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3.12.12

Paper Rose and Rosebud tutorial

Punchcraft flowers
As a Christmas gift for my daughter's teacher we made a handmade recycled photoframe and matching star shaped gift box .
Punchcraft flowers
We decorated our photoframe with handmade paper rosebuds and punchcraft roses
Punchcraft flowers
The golden dots on the house ,fence and lacey hearts are bindis [fashion accessories!].Wrapped half a punched flower on flower pollens to make the tiny flower buds.
Punchcraft roses
The photoframe is a recycled craft[Click here for photoframe tutorial]
Handmade photoframe
To jazz it up a bit in the festive spirit added glitter glue on the leaves and vines of the punchcraft roses.
Punchcraft flowers
Making the mulberry type punchcraft roses used in these projects are a bit tricky and I didnt want to flood this blog post with the pictorial photos so made a slideshow tutorial .Please click on the little triangles to advance to the next slide of the punch craft rose and rosebud tutorials.
Tips to make a good rose and rosebud[This applies to the flowers in this tutorial only]
Paper: Paper chosen is of the utmost importance here.I found thin punch craft paper gave better results than cardstock as you need a bit of malleability.Some punchcraft paper  does not stick easily...such papers will be a nightmare to work with ..experiment.
Glue: I used Fevicol MR. 
Dont use runny glue...it should be a bit thick...if your glue is fresh and runny...put a big blob on a plastic/other surface and let it thicken for some time before you use it.
Glue gun will scorch your hands[I tried ..so beware of shortcuts in this particualr punchraft rose!].
Your glue should not be very fast drying as you need a bit of time to mould and arrange the petals.
Use the bare minimum of glue or your bud will be a squishy ball!
Here is the closeup of the matching star shaped box
Star shaped box
Used the new Itsy Bitsy dies [love them] to make the hanging drop border on my star box
Star shaped box
Added the same flourish vine ,MS lacey heart and silver die cut butterfly on the lid of the star shaped box.
Star shaped box

Star Shaped Box tutorial 

Here is the Star Box Tutorial 
Star Box tutorial 
The star shaped box is easy to make and needs 2- 4 stars [handcut or  die cut]and 2 strips of card stock accordion folded.
Star Box tutorial 
Here you can see my little girl using the Scorepal to help make the star shaped box. And here is the link to the complere Star Box Tutorial 
 Supplies: Dies: Cheery Lynn Butterflies ,Cheery Lynn Fanciful flourish ,Couture creations oval,Sizzix Star,Itsy Bitsy Deckle Lace,Marianne Fence & bird house Punches : Martha Stewart deep edge heart, Jef 5 petal medium retro,Jef 5 petal pointed medium,Jef medium daisy,

87 comments:

  1. Smita Satish3/12/12

    wow I love the star box..amazing roses

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  2. Deepti Stephens3/12/12

    wow wow love the box.. A hit!! :D

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  3. Kavitha Vadhri3/12/12

    wow so beautiful,will definitely try the frame soon,

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  4. Shylaashree3/12/12

    beautiful frame and box. roses are so cute

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  5. Shalini3/12/12

    wow....loved this set very beautiful....thanks for playing with us at crafter corner challenge#3....all the best.
    www.crafterscorner.in
    www.crafterscornerindia.blogspot.in

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  6. Mrs A.3/12/12

    Another fantastic project under your belt. Love the star box especially.
    Hugs Mrs A.

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  7. kalanirmitee3/12/12

    Wow!! loved the box and frame..Thanks for sharing the tutorial.

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  8. Vijaylaxmi Siyal3/12/12

    Lovey project...& Thanks for sharing this tut. as it becomes a big help to me...!!

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  9. Shakti3/12/12

    очень красивые и интересные работы!

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  10. Tracey3/12/12

    Hi Dr Sonia, Your work is so beautiful and very detailed! Thankyou for the great tips on making a paper rose. Sorry its been a little while since I stopped by.....I have really enjoyed browsing the rest of your blog to see what I have missed. You are so very creative!

