How to Make Rosettes by Jennifer Priest

Jennifer Priest

I’ve seen these awesome rosettes on banners and layouts but wasn’t sure how to make them. I learned this technique at CHA Winter 2008 while doing a make-n-take at a booth. The paper strips they used were pre-scored (came in a kit) but I figured I could do it myself a home.

1. Cut a strip of paper 4 times longer than the diameter of the rosette. If you want a 3” wide rosette, the paper needs to be 12” long. The width of the strip should be half the width of the final rosette. In the case of a 3” rosette the paper strip should be 1.5” wide and 12” long.

2. Fold the paper strip accordion style every ¼” or so.

When you’re finishing folding, it should look something like this:

The closer the folds, the more fluted and detailed your rosette will be. If the folds are too far apart, you rosette won’t collapse into a ring correctly (we’ll be doing this later). I like to fold over a little a flap, flip the strip over and fold from the other side. Then I flip the strip over and fold over a flap again. Once you have it started, you can use the rest of the accordion as a guide to see how deep to fold. The folds don’t have to be perfectly straight (check out the right side of my strip! LOL)—just as long as the folds are all about the same size. Perfection is not necessary here.

3. Put adhesive on one end of the strip. Only put about ½” or less wide strip of adhesive.

4. Fold the strip around to form a ring.

5. Adhere the ends of the strip to one another making sure that the “hills” of the accordion folds meet up with the “valleys”. When adhered, the folds should be nested in one another. You can see the nested folds at the 12 o’clock position in this pic.

6. Stand the ring upright on the table:

7. Push the bottom of the ring outwards and pull the top in to form a teepee or cone shape.

Push the top of the teepee down towards the table.

The bottom of the teepee will fan out and the rosette will form.

8. Adhere to your project using very strong adhesive like glue dots, hot glue, or Zip Dry. You might want to sandwich the rosette between two circles before gluing to help keep it flat.

You can use the rosettes on a banner (like I did) or on a layout as an alternative to flowers, buttons, or circles.

The project I made at CHA where I learned how to make these rosettes is the explosion box with the clown on top at the 9 o’clock position in this pic:

The rosette forms the collar of the clown’s outfit. It is sandwiched between two pieces of chipboard to help keep it rigid.

Here’s another sample:

Here’s one up close:

These are really fun to do—the folding is worth it in the end!! Enjoy and have a Happy Easter and Spring!!
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croppycatter · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:22 am Post subject:

Wow Jennifer! I've always wondered how these were made. Thanks for sharing!!!
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morganj99 · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:08 am Post subject:

I've made them with fabric but never with paper, thanks for sharing the how to! That banner is super cute too, I love it!
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VirginiaTillery · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:11 am Post subject:

Love this! So adorable! I adore that banner too- that is awesome!
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shreve68 · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject:

super cute...great instructions!
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Just~Jen · Crop Addict Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 3616

those are really really cute!
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Debbie · Crop Addict Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 16382

very cute. I had no idea what a rosette was and now I do Smile

And even better, thanks to your great instructions I can make one Smile

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Sigmagirl · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:52 am Post subject:

LOVE this! That banner is totally adorable!!!
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Tracey Locher · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:17 am Post subject:

Oh, oh, oh... these are so cute... and fabric, Morgan!? Awesome idea.. can't wait to try it! LOVE the banner, too!!! Very Happy

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Michon · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:00 pm Post subject:

Oh! I love this Jen!! This adds alot of dimension to those flags! I love this! I plan on trying this one!
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BethM · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:22 am Post subject:

I love the effect you get with this technique!! Gonna have to remember this one too!
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blurose · A little dab will do ya Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

Thanks Jen...they rock Smile

debbiefitz · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:01 pm Post subject:

What a fabulous technique! I'll be sure to be trying this soon!
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Jennifer Priest · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:13 pm Post subject:

I can't wait to see what you all make!! So glad you liked the technique!!
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Jennifer Priest · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:50 pm Post subject:

I saw a page in someone's gallery that they just did using this tutorial!!
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