I'm fairly fond of poppies. (I know how very shocked you must be! LOL!) There is just something so nostalgic and sweet about them! I'm always on the look out for stamping or paper crafting poppy products to use in my projects, (Like my Remember stamp set) but I've never found a great full poppy flower embellishment. I realized that I had everything I needed on hand to make my own Paper Poppies... in any Papertrey Ink color I want! I made a great vintage style frame to show you a fun way to use them too! Here is a close up of the flowers.
These are pretty easy to make too!
First, die cut the flowers. (I used the Beautiful Blooms II die collection #2 Dies for these poppies, they seemed to work the best.)
Next you will need to crinkle and roll them in your fingers. You will know that you are finished when the fibers start to layer. Like this. (I used Orange Zest, Raspberry Fizz and Hibiscus Burst cardstock)
Form the flower...gently pull apart and separate layers. Don't hesitate to pinch and fold to get the form you want. Next, punch a hole in the center with a 1/4 inch hole punch. (Can you believe that is just ONE die cut flower?)
Fray the end of some True Black grosgrain ribbon and tie it so the ribbon looks like this. (Make sure the twine is not showing.)
Glue the grosgrain flat onto the flower back.
Next, I manipulated the frayed ribbon end to circle out a little to create a perfect poppy center!
For the poppy bud I omitted the center and folded the flower in half, then in half again. Zip Dry is used to secure it. (Click on any of the photos for a larger view!)
Part of what makes these look real are the little flaws and imperfections combined with the symmetry that the die cut brings!
It's a bit hard to explain the painting of the frame. I basically painted it, stamped the images then started antiquing it. Dry brushing the edges with black first then after it dries I dry brushed the turquoise color over it to add depth. I also dry brushed the stamped flourish at the top to soften it. It was nice and crisp... but too hard for what else was present on the frame.
I love the elegance that the Leaf Ribbon adds to to frame.
Here is the full frame.
I have plans on making a "Bright" wall in my house... filled with eclectic frames and crafted art featuring our family. I'm excited about the idea and this is the beginning!
The front view. (Click on the photo to check out the detail!)
I used Fancy Flourishes and Background Basics: Text Style II stamp sets for all of the stamping.
I've got something else that I've created with these pretties that I'll share another day... It's so fun too!
Aren't you excited to create your own paper poppies?! Make sure you let me know if you create something of your own with them!!! I'd love to see!
Thanks for poppying by friends!
- Stamps- Fancy Flourishes, Background Basics: Text Style II
- Ink-True Black
- Paper- Orange Zest, Raspberry Fizz and Hibiscus Burst
- Other- True Black grosgrain, Turquoise paint, Sponge brush, Flat Brush, Leaf Ribbon, Wood Frame (Micheal's) Zip Dry glue.
Very nice!! As always, I so enjoy your work and the great color combinations. Love the idea of having a "bright wall" and your tutorial for the poppies!Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Antoinette | June 17, 2010 at 09:29 PM
Fabulous - so going to try this at home!
Posted by: Kristina Flynn | June 17, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Love the poppies - thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Pamela~ | June 17, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Love this they look so great!
Will defenitly make them.
Thanks fot your tutorial.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | June 18, 2010 at 01:15 AM
The poppies are gorgeous, Lisa. What a great idea!!
Posted by: Ingrid Danvers | June 18, 2010 at 01:31 AM
Just beautiful!! I'm going to try this too - never thought to pull apart the layers of paper like that. I love that you end up with a flower that has so much texture but isn't too bulky.
Posted by: Samantha | June 18, 2010 at 02:30 AM
What a gorgeous frame (and subject in photo)! I am going to try these fabulous poppies. Thanks for the instructions.
Posted by: Cam | June 18, 2010 at 02:45 AM
Holy cow! These flowers are gorgeous...I am in love! Going to have to try these and I absolutely love the whole project!
Posted by: Lynn | June 18, 2010 at 02:52 AM
Gotta try this one Lisa! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent with us.
Posted by: Shelly | June 18, 2010 at 03:54 AM
Wow! I can't believe how easy these look - and how awesome! Thank you for sharing this technique!
Posted by: Priscilla | June 18, 2010 at 04:01 AM
oh wow this is a stunning technique, thank you so much for sharing this with us
love emma xxx
Posted by: Emma Lockley | June 18, 2010 at 04:05 AM
Great job with the frame and flowers Lisa...I will have to try this myself....
Posted by: Julie Cameron | June 18, 2010 at 04:08 AM
Love these flowers! I am inspired to make my own wall art for my dining room. Thank you Lisa, for sharing!
Posted by: Lindsay | June 18, 2010 at 04:11 AM
very cool! amazing the depth you got from just 1 die cut!!