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  11. Lisa Jane3/12/12

    wow this is gorgeous and i just love the star box
    Lisa x

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  12. Sasha3/12/12

    This is beautifully created, Sonia. I love the little rosebuds. I would love the tutorial on your pretty star box! x

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  13. craftygranny3/12/12

    Wow this is stunning love the flowers just right for the challenge at glitternsparkle hugs trisha x

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  14. Crafterkhush3/12/12

    gorgeous one doc... Smashing actually...!!

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  15. Misty's3/12/12

    Hi Sonia
    Oh WOW, you amaze me every time you create something. Love both of your pieces! You are certainly giving the dies and punches a good work out. I am going to check out your tutorial later. I am just sitting here with my shampooed head and need to wash it off (LOL)
    Michaela xx

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  16. TenSGal3/12/12

    All very lovely, as always, Sonia! Love all the detail and care you put into your projects!

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  17. Poornima3/12/12

    Enjoyed the bud tutorial Dr. Thanks a lot for sharing it..the box is perfect gift for Christmas..Prisha's teachers will surely love it !!

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  18. Sunshine HoneyBee3/12/12

    Like the flourish of the vines, all the pretty embellishing & star shape box.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  19. Caroline3/12/12

    WOW I love star shaped box it's gorgeous and the rosebuds are beautiful thanks for the tutorial. Caroline xxx

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  20. zub momi3/12/12

    Stunning project once again...I really like your work with so much detail in each and every one :)

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  21. Creations by Shirl3/12/12

    TFS on the tutorial - wow what a lovely star box and those flowers are just incredibly pretty!

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  22. Myrna3/12/12

    Sonia
    Beautiful project and great tutorial. The teacher will treasure this for sure.
    Myrna

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  23. Unknown3/12/12

    What can I say!I am awestruck.The star box is jaw dropping and I hadn't even begun to pick up my jaw when it fell further at the sight of those gorgeous roses.Doc This is as of now My fav amongst the stuff you have made...and I am sure you will make me change that soon with another fab project.

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    1. Dr Sonia S V4/12/12

      Snehal what a wonderful thing to say!!!

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  24. aureliaeugenia3/12/12

    The starbox left me speachless and the colours and all these works are gorgeous! You and the little one are great artist! Cogratulations!
    hugs and cheers

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    1. Dr Sonia S V4/12/12

      Thank you so much...Made the star box as an afterthought and I am so surprised it is such a hit with my blogger friends!

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  25. Anita Kejriwal3/12/12

    Thats too pretty!

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  26. Sonia3/12/12

    From Sonia to Sonia
    Wow! You made an Amazing Creation, Great JOB! Great Tutorial.
    -Sony
    http://sonia-studio60.blogspot.com

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  27. Anita Kejriwal3/12/12

    Fabulous entry!! Thanks for taking part in the Crafters Corner Ch#3.
    All the best.

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  28. loz3/12/12

    Gorgeous Frame and star box Sonia.. Can't wait for the tutorial for the box..Loz

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  29. downrightcrafty4/12/12

    always love hopping by to see your stunning work love to spend the time to catch up so much to make you smile
    Hugs Kate xx

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  30. Unknown4/12/12

    absolutely beautiful project .. i wish i could make such lovely sprays as you do !!!

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    1. Dr Sonia S V4/12/12

      Ayesha you surely will be able to make them...these flowers in particular are tricky I still manage to make squishy gluey paper balls instead of flowers if I am not careful!!

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  31. Lisa4/12/12

    WOW, Sonia, your photoframe and star box are absolutely stunning!! I love the beautiful designs!! As always, your flowers are amazing!! Love, love them!! Thanks so much for the inspiration and have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  32. DIANA L.4/12/12

    Stunning Sonia--- I love this and thank you for another tutorial YOu rock my friend, Have a great week!!
    You could enter this in the DL.ART ANYTHING GOES December Linky Party
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  33. quilled paper paradise4/12/12

    Marvelous! Starbox is fantastic!

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  34. Penny4/12/12

    Both pieces are so very pretty! Love your designs, colors, & fabulous die cuts! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  35. Ann4/12/12

    That is beautiful. Your daughter's teacher is going to love that

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  36. Besthobbyeva4/12/12

    WOW!!! Another awesome job!! I can't believe how gorgeous this and the details, right down to the precious little fence, fantastic!!!

