!

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  123. I love your beautiful frame and the butterfly is gorgeous!! Hugs ... framedbutterflyart.blogspot.com

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  124. These crafts are really very good. I respect you and your hobby. Best wishes for your daughter..

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  125. Beautiful crafts.......wonderful...

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  126. What a beautiful frame. I also loved your fairy/angel Christmas tag. I found your blog via Mrs A's butterfly challenge. I've just starting blogging but am really enjoying the experience and meeting other crafters in blog land. Amanda x

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  127. I love this, the colours are so jolly and the decoration is just spot on!

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  128. i loved it plz tell the name of chart paper u used?


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    1. Thank you Ayesha...there is no particular name...it has a pearlescent shiny look and I got it from a vendor in Mumbai many years back

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