Paper Mosaic With Rose Petal Tinted Paper

Paper Mosaci With Rose Petal Tinted Paper 

What is paper mosaic with rose petal tinted paper you ask? Well, of course, the paper mosaic part is clear, but what is rose petal tinted paper? I really couldn’t think of any other name for paper that is tinted by coloring with rose petals! How do you color with rose petals? You quite simply drag a small stack of them across the paper while applying pressure in order to transfer their pigment to the paper. And the green squares? Why of course, those were made by “coloring” with rose leaves. I did try some other flowers, but none resulted in the deep color that the red rose leaves on the paper. And the other surprise was, that after I cut my paper into little squares I realized that it actually resembles glass mosaic tile, a fun coincidence.

And so now my friends, I don’t know about you, but I will never throw a tired red rose in the garbage until I’ve transferred it’s pigment to some paper! Make sure to “color” with the top side of the petal touching the paper and have fun. 


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10 responses to “Paper Mosaic With Rose Petal Tinted Paper”

  1. Daniela@isreview1 Avatar

    The cards are really pretty – love the idea of using the rose petals and leaves to color the paper.

  2. joyce Avatar

    oh now this is awesome, I need to get me some roses. What a fabulous idea, thank you for sharing. I love it.

  3. Sara Rivka Avatar

    thanks so much Joyce! Roses are always so short lived in a vase, so at least one can use them after they fade!

  4. Sara Rivka Avatar

    thanks Daniela, I always love hearing from you!

  5. mermaid Avatar

    That`s a very interseting idea.. and the cards look lovely!

  6. Curly Birds Avatar

    I hate to throw away roses – what a great way to keep the memory of a special occasion.

  7. Sara Rivka Avatar

    Thanks so much! Love all your projects on Bloesem and would be so happy if youd drop by Craft Schooling Sunday sometime to share some of your
    creations!

  8. Craftylocks Avatar

    Oh Wow – I love the colors you achieved with the petals – I had no idea roses petals had so much pigment in them! I can’t wait to try this, but it is the middle of winter here so no roses, and as I have a huge amount of rose bushes I refuse to buy the flowers – I will have to wait until spring – how exciting – thanks!!

  9. Sara Rivka Avatar

    Hi Sarah, great to hear from you and cant wait to see what youll do with this idea come Spring!

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