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How to Make Paper Flowers in 12 Beautiful Ways

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You give bouquets to show the depth of your love, but then they wither within a week's time. With these fun and colorful projects, the blooms—and your sweet gesture—could last a lifetime.

When you don't have a fresh bouquet, make your own beautiful blooms using crepe or tissue paper. They don't need watering, thrive even without sunlight, and never wilt. In other words, they're an easy way to ensure you can enjoy spring all year long.

With a few snips and folds and a bit of floral tape, paper can be transformed into exuberant flowers with real staying power. (Crepe paper—more durable and textured—can also be fashioned into decorative fruit and fauna .) The ideas that follow were envisioned for a party, but you don't need a special occasion to make them. As decorations, crepe paper flowers are vibrant and lovely—and they rebound well from embraces. They can be made to match the style and palette of a party in any season, even if that means pink sunflowers in January. Regardless of which type of flowers you'll make, you can practice with scraps of crepe paper in order to master several styles. Follow one of our basic techniques for paper flower-making or learn how to make a particular species of flower for a spectacular gift, centerpiece, table place setting, party favor, or decoration.

Flower for flower, faux floral arrangements are less expensive than those made with live blooms, plus they'll last for decades—not just days—if properly preserved. These projects were inspired by nature , although curly petaled and cone-shaped flowers are decidedly otherworldly. You can mix and match shapes and colors to create, say, pink daffodils or green warblers, or render your crafts to mimic Mother Nature's work. Either way, the finished pieces promise to be memorable .

Paper Daffodils

A triangular vase displays welcoming crepe-paper flowers in shades of yellow. Painted, striped petals and mottled-crepe leaves give each flower a layered look, as well as a wild personality. To add these details to the crepe paper, use a thin brush and a craft sponge.

Shop Now: Lia Griffith Heavy Crepe Paper, from $17, amazon.com ; Martha Stewart Crafts Detailing Brush Set, $10, amazon.com ; Craft Smart Sponges for 8, $7.99, michaels.com .

Paper Painterly Poppies

Invite kids to paint abstract designs on sheets of double-sided crepe, then turn their artwork into imaginative flowers perfect for a grandmother or friend. Another option is to paint them yourself and adorn each with glitter. Simply cut leaves from black card stock paper using our template and punch a hole at one end. They're great for decorating wrapped presents or for use in home décor.

Shop Now: Lia Griffith Double-Sided Crepe Paper, from $5, amazon.com ; Recollections Black Card Stock Paper, 79¢ per sheet, michaels.com ; Recollections Hand Punch, $5.99, michaels.com .

Paper Pom-Pom Flowers

Styled after pep-squad pompoms, these are some of the simplest paper flowers to craft (from tissue paper, as well as single- and double-ply crepe). Fringing scissors make this project quick work. Try pairing pastel shades with bright leaves, and use the puffy blooms as party favors or in large arrangements.

Shop Now: Lia Griffith Extra Fine Crepe Paper, $14.99, amazon.com ; Recollections Fringe Scissors, $14.99, michaels.com .

Paper Asters

A single stem can feature multiple blooms, as shown here with these asters. The centers are cotton covered with glitter, the petals are created with fringing scissors, and the leaves (printed from our template and cut out using deckle-edge scissors) are made from twisted ribbon paper.

Shop Now: Lia Griffith Extra Fine Crepe Paper, $14.99, amazon.com ; Recollections Fringe Scissors, $14.99, michaels.com ; N-Llois Crafts Paper Ribbon, $2.80 per roll, etsy.com ; Smile Mercantile Spun Cotton Balls, 6mm, $11 for 100, etsy.com .

Paper Dahlia Favors

Channel the dahlia's intense color and festive attitude with eye-catching tissue-paper favor pouches. Download and print our template; cut from folded tissue paper. Then, tie on a tag bearing planting instructions, and verdant ribbon to pose as leaves. At home, guests will peel back the petals to reveal a dormant dahlia bulb brimming with potential and just waiting to take root.

