Spiral Rose Files (Design Studio & Gypsy)

I made a few more test roses.  They are getting easier to shape, however, this is definitely a case of practice makes (not quite) perfect!  I also managed to convert the file for Gypsy users and test cut it as well.  The file uses just one cartridge, Accent Essentials.  I used this because it had a spiral shape I could work from to build my flower.  It might be possible to use a different cartridge and change the design  with additional shapes, but this one  is a fairly common cartridge and most Expression owners have a copy.

There is a very slight difference in the size of the smaller section in the Gypsy file - you can try various sizes to get the flower to suit your project.  Before you try to resize, be sure to check to see that the shapes are grouped - they were when I finished with the file but sometimes I have items mysteriously "ungroup" when I am moving files back and forth.

 

The smaller section makes a pretty little flower all by itself.  You could just use one loop and make your flower look something like this.

If you want a larger flower, continue with the larger section.  I used Scor-Tape but you may want to try hot glue or another adhesive.

The flower on the left was made from the Gypsy file and the flower on the right was cut with Design Studio.  The two flowers are nearly identical but each flower has an individual look based on the way you turn the petals and glue them together.

I think that they are very attractive at this size - about 3 inches in diameter when you finish the assembly.   The cut file saves your hands from all of the cutting but there is still a lot of manipulation involved in assembling the flowers so your hands may get tired!

If you haven't been reading along for the past week, these flowers were inspired by the incredible displays at the DCWV booth at CHA.  If you go to THIS POST you can see the paper dresses and read a bit about the flowers DCWV had in their displays.  My file is based on the concept of the PDF from DCWV but I created it from cartridge shapes.  Thanks again to Erin Madsen for the inspiration and be sure to watch her video HERE if you are having trouble putting your flower together.

The download links are below.  Please leave a comment or send me a picture of your flower if you download the files. 

Spiral Rose - DESIGN STUDIO

Rose Spiral GYPSY

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Sunday morning - (I have turned off these links and will post new ones ASAP - too many people were having issues with 4shared) 

Here is a "sneak peak" at another file I am finishing up.  These woven hearts are one of my favorite crafty things to make!  By using the Cricut, I can save a lot of cutting time and have shapes that are perfectly even and will weave easily.  The Design Studio version is done - I just need to try the Gypsy conversion and test cut it.  I have another variation that still needs a few more "tweaks" but it is really cute...

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