Posted by: Maureen L | June 18, 2010 at 04:11 AM
This is absolutely stunning and your poppies are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your technique.
Posted by: Jodene | June 18, 2010 at 04:15 AM
What a great frame and I love the poppies! What a great job...got to love that PTI cardstock!
Posted by: Mariah | June 18, 2010 at 04:25 AM
What a wonderful project and tutorial! Your poppies look amazing as does the whole frame! Definitely going to try these beauties! Thanks for sharing!:)
Posted by: Dawn S | June 18, 2010 at 04:27 AM
Wow, this is truly spectacular!! The poppies are amazing - I never would have thought that the cardstock would separate into layers like that, and the frayed ribbon as the center is perfect. Your painting technique is also gorgeous - just the right amount of distressing, and I love the text, in combo with the flowers. This is one of the best papercrafting projects I've seen in a long time!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: JeanFB | June 18, 2010 at 04:38 AM
Very pretty! Thanks for sharing. My mom has poppies growing in her backyard and every year I am fascinated by the way they look.
Posted by: Valentina | June 18, 2010 at 04:59 AM
Wow! I'm blown away by your talent. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Helen | June 18, 2010 at 05:00 AM
That is brilliant! I am so going to try this! TFS! hugs, Angela
Posted by: Angela | June 18, 2010 at 05:09 AM
These are great! The black ribbon idea was inspired too.
Posted by: Carol | June 18, 2010 at 05:19 AM
Just sooo pretty! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Maryann S | June 18, 2010 at 05:24 AM
This technique is a keeper. I love the color combinaton. The flowers really pop out agaist the blue!
Posted by: Connie Monahan | June 18, 2010 at 05:27 AM
love the frame! thanks for sharing with us! xoxo andie...
Posted by: andie librandi... | June 18, 2010 at 05:29 AM
Wow, Lisa, the flowers and sweet frame are just beautiful! I can't wait to make this beautiful project for my niece's birthday....she'll love it! Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Judy | June 18, 2010 at 05:43 AM
gorgeous flowers, can't wait to give it a try!
Posted by: Debbie | June 18, 2010 at 05:47 AM
So pretty, Leese--SCORE!
Posted by: Debbie (aka debbiedesigns) | June 18, 2010 at 05:51 AM
Lisa, I have seen this technique before, but never as beautifully done as you have! Question, though, as I'm just not "getting" the flower center. (sorry) Did you "pull" the frayed ends through the punched hole?
Posted by: Sheryl | June 18, 2010 at 05:52 AM
This is BY FAR the most BEAUTIFUL thing I have EVER seen! It reminds me of another frame you did that I cased but this one.....I'm at a loss for words! Those poppies are just AMAZING! Thank you for sharing the details!
Posted by: Sue Lelli | June 18, 2010 at 06:01 AM
Thanks so much for your tutorial! Your poppies are gorgeous and I love the tip about the frayed ribbon center!!! Can't wait to try :)
Posted by: Rosemarie Diehl | June 18, 2010 at 06:03 AM
Absolutely gorgeous frame and poppies, Lisa!! I love everything about this!!
Posted by: Broni | June 18, 2010 at 06:13 AM
Lovely poppies. I like poppies a lot too and at the moment they are in bloom at the side of roads over here.
Thank you four your tutorial, you made a beautiful frame with the poppies.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | June 18, 2010 at 06:30 AM
Love those poppies! Brilliant!! :-D
I remember when I was a kid driving by a field of poppies right next to a wheat field, the colors together, with the blue sky and the greenery nearby was just wonderful. Of course we picked some, but as you know those are very fragile flowers and they don't do well over time. We used to make little ballerinas out of poppies (the ones that still have the little green pod in the middle) by flipping the petals downward to make a fluffy skirt. Those flowers are very much tied to my childhood... :-)
I have to try making some with some red tissue paper (I have this thing in my head that poppy = red, LOL! If it's not red it makes me think more of a raenonculus (not sure of the name in english))
Posted by: Bee | June 18, 2010 at 06:42 AM
Lisa, this is absolutely gorgeous! Oh my!!! I love everything about this project. Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | June 18, 2010 at 06:48 AM
I just love this idea!! It will be included in my new project this weekend! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Tiffany | June 18, 2010 at 06:51 AM
Stunning! Can't wait to see more pieces of your wall!
Posted by: lan | June 18, 2010 at 06:54 AM
Such a fun frame Lisa. It turned out awesome :) I love those poppies and can't wait to try making my own. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Stacy W. | June 18, 2010 at 06:56 AM
Very cool flowers and thanks for showing us how to make them! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | June 18, 2010 at 06:58 AM
Those poppies are just gorgeous! I will definately be trying this! Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Kathy | June 18, 2010 at 06:59 AM
Fabulous looking flowers!! I just happen to have 3 of those very frames sitting in my craft room right now!