Shop Now: A1 Bakery Supplies Coral Pink Tissue Paper, $8 for 100 sheets, amazon.com ; Celebrate It Satin Mint Ribbon, 5/8", $4.99, michaels.com .

Floral Pom-Poms

These dahlia-like bursts of color hang from the ceiling, adding charm to any party. Our tissue paper pom-poms can be made in the size and color of your choice.

Paper Tulip Favors

Create a boundless field of tulips with these sweet favors. We placed bulbs in votive candleholders with enough water to cover the roots, then added paper blooms and a vellum seat assignment to each one. Download our templates, and print onto card stock; then cut out with scissors to create patterns. For each tulip, trace and cut petals onto pink cover stock or heavy paper, glue an 18-inch length of 16-gauge green cloth-wrapped floral wire for a stem, and slip into the leaves of a potted tulip bulb.

Shop Now: Recollections Pink Buttons Card Stock Paper, 8.5" x 11", $6, michaels.com ; Panacea 16-Gauge Cloth-Covered Stem Wire, $5.94 for 8, amazon.com ; Pottery Barn Modern Glass Votive Holders, $12 each, potterybarn.com .

Watercolor Paper Roses

A few strokes of watercolor paint transform basic coffee filters into beautiful paper roses. All you need is a set of watercolor paints, floral wire and tape, a bamboo skewer, and a box of disposable cone coffee filters (eight filters will make one full bloom rose).

Scented Paper Flowers

Just because your flowers are made out of paper doesn't mean that they can't smell like the real thing. A little bit of fragrance oil goes a long way with these faux blooms to give them a little something extra. Cut a 9-inch piece from the crepe paper streamer and fringe it with scissors. Dab a single cotton ball with a small amount of fragrance oil, and wrap it as the stamen with paper.

Shop Now: Revive Lavender Certified Essential Oil, $13, revive-eo.com .

Splattered Tissue Paper Flowers

Spritzing these paper flowers with a bit of paint makes for a splattered look that mimics the random, unique color patterns on true blooms. First, assemble a few tissue paper flowers. Then, fill a spray bottle with water and a few drops of paint, and spray the paper with one color at a time.

Shop Now: Celebrate It White Tissue Paper, $8.99, michaels.com ; ArtMinds Spray Bottle, 99¢, michaels.com .

Crepe-Paper Roses

Add a pop of color to the room with a bouquet of these larger-than-life crepe-paper roses that will never wilt. They're made with double-sided crepe paper, floral wire and tape, and an easy-to-use template.

Hanging Paper Flowers

With a few snips and folds, and a little imagination, you can turn humble paper bags into party-perfect decorations. For this project, you'll need six gusseted bags (same size and color) for each flower.

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How I Started My Paper Flower Business – Interview

How to start a paper flower business - FancyBloom's story

I was pleased to be interviewed by  Voyage Magazine about my paper flower business story.

This is an online magazine featuring creatives, artists, professionals, and local entrepreneurs, and their inspiring stories.

They interviewed me for their  The Trailblazers  series about my journey as an artist and the FancyBloom’s story.

As part of the interview, I also shared my advices for young women who are just starting their creative business.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Oksana. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.

It all started with a photo of the paper flower wall on the Internet that I stumbled upon in 2016. Back then, large paper flowers were just gaining momentum in the United States. I instantly fell in love with them and started to make my first flowers.

I remember how I searched Google and YouTube trying to find masterclasses or online courses about large paper flowers, but there was very little information at that time.

Now I am glad that this was so, because I started to design my own flowers from the very beginning. And today I get the biggest buzz when I come up with a new flower, this process is just my favorite!

So after a few months, when I gained a little experience, I opened my Etsy store and started an Instagram account @fancybloom_ .

Then later I began making giant standing paper peonies as well as other giant standing flowers. And this is how FancyBloom was started.

After a couple of years of successful work, I’ve reached an important milestone in my paper flower business where I had to make a decision about further growth, development and optimization, as there were more and more orders, that I could no longer fulfill on my own.

