Join me in the JoyBloomsNJ studio as we create a stunning, oversized 2-foot tall purple sunflower!
This isn’t your average sunflower—we are going monochromatic with a beautiful blend of deep purples and elegant silver accents.
In today’s tutorial, I’m experimenting with double-sided silver and purple leaves, showing you how I achieve a transparent petal texture, and sharing my tips for building a sturdy stem using plastic tubing for these larger blooms.
Whether you are making this for a vase or a large arrangement, this unique color palette brings a touch of elevated elegance to paper crafting.
In this video, you will learn:
🌸 How to assemble a multi-layered fringed center using tissue and crepe paper.
🌸 Techniques for curling petals using fondant tools for a natural look.
🌸 How to emboss and highlight veins on leaves using silver paint pens.
🌸 A structural hack using wire and plastic tubing to support oversized flowers.
🌸 How to finish the stem with metallic paint for a seamless look.
