This too shall pass

 

I was asked by a friend to make this for her Mom on Mother's Day.  I didn't allow myself much time, but I pulled it together.  She requested blue flowers and This too Shall Pass.

 

I rolled each flower by hand.  The rolled flowers come from Cricut Design Space and I set these to around 8.3 inches.  For flowers when I'm adjusting the size.. I only adjust either the H or W .. I leave it locked and let it auto adjust..  The size doesn't come out right if you mess with both numbers.. from what I've found. 

 

I have been on the look out for shadow boxes to see options.. They aren't cheap! So when you find them on sale.. grab them up.   

Shadow Box Rolled Flowers

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I am on a shadow box roll!  The rolled flowers from Cricut design space are tough to stop making.  While they take a bit of practice.. you can get into a pattern and put out quite a few.  It is time consuming.. at least for me..

 

This shadow box I was in a toss up for placing a monogram letter or This Too Shall Pass.  I chose the This too shall pass.  The font is amazing.. it came in a package I purchased and so love this font. 

 

I cut my flowers at little over 5 inches.. I wanted to be able to fit 2 flowers on my 8.5 x 11 paper. 

 

I hope you try the rolled flowers from design space!

 



Because of the Brave

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In a Facebook group I belong to, they were sharing these rolled flowers made from Cricut Design Space.. So needless to say I went to design space and started to play.  It took a few trial and error flowers to get the hang of it.

 

This will be your starting flower.  There are many different flowers to choose from.  For my shadow box, I chose to use 8 inch flowers.  They roll up into a nice size for the shadow box.

 

 

The end of your flower where you glue to secure it together was not large enough for my liking, so I got out my Creative Memories circle punch and cut circles to adhere to the base of the flower.

 

 

I let my flowers fluff out a bit.  I didn't want them tight looking from rolling.  I just found a way to hold it and let it unravel a bit.  Once I had it to where I wanted I placed a bit of hot glue to secure the outside of the flower.  I then pushed the flower up so that the base stuck out a bit and placed hot glue all over.  I then set it on the round circle I had punched out and pressed down lightly.  If you have any unglued portions just place a bit of glue.  Watch those fingers!  You might walk away with some battle marks LOL.

 

 

I used a 9x9 shadow box that I purchased at Michaels.  This is a very nice size.  They sell larger or smaller. So just make flowers and see what looks best. 

 

I placed a gem on each of the blue flowers for the stars.  Glued down the flowers and placed the top of the shadow box on.  I then went to my Cricut and cut out Because of the Brave in white vinyl. 

 

It looks so amazing in person..   I hope you will give the rolled flowers a try! 

Happy Crafting