Hi Everyone
I have this post up on the Echo Park Blog today. These paper fruits are perfect for hiding sweeties inside, or you could make a bowlful for some colorful Spring decoration.
They are simple to make and I have made them using both a paper template and an electronic die-cutting machine – the only difference is that with the machine they are quicker to cut out!
There are a few patterns available online – try this one here which you can print onto plain cardstock for a template or if you have an electronic die-cutter – you can purchase the cutting file here. With either method it is easy to shrink or enlarge to create the size strawberries you want. I tucked some treats inside before using strong paper threaded through
all the holes in the petals to close. Don’t worry about how it looks as
you are going to be covering the top with the leaves of the strawberry.
These fabulous papers from the This and That Graceful Collection were perfect for this project and I used the Kiwi green paper (kind of appropriate for me living in New Zealand!) from the Dots and Stripes Soda Fountain for the leafy tops. A This and That Graceful Brad added the final touch to the colorful Strawberries.
The decorative box was created from the Yardsticks paper and this file, but you could easily use a plain box or straw basket.
Please email me with any questions or comments.
Lowri 🙂
I am linking this project up to these websites here.
I am linking this project up to these websites here.
11 Comments
These are so sweet! I have a Silhouette and am constantly inspired by all the fun projects, like this one, that I see shared at Link Parties
🙂
Thanks for the inspiration!
Claire @ alittlesomethinginthemeantime.blogspot.com
Those are so dang cute! Going to have to give them a try! Found you on tip junkie!
Yep I am going to bookmark these on the Silhouette site! Too cute!
Yummy!
They are so pretty, especially the colors!
These are so gorgeously sweet!
Those are very cute……….I'd like to invite you to share this post @CountryMommaCooks Saturday Link and Greet Party(now-Sunday)…..have a wonderful weekend:)
Such a cute idea..These turned out very beautiful :)) Especially for mother's day.. LOVE these.. Would LOVE if you could please link up to my Mother's day gifts, idea's and fun tips linky if you have a moment please :)) Thanks SO much.. Wishing you a lovely start to your week.. xoxox.. M, http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/04/celebrating-motherhood-gifts-tips-fun.html
These are so adorable!
Adorable!!!
Those are so darn cute