    Laurie
    serenityscrappers

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  37. Unknown4/12/12

    What beautiful projects, what a lucky teacher your daughter has, she will just love it, wish I was her teacher, hope to pop back and have a look at your tutorial, later hun, when time allows, LOL...thank you so much for joining us at Glitter N Sparkle this week, good luck hun xxxx

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  38. Ranjana's craft blog4/12/12

    The star box is very cute....

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  39. Norma4/12/12

    WOW! how gorgeous is your project and I love the start box! One of the teachers is going to love it:) I hope you had a wonderful weekend:)
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  40. MEGHA4/12/12

    stunning creation , you use your stuff inteligently...love your buds.
    megha
    http://meghanuj01.blogspot.in/

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  41. Syaz4/12/12

    Love what you did with the roses Dr..And thanks for sharing such a lovely tutorial with us..

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  42. Indira Tanwar4/12/12

    Awesome card and box. The box has come out so neat. Shall wait for the tutorial...

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  43. Frann4/12/12

    Your punched roses, photo frame and star box are beautiful. I just discovered your blog and subscribed. You make many of the things I like to make. I will have fun with your tutorials. Thank you for doing them.

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  44. Paper Dreamz4/12/12

    its lovely Dr. Sonia. i can never think tht box can b made in star shape... really loved it.

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  45. Jazzy4/12/12

    Thank Was Beautiful:)

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  46. Sathya 4/12/12

    Absolutely loved every detail...The chosen color and the whole project is SO awesome Doc!!!

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  47. Priya Sivaraj4/12/12

    Sonia!! Your posts always have a treasure trove of info and no wonder your blog is the most popular!! And the amazing box, right there!! Just love it.. waiting for its tutorial!!

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    1. Dr Sonia S V4/12/12

      Thank you Priya..I like to share my crafty adventures..though this particular tutorial was so tough to photograph and explain!

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  48. chillin with Quillin5/12/12

    wow there gorgeous, love it!!!
    Paula

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  49. Anonymous5/12/12

    Wow stunning, what a great gift. love the frame and star box. Thank you for joining us at Glitter n Sparkle this week. Abbie DT xx

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  50. Antonella5/12/12

    How beautiful! I love your star box, such a great project!
    Hugs, antonella :-)

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  51. Sakhi5/12/12

    This is just superb!! thanks for the amazing rose tutorial :)

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  52. Joann5/12/12

    Great job. I love how you added rolled flowers to the Fanciful Flourish to make it look like a vine and that box is a lovely idea. Thank you very much for joining us this week at Cheery Lynn Designs.
    Joann

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  53. Artforte5/12/12

    Fabulous..loved all the details...Thank u for joining the crafters corner challenge#3

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  54. mousumi roy5/12/12

    Its simply wow !!!!Thanks for sharing

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  55. mousumi roy5/12/12

    Its simply WOW !!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  56. Teresa Arsenault5/12/12

    Gorgeous projects, Sonia, and great job on the tutorial. It was very thorough and well-explained. Thanks for sharing your talents.
    Blessing hugs,
    Teresa

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  57. Sindhu5/12/12

    AWESOME tutorial...really awesome... I can't wait to make these beautiful roses and rose buds... don't have these punches though! :( Thanks a lot for the tutorial...

    And even more awesome frame and box... love them totally...

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    1. Dr Sonia S V5/12/12

      Sindhu I got the retro flower punch recently hence the experiment! Picked it up from a local stationary shop surprisingly!

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  58. Anusha Vamsee5/12/12

    Wow.. Really v nice !! Love d star box !!

