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Paper Punched-Art Cherry Blossoms Paper petals form this flower print. From "Creative Juice" episode DCRJ-209L

Bring a touch of the Far East to your home with this traditional cherry-blossom print made of decorative papers in a variety of colors and textures.

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Paper Punched-Art Cherry Blossoms

Tools:

decorative paper in many colors and textures
1" blossom-shaped paper punch
small green-paper leaves
watercolor paper (the size of your frame)
acid-free glue stick
brown acid-free brush-tipped marker
pencil
small tree branch (the appropriate size for the paper--this will be used as inspiration for the organic lines of the cherry -tree limb)
frame

1. It's important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to do this project. Paper punched art is free flowing. Don't worry if you make a mistake: just add an extra tree branch or glue an extra paper-flower shape.

2. Using the tree branch as a guide, sketch limbs on the watercolor paper with pencil. Fill in the limbs with the brown brush-tipped pen (figure A). Add branches for a fuller look. Add 1/4" notches on the branches to create new buds (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

3. Punch several blossom shapes out of the decorative paper (figure C).

4. Arrange the blossoms and leaves on the paper and secure with the acid-free paper glue (figure D), layering and grouping the petals in threes adds to the overall composition. When you're happy with the design, pop it in a frame and hang.

Figure C

Figure D