Paper Umbrella Tutorial

By Laura, May 22nd, 2008 at 4:15 pm

Paper umbrellas are easier to make than they look. Remember folding fans when you were a child? This is similar, but smaller and more detailed. Follow the steps to make a stamped and colored paper umbrella, then step out and experiment with the basic idea.

SUPPLIES

  • Plain white paper
  • Circle punch (2 1/2″ scalloped circle shown)
  • Scissors
  • Colored pencils
  • Stamp (Layers of Color Architectural Blocks shown)
  • Ink pad
Supplies for Paper Umbrella
Supplies for Paper Umbrella
  • Punch (or cut out) a circle.
  • Fold in half twice so you have four sections.
  • Stamp each section until completely stamped.
  • Use whole or cut in half and make two.
Cut and Stamp Circle
Cut and Stamp Circle
  • Color stamped image as desired (as shown: colored pencil with marker on edge).
  • Fold like a fan, alternating mountain and valley folds all radiating from center of straight edge.
Color and Fold
Color and Fold
  • For 3-D umbrella, glue only straight edges to artwork.
  • Decorate or color inside of umbrella if whole circle was used (as shown).
  • Try different sizes and edging with decorative scissors.
  • Experiment with crepe paper, printed napkin, paper doily or book pages.
3 D Umbrella
3 D Umbrella

Joyous Creating,


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Rosemary Rowe said on May 23rd, 2008 at 2:33am

What a great tutorial - thanks for sharing Laura! Shall have a go at this one too!

Heather W. said on May 23rd, 2008 at 8:22am

Totally LOVE the tutorial it is fabulous great creation too! I am always amazed at what you come up with :o) keep up the great work! Heath

Marci said on May 23rd, 2008 at 10:27pm

Oh Laura, what a wonderful tutorial. I will have to try this over the weekend. Thanks for posting.

Hermine said on May 23rd, 2008 at 10:38pm

Thank you for the tutorial. Your card is fabulous!!!

France Chevalier said on May 24th, 2008 at 8:11pm

Thank you so much for this lovely tutorial. This link was posted on OSA, thanks for allowing the blog page to be shared!!

Martha said on May 24th, 2008 at 10:30pm

Clever idea! Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial.

Carla said on May 25th, 2008 at 12:34am

Hello from the Netherlands.
I also came to this wonderful tutorial through the OrientalStampArt-group. And a lot of success with opening your online store on the 30th.

audrey said on May 25th, 2008 at 2:39am

Thanks for your great tutorial!

betty2dogs said on May 25th, 2008 at 4:47am

I love this idea! Thank you for sharing.

Diane Young said on May 25th, 2008 at 9:12am

Very clever! I’ll be trying this out since I just bought a scalloped circle punch. Thanks!

Carole Brungar said on May 25th, 2008 at 12:19pm

Thank you for sharing! This is simply and effective! Carole

phyllis in long beach, ca said on May 25th, 2008 at 6:10pm

What a wonderful, wonderful tutorial. Leaving right now to buy that scalloped circle.

Corbi said on May 25th, 2008 at 11:06pm

Oh how fun!!
Thanks!

~*~ Patty said on May 26th, 2008 at 6:41am

Perfectly Lovely!!! Thank you for sharing how to! :)

Marjorie said on May 29th, 2008 at 8:29am

I am inspired to make a card with these features because Laura lays out all the steps for those of us who are beginners! The supplies are not out of the ordinary, either…I have almost everything needed right here at home is my container of art/craft supplies! Thank you, Laura, for adding color and an awareness of beauty in my life! Blessings, Marjorie

Heather Robinson said on May 30th, 2008 at 4:19am

I just love your umbrella. How generous of you to share how you created it, Laura!

passionstamper a/k/a Debbie VG said on June 5th, 2008 at 2:46pm

How cute this is! I’m a Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator and SU! sells a scallop punch in our current 2008 Spring/Summer Catalog. I was trying to come up with an umbrella made with the punch and just decided to check online and see if anyone else has already done this…found this site! Thanks so much-I may take you up on the challenge and will post a link to this site…come visit me!

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