The crocus with the mostest
Although we have made a few crocus flowers before, we are doing something a little different for this month's Member Make workshop! Our crepe paper crocus and bulb is more on the advanced side. And unlike a typical flower that you would display in an arrangement or vase, we have framed these blooms to create a beautiful piece of art.
Project Includes
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Materials
- Extra-Fine Crepe Paper – Vanilla and Juniper
- Double-Sided Crepe Paper — White & Vanilla
- Floral Tape — Cream (or 1/2" strips of Vanilla crepe paper with white glue)
- Floral Wire – 18-Gauge Paper Covered Green
- 20mm Cotton Spun Paper Balls
- Karin Brushmarker Pro — Gold and Pale Violet
- Karin Brushmarker Pro — Blender
- PanPastel Artist Pastel – Burnt Sienna Shade 740.3
- Aleene’s Tacky Glue
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Our crepe paper crocus and bulb features 2-3 blooms and wispy leaves surrounding the stems. During our workshop we will show you how to assemble these flowers and create the framed piece of art. If you'd like, you could also place them in clear little vases or jars — or use solid colors if you want to hide the bulb. Another fun idea is to use them as a gift topper.
Whatever you do with your crepe paper crocus and bulb, we'd love to see it! Be sure to share photos on our crafters community page or use the hashtag #MadeWithLia on Instagram.
Skill level: Advanced due to the small pieces and new coloring techniques we are using
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Leave a CommentHi Lia,
I’ve made these crocuses today and it was succh a fun project! And a lovely result. I “planted” them in a container and it’s next to a vase with a bunch of daffodils (made them this week) on the diner table. Spring is definitely in the air!
I’m from The Netherlands and there’s an online shop that sells double sided crepe paper, but in less colors and it’s quite expensive, so I made it myself as you discribed with extra fine crepe paper (60 grams). However, the result is a paper that’s quite stiff (more so than the double sided) and when you’re stretching and ruffling the edges the glue can’t held the layers together anymore. So all in all I find it not always very pleasant to work with “home made” double sided crepe paper.
Today I found a way around it and I thought it might be interesting for you to know, since you get questions about where to buy things in Europe. So, apart from extra fine 60 grams crepe paper I also have extra fine (or fine) 90 grams crepe paper (and 180 grams extra heavy crepe paper). This 90 grams paper has more stretch than the 60 grams and it has a lot more stability (stiffness). So I used this for the crocuses and the result is really beautiful. I think it’s very much like the double sided variety, and it’s cheaper. Of course we miss out on the two different colors but we can do something about it with pan pastel.
There was a question about the brush markers and I know that we have alcohol based brush markers but I haven’t bought them yet. The things we need for this craft are endless (like with my main passions sewing and knitting) and I have bought a whole variety of pan pastels and for now I’m going to work with that, rather than buying another product of which I’ll need lots of colors too. Having said that, it’s stunning to see what you can achieve with the products that are on the market these days!
Kind regards, Judith
I love hearing your workaround, Judith, and I hope you shared your finished flowers on the community page with this story. It will be helpful to others in the EU. 🙂
This was a fun project! I made these a few months ago and, unfortunately, the ink from the Karin Brushmarkers has completely disappeared! The flowers were not in direct sun so I wondered if you have had the same problems?
Yes, it looks like ours did, too. I guess we can give it a little refresh. I wonder if the Krylon UV spray would help.
I love this project so much!! I followed your video and your instruction is so amazing! I am so proud of myself that I made this and it looks so pretty!!!! Thank you again! I love you guys and your products and tutorials! Keep up the good work.
Aww, thank you. I am sharing this with the team. 🙂
Do you think alcohol based markers will work instead?
Yes! Use a very light color or a blending brush as we did in the video. Of course, test on a scrap before you add it to the petals.
Can you tell me what color paint you used in your studio? 😍
Do you mean the color of our video set? It is called “Secondhand Find” by Magnolia (Joanna Gains). This might be the paint color I have used the most throughout the years, and my living room will soon become this color. We also have it in a few places in the office. (Full studio tour coming).
Really appreciate the follow up photo tutorial that you now provide . Thank you!
Wonderful to hear!
Just to let you know that on my SVG in DS , not all the leaves are coming out along the grain. Half of them come out sideways which is a bit fiddly to adjust as they are so fine. Love this design though!
That is really odd. I just tested the file, and they did not rotate for me. Did you confirm the initial size of the bounding box before you hid the designer notes? I am wondering if it was larger then forced a rotation.
This is strange – I didn’t receive my e-mail reminder/invitation until 8:41pm so guess I won’t get to join the live make 🙁
That is strange. I know we sent them in the morning. Maybe you can set a reminder on your smart phone calendar?
très agréable cette création!!!!!!
Thank you!
Where did you get the little bulb vases! Thank you, love the workshop. Going to make it now!
Here is a link for the bulb vases however it looks like they are out of the clear glass version: https://amzn.to/41aXhYy
Thank you so much for my “lunch-n-learn” while at work. This was my first one I could attend since joining and will definitely attend many more. Thank you Lia and Team for making these possible.
We are so happy you attended! See you next time!
Is it on you tube .?
Or where canI join the class ?
Hi! A video player will appear at the very top of the page shortly. We will start in a little over an hour at 11am Pacific time.
What size frame did you use. I plan to put mine on a frame
I will share that in the live today!
Do you have a link to the adorable glass vases? Thank you
Yes! Here is that link: https://amzn.to/3Ic4xM7
Looking forward to this! Random question, but I was thinking of hanging this in my bathroom. Will crepe paper flowers hold up in a steamy bathroom, do you know?
I think if you keep them away from direct steam, they might be okay. You can also put them in a frame with glass.
So cute!💕
See you there!
Thanks! This looks like fun.
I am so looking forward to making these!
Could you PLEASE provide the instructions? I would like to make this now. Just the instructions would be fine. Thank you.
Melissa
Hello Melissa. The instructions will be available after the Live class on the 14th.
What supplies would I need to make the framed art, in addition to the crocus supplies?
I just used an Ikea frame with a 12×16 opening, a piece of natural linen to cover the board backer, and hot glue to attach the flowers. I will do a little demo during the class.
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