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Faux Prima Flowers



I am using my Cricut machine to make Prima style flowers using cone shaped coffee filters and coloring them w/ various inks. They cut very flat, and then I add dimension by scoring and embossing them by hand. A good way to get just the right color flower for a project.
Click here to download a tutorial PDF.
Click here for the CUT file if you have Cricut Design Studio and the George cartridge
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Jennifer said…
What a resourceful idea! I have tons of Prima's, but, I swear, I *never* have the right color, so I am always coloring a white/off-white one. Thank you!!!
September 1, 2008 at 9:43 AM
Anonymous said…
Thanks for the cut file! I made some befor with punches, then I scord them on a foam mat and I punched my scoring stylus through the senter to add more dimention. I never thought about the coffee filters though and I have many since I make books with them. PS welcome to the SCAL user group!
Lindsay
September 4, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Donawanda said…
WOW, I would never have thought of this. Great job of thinking outside the box. I really appreciate the instructions
September 4, 2008 at 3:08 PM
Barb Smith said…
Saundra...This is the very best idea! I'd have never thought of it but I'm sure glad you did! Thanks so much for sharing...now I'm off to make some for myself with your awesome instructions. YEA!!!
September 4, 2008 at 4:10 PM
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