Rolled Paper Roses

Placed on thin branches, these easy roses make a nice table decoration for Valentine's Day. They would also make great package toppers and could be used for other purposes.

Approximate Time: about 20 minutes

Supplies:

• colored card stock
• pencil
• scissors
• hot glue gun and glue sticks

Instructions:

1. Cut out a 6-inch circle from card stock. The larger the circle, the larger and fuller your flower will be.
2. Begin cutting the circle into a spiral pattern. As you cut, try to create a scalloped edge by cutting the pattern in a wavy motion.

 
3. Starting at the outer edge of the spiral, begin rolling the spiral very tightly.

 

 
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4. Once you reach the center and have it wound tightly, release it and it will loosen slightly to look like a rose.
5. Apply a small amount of glue to the bottom to hold it together.

 
6. Attach several to thin branches and place in a vase for a centerpiece, or use one or more as package toppers, to decorate picture frames, use on scrapbook pages, etc.

 

By Rachel's Mom from Wilkesboro, NC