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  59. DIANA L.5/12/12

    As I said before this awesome!
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday December Holiday challenge.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  60. Ursula Alice Stegmann5/12/12

    Wie schön, dieser Fotorahmen. Du machst immer wunderbare Dinge.
    Liebe Grüsse, Ursula

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  61. Philip Verghese 'Ariel'6/12/12

    OMG!!!
    What a treat to the eyes!!!
    I am so glad to be here.
    Indeed these are so attractive
    and eye capturing ones.
    You did a tremendous job here
    I still wonder being a doctor
    how you find time to do such
    beautiful crafts!!!
    Keep doing,
    Best Regards
    Phil

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  62. Katy6/12/12

    Wow! This is beautiful Dr. Sonia! What a lucky teacher! Love those rose buds! :)

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  63. Theepz6/12/12

    Hello Doctor,

    Here is a dedication craft for your daughter :) I love her interest in art!

    http://theepz-madcrafts.blogspot.in/2012/12/cd-cum-spoon-flower-decoration.html

    Theepz

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  64. SUGANTHI6/12/12

    Love the star shaped box doctor, Beautiful tutorial.

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  65. Suzie's Card Den6/12/12

    This is a real work of art, lucky teacher. Your roses are perfectly formed and thanks for sharing the tutorial. Love the star box also.
    A lot of work went into this.
    Hugs
    Suzie xx

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  66. Lena Katrine7/12/12

    Georgeous projects!!! Thank you so much for entering our colour challenge at Sketchy Colors this week :)
    Hugs, Lena Katrine

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  67. marion7/12/12

    thanks for deciding to follow me and to join in on my candy, so appreciated ! Winner is drawn by random, I wish you good luck. You make some fab creations, I will follow you too from now on, big hugs and thanx again for brightening my day ! hugs, Marion

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  68. Audrey Frelx7/12/12

    My sweet friend, your work is always soooo amazingly beautiful!!! How I've missed your and your extraordinary talent!!! I'm going to have to try to use my punches more although I fear you make all this look far easier than it really is!

    Thank you so much for staying in touch while I was away, but I'm sure I've missed you all more... lol!!! I'm so looking forward to more time to craft and visit, so I'll be back again as soon as I can!

    Hugs to you!

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  69. Pinkies Sparkly Creations8/12/12

    stunning thanks for joining us at glitter n sparkle and good luck emma xx

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  70. Lindsay Craftymonster818/12/12

    Such a stunning idea and a beautiful end result, both the photo frame and the gift box are gorgeous and I love those die cut flourishes. Thank you for joining in with the PanPastel challenge blog
    Lindsay xx

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  71. Jodi8/12/12

    beautiful card!! Your flowers are FABULOUS!!! Thanks for joining in the fun at Cheery Lynn Designs!

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  72. Unknown10/12/12

    Your box and frame are wonderful! Thanks so much for joining us at the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge and good luck!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  73. cotnob11/12/12

    This is fabulous, great use of die cuts.
    Thank you for joining us at Crafting for all Seasons.
    Pauline
    x

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  74. Jani11/12/12

    Great artwork.
    Thanks for joining us at CFAS!
    Jani x

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  75. Hussena14/12/12

    Omg!....I really had to scroll down to leave you this comment :)
    Your star -shaped box & frame looks gorgeous..Especially loved the rose -bud tutorial...Thank you so much sharing!

    Thank you so much for playing along "Crafter's Corner" # 3 & Best of luck :)

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  76. Shruti17/12/12

    Wowieeeee!! I must say doc.. each and every creation of yours is a piece of art in itself!!

    Those swirl die cuts are so pretty.. DARN!! Makes me desperately wanna buy a die cutting machine of my own! hehe..

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  77. lavina agarwal26/12/12

    wow Sonia, this is awesome, dont know how i missed this post of yours, am glad I came back though! So much effort for the tute dear, you are the sweetest! love the roses!!!

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  78. Priya1/1/13

    Sonia, what a b'ful star shap box and those rose buds are really cute... What a gr8 gift for Parisha's teacher... I hope I named your daughter correctly.. :D

    Thank you so much for playing along "Crafter's Corner" # 3 & Best of luck :)

    Hugs,
    Priya...

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    1. Dr Sonia S V2/1/13

      Thank you so much Priya..her name is Prisha only one letter you got extra!!

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  79. Unknown13/5/13

    Hi Dr. SONIA, So beautiful photoframe...

    adorable ! i want to make the same for my Moms b'day with heart.

    i got the idea from this. thanks .

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  80. Unknown13/12/14

    Wow..love that star box

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