Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Crafting: Martha Paper Peonies


Martha Stewart sent me her "Craft of The Day" today (I subscribe), and I thought these would be fabulous to make and use on my frames!

UNTIL, I clicked on through and looked at the list of 15+ supplies you need and the detailed 16 step instructions! Beautiful, but no thanks! Anything that starts with boiling paper probably isn't worth it.

CLICK HERE for full article & instructions


I DARE YOU! Make these and live to tell about it!

7 comments:

  1. Thats just complete chaos and I agree boiling paper just sounds like too much effort however they are beautiful flowers!

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  2. You just totally made me laugh! Have you perused the new Martha Craft Encyclopedia? Seriously it's crafting heaven, I just ordered it on Amazon. While I can't wait to try it there is some stuff in there that look impossible. Handbraiding your own doormat...seriously Martha?! Who does that?

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  3. Have you see these paper roses made out of coffee filters....SO pretty!!http://www.marthastewart.com/article/paper-roses?backto=true

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  4. I agree about the boiling the paper... I've made paper using recycled paper, by putting shreds in the blender and blending with Hot hot water.... no real need to boil, I think.
    I thought maybe using a lightweight paper and tearing the petal edges might look good... maybe ink the edges...before curling... I don't know... I think I'll experiment and see what I come up with.

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  5. I think I would rather search Michaels high and low for a look a like....(thats just me)

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  6. That's good old Martha for ya!:)

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  7. Your Frams would look lovely with the peonies... I am goin to buy some for my family...
    Thank you for your awesome ideas and your wonderful wesite!
    Denise N.

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