Posted by: Jamie Greene | June 18, 2010 at 07:01 AM
I love this! We help alot with our veteran clubs and they celebrate poppy days, with this idea I can create them some very nice cards. Thanks
Posted by: Kathey H | June 18, 2010 at 07:12 AM
Your poppies are fabulous! Love the bright and fun colors. :o)
Posted by: Monika Davis | June 18, 2010 at 07:13 AM
Pure genius! They look beautiful! Great project, too!
Posted by: Dana | June 18, 2010 at 07:17 AM
Simply gorgeous! Thanks for the tips! I, absolutely, love your eclectic frames wall treatment idea. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jinny Newlin | June 18, 2010 at 07:17 AM
Lovely lovely poppies! Can't wait to try them. What an awesome idea to let the cardstock separate into layers but then not peel them completely apart. Totally makes the flower!
Posted by: KellyRae | June 18, 2010 at 07:29 AM
Those are AWESOME!!! So creative! And I never knew Papertrey Cardstock would do that!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: D Wagner | June 18, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Lisa, these are STUNNING!!! TFS!!!
Posted by: Romaine | June 18, 2010 at 07:34 AM
WOW!! What an awesome idea. Love this
Posted by: Sara | June 18, 2010 at 07:54 AM
I love these flowers and how simple they were-FANTASTIC!!!! I will definitely try these out!!!!
Posted by: June | June 18, 2010 at 07:59 AM
Amazing Lisa! Thanks for the wonderful tips!
Posted by: Dana Gustafson | June 18, 2010 at 07:59 AM
What a gorgeous frame Lisa! You sure have the magic touch when it comes to creativity!
~Pam L.
Posted by: Pam L. | June 18, 2010 at 08:04 AM
Beautiful!! Another great idea! Maybe you can do the Poppy in the year of flower series:)
Posted by: Barbara M | June 18, 2010 at 08:09 AM
I love this frame! I know I should probably know this but what is dry brushing? Is it the technique that is used for stenciling with the stiff brush? You have definitely inspired me to create a frame like this one!!
Posted by: nancy nelson | June 18, 2010 at 08:13 AM
Love it thanks for sharing
Posted by: Marybeth L. | June 18, 2010 at 08:21 AM
This is brilliant! I never would have known you could "split" the paper that way - thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Chris Biljan | June 18, 2010 at 08:36 AM
Beautiful poppies. Making spring come alive.
thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Pattie J. | June 18, 2010 at 08:49 AM
what a wonderful project! The colors are stunning and the paper flowers are gorgeous!
Posted by: liannallama | June 18, 2010 at 08:56 AM
Lisa, this is just absolutely gorgeous! I love your poppy flowers and the leaf ribbon is a perfect addition.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | June 18, 2010 at 09:15 AM
Those are beautiful! The frame looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing! I can't wait to play!
Posted by: Angela W | June 18, 2010 at 09:16 AM
All I can say is "WOW!" Your frame is beautiful and the poppies are amazing! I will definitely be make some of them---and I may try the frame too. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Connie F. | June 18, 2010 at 09:36 AM
This is beautiful! I like the touch that the frayed ribbon adds in the centre of the poppy! Thanks for the detailed instructions and photos. Your bright wall will be great.
Posted by: Karen | June 18, 2010 at 09:52 AM
Loving these poppies. I may need to break down and order these dies...
Posted by: TraceyJean | June 18, 2010 at 09:55 AM
Wow Lisa these are really cute. I can't believe that's only one flower. I think I am going to try that, the ribbon makes it look so realistic. You are so clever!
Posted by: Karen c/ny/fl | June 18, 2010 at 09:57 AM
Gorgeous! It makes me want to run right out and try one for myself. But then I'd have to explain my absence from work, and that just wouldn't do. Maybe this weekend! :)
Posted by: Jennifer K | June 18, 2010 at 10:13 AM
What a wonderful technique that you shared with all of us. The frame and poppies are beautiful as is the young lady in the picture.
Posted by: Shirley | June 18, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Head over heels for this!!!
Posted by: Sarah Martina | June 18, 2010 at 11:30 AM
I love this technique!! Thank you so much for sharing it. I can't wait to try it out.
Posted by: Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe | June 18, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Not sure if I have the patience to do these. They are so awesome though.
Posted by: Carolyn | June 18, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Just genius!! Those flowers are gorgeous and love the frayed ribbon centers! I'm definitely trying this out!!
Posted by: Maureen W. | June 18, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: Mollie | June 18, 2010 at 01:21 PM
OMG!!! You are so talented! Thank you for sharing! I love all kinds of flowers and I had to try making my own. Even my flower turned out purty.
