How to Make a Paper Violet Flower

I thought I would post a stand alone tutorial on how to make a paper violet flower. The video gives tips for cutting the template as well as offering an idea or two about how to get creative with your flower petals.

paper violet flower

Don't you just love the idea of a pressed paper violet? I think there is something kind of romantic about it because it transcends the rules of reality. Then again, that's what art is all about.

paper violet flower template

Here's the violet template in plain and simple format. I would love to see what you create. Of course, a credit back to me as the source is appreciated.

Note: If you have already viewed the April corset video you can skip this one. This video is simply an extract of the portion of that video pertaining to the assembly of the paper violet.

Old Fashioned Sweet Violet Syrup

Imagine adding something as unique as old fashioned, sweet violet syrup to your spring party menu items. Icing and buttercream for cakes, lemonade, jelly, ice cream or sparkling wine are just a few ideas to help make your events more memorable.

via Kings Seeds

Carolyn of Kings Seeds has written an easy to make violet syrup recipe using violets from the garden.   Along with the syrup are a few other violet recipes you might also enjoy.  If you don't have any violets in the garden maybe now is a good time to plant a few.

Free Vintage Ephemera: French Violets

Here's a little violet offering in the form of vintage ephemera for your digital collage pleasure. This could be really cute for making journal pockets, paper sachet envelopes or even tea envelopes.

french violets via the Graphics Fairy

Originally offered by that wonder woman of free clip art, you can find these french violets and other great ephemera by visiting the Graphics Fairy.

Shy Violets for April

Quoted from Indiana Public Media: Focus on Flowers

"The writer, Emily Dickinson loved wild flowers, and associated violets with modesty and fidelity. These shy flowers inspired Emily to write poetry praising their courage; she identified with their vulnerability."

via Indiana Public Media

I am designating April as Shy Violet month as a gentle way of easing into Spring. Get ready to see recipes, paper crafts, and corset inspiration all with a little bit of violet flair.