How to Make the Swirl roses

SWIRL ROSES

cut squares out of thin card

These roses have been made from squares of approximately 2.5-3"

cut circles and then a spiral from the circle

Start from the outside and with a skewer to helps to start the roll and keep it tight

remove the skewer and hand roll between your fingers after about an inch of centre roll

the inside edge need to be tightly rolled

and the outside edge loosely rolled

keep rolling with finger and thumb, top and bottom so it stays in line

following the curve of the spiral

when it is all rolled let go and it will unravel a little

glue the end down

cut and glue a small circle

and press the swirl rose onto it firmly

add a leaves to each bud if you want

push a skewer in the circle as a stem if you want to make a vase of them

make lots and let me know what you do with them...would love to see your projects

gently run your nail over a couple of the high spots to stretch the card, bend the edges over a little...just like the outer petals of a real rose

Tomorrow l'll do the Flower Light..21 out of 36 finished

Hope you enjoyed your Sunday

Hugs to all xx