Flowers WITHOUT a die Cut machine - (TUTORIAL)

One of the most asked questions I get is how to make a flower without having a die cut machine like a Cricut or Sizzix etc.  Well here is the tutorial for you! 

All you need is:
                 - sissors
                 - glue (I used Elmer's White glue)
                 - ink for distressing
                 - a cutter
                 - paterned paper

Step ONE

Cut five squeres of paterned paper, one each of the following sizes- 4x4; 3.5 x3.5; 3x3; 2.5x2.5; 2x2

Step TWO

Fold each square in half (corner to corner) into a triangle.

Step THREE

Fold the triangle into a cone shape by bringing each coner up to the top (as pictured)

Step FOUR

Cut a "petal" shape by trimming off the tops of each of the cone folded papers

Step FIVE

Ink the edges of your flowers

Step SIX

Cut between two of the petals down to the centre - once on each flower.

Step SEVEN

Glue the underside of petal on the left of the cut section to the top of the petal to the right of the cut section.  Repeat this for the largest four flowers.

Step EIGHT

For the smallest of the flowers, cut one petal out, and glue the petals to the left and right of the gap together.

Step NINE

Curl all of the petals under (I used a paint brush handle)

Step TEN

Stack your flowers on top of each other; gluing between layers.  Ensure that you stagger your petals for a fuller effect.  Fluff the flower and YOUR DONE!

For more effect you can add a button to the centre or beads.  You can also glue glitter to the petals.

Let me know what you think! Show me your results!