Posted by: Ree | June 18, 2010 at 01:51 PM
Absolutely beautiful! What a great technique. I love your scrapbook page. Wonderful!
Have a great weekend :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | June 18, 2010 at 02:03 PM
The whole card is stunning. I'm goin to make some poppy's. You made it look so easy.
Posted by: Mary Ann Huntington | June 18, 2010 at 02:05 PM
This is just beautiful. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing the tips on how you made it.
Posted by: JoAnn Burnham | June 18, 2010 at 02:19 PM
Just beautiful!
Posted by: Anne Stacy | June 18, 2010 at 02:45 PM
Simply GORGEOUS!
Posted by: mary | June 18, 2010 at 02:52 PM
just beautiful!! i'll have to try them! glad to have these dies!
Posted by: Nancy L. | June 18, 2010 at 03:32 PM
Stunning! Thanks for sharing! We have some poppies blooming on our property and they make me smile every time I look at them! (This is the first time the deer haven't eaten the buds off before they've had a chance to bloom! Ha!)
Posted by: Lisa Petrella | June 18, 2010 at 04:13 PM
These are beautiful Lisa, thanks so much for the great tutorial. I just ordered these dies so I am very much looking forward to trying your poppies when they arrive :)
Posted by: Sharon Holden (shaz aussie) | June 18, 2010 at 05:02 PM
this is so pretty! thanks for the tutorial!!
Posted by: Alice W. | June 18, 2010 at 07:19 PM
Beautiful! I'm definitely going to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Alberta | June 18, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Holy wow, Lisa! These are amazing! And your frame is gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Melissa Ladd | June 18, 2010 at 07:59 PM
I planted some poppies this spring and let me just tell you...seeing a new bloom in the morning just gives me such a happy feeling! Thanks for the great tips on how to make my own paper poppies! (The frame is fabulous too!)
Posted by: Katie {choc0holic} | June 18, 2010 at 09:48 PM
Lisa GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Maria | June 19, 2010 at 04:58 AM
So beautiful Lisa! Thank you for the great tutorial and awesome inspiration!
Posted by: Tammie Koehnen | June 19, 2010 at 09:04 AM
So beautiful, what a fabulous project!
Posted by: Ger | June 20, 2010 at 05:23 AM
GAWGOUS!!!! I love the frame. How you truly made it an origonal! I am sure it looks absolutely stunning on the wall.
Posted by: Danisha | June 20, 2010 at 05:49 AM
Thanks Lisa for this tutorial. These flowers are so pretty. I am going to try some today to make for my stash. They are something to do while watching TV. I never would have thought to use frayed grosgrain ribbon for the centers.
Posted by: Linda Compton | June 20, 2010 at 08:10 AM
Lisa, what a stunning step by step... wow. Amazing little poppies. Love them, great frame and a great project too.
Posted by: Deirdre | June 20, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Lisa--these are lovely! Thanks for the step by step. I finally ordered those dies and can't wait to make some of these! Lovely frame!
Posted by: Kathleen | June 20, 2010 at 02:53 PM
Just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those flowers!!! I'm from New Zealand and recently ordered the flower die - I can't wait for it to arrive so I can try making your beautiful poppies! Thanks for the step-by-step instructions!
Posted by: Liz | June 20, 2010 at 11:58 PM
Beautiful crafts. Hello! I saw your crafts from Abduzeedo, they're featured there and they're very lovely. It's been a long time since I saw beautiful hand-crafted designs. Quite a refreshment!
And I found you're also giving step by step to do it, great! Gonna check your website often
Posted by: Account Deleted | June 21, 2010 at 12:40 AM
Love how you made the tutorial on the paper poppies - love it!!!
Posted by: Tiffany Heilman | June 21, 2010 at 07:55 AM
awesome idea... and they look sooooooo beautiful!
Posted by: Rose | June 21, 2010 at 11:52 AM
Amazing!
Posted by: Beverly | June 21, 2010 at 02:59 PM
I love poppies too and just designed a watercolor flowerpot series of note cards with poppies being in the set. haveadaisy.com I am in the process of designing more for my new etsy store.
I love your blog and your art and have just become a subscriber.
It's nice to meet you!
Lee Ann
Posted by: Lee Ann | June 21, 2010 at 09:26 PM
Just love this frame and all the flower embellis! Super idea on how to make the 'poppies'. Thank you. Your photo of your daughter is so cute. Love how simple it is.
Posted by: Carol R | June 22, 2010 at 04:59 AM
WOW, WOW, you and the poppies are AMAZING!! The things you come up with are mind blowing. Your daughter is adorable. The wall will be quite a decorative masterpiece. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Juanita in Ohio | June 22, 2010 at 01:31 PM
Sooooo pretty!
Posted by: Sue | June 22, 2010 at 02:10 PM