4 Main ways to build and grow a paper flower business

In general, if you make paper flowers, you have several options on how to build and grow your business:

• You can be a decorator for various events , exhibitions, shows - then you will most likely need a team of people, as well as a studio or warehouse to store all the decor.
• Hire of flower walls and standing giant flowers is also very popular. You can make 2-3 paper flower walls and several giant flower stands and rent them out. Most likely you'll also need helpers and a storage room.
• Another way is to focus on your Etsy store or grow your own online shop to sell and ship paper flower sets all over the country and even the world.
• If you have a passion for creating new flowers, new shapes, and something unique, you can sell your templates or tutorials online as well as host live workshops if you like to teach.

First, I was selling my flowers mainly through Instagram and Etsy. But over time, I started to notice that most of my Instagram audience was not my potential clients, but they were the same paper flower artists like me, who keep asking me to teach them to make my flowers.

On the other side, my clients from Etsy more and more often were asking me to decorate large events and there was a high demand for rentals as well.

And I had to make a choice:

• Either I start to hire people, rent the warehouse and work on big projects by producing lots of flowers and decor,
• I’m ready to share my knowledge, techniques, and ideas with other people and gradually redirect the focus of my paper flower business towards content creation and online education.

It was not an easy decision for me, I felt like I was leaving money on the table, refusing big projects. But eventually I realized that in order for me to be a happy person, I need to be in a free, calm, and creative mode .

I love to scrupulously design new flowers, templates, tutorials, and techniques, and this is what I enjoy the most.

In 2020 I made my first online course, Giant Peony from FancyBloom, also I launched this website fancybloom.net where you can find free and helpful resources as well as my flower templates shop .

I have a lot of plans – I want to share my knowledge, I want to make new tutorials and build the best paper flower community. And I’ll be so delighted if my story inspires someone to start their own craft or paper flower business.

It may not be easy at first, but if you sincerely love what you do, all your efforts will pay off in full and your beautiful business can be the most rewarding adventures in your life. Just try it!

Has it been a smooth road?

No, of course, it wasn’t a smooth path. It’s always not easy to starting something from scratch.

I was struggling to find my first customers , I was afraid to voice the price and generally didn’t know how to properly price my work.

I didn’t know many things, and this is a very normal course of events!

All the knowledge and skills will come with experience.

My main advice to the young women who’re just starting their business – don’t be afraid to make mistakes and continue to act.  

Step-by-step and eventually you will succeed. I believe in you, and you have to believe in yourself!

• Remember that half of the success of your business (if not more) is marketing , so train and educate yourself in this area.
• Don’t make a big bet on social media, you don’t own them. Build and grow your own website.
• Learn how to take beautiful photos and videos.
• Pay attention to Pinterest.
• Tell all your friends and relatives about what you are doing.
• Be proud of your work and never discount it, otherwise, you will burn out very quickly.

We’d love to hear more about FancyBloom.

At FancyBloom, I make paper flowers from cardstock for hanging on the wall as a composition, as well as giant stand-alone flowers from crepe paper. I also teach how to make flowers.

I designed all my flowers myself, so my templates are always unique. I also try to make all my works look very modern and as realistic as possible so that they can fit into even the most glamorous interior or event.

To read the interview on Voyage Magazine website  click here.

Please don’t hesitate to ask me any questions you have about the paper flower business in the comments👇, I will be happy to answer all of them!

• August 13, 2020

Hello and welcome to FancyBloom!

I’m Oksana and I love paper flowers and all things paper. Here at FancyBloom I design new flower templates, make paper flower tutorials, and share my ideas and inspiration for fancy and modern craft.

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21 DIY Paper Flowers That'll Look Gorgeous at All Your Warm-Weather Parties

No garden? No problem!

As lovely as fresh flowers are, their loveliness is always short-lived. But not the case with faux flowers, which can look delightfully realistic these days. Plus you never have to water them or worry about them wilting.

And now get your paper, scissors and hot glue gun ready—here are 20 DIY paper flower tutorials to take you step by step from plain paper to whimsical floral beauties.

DIY Wallpaper Flowers

Download our template to make these striking flowers from wallpaper samples. Simply trace and cut out 8 to 12 (depending on sizes) petals on backs of wallpaper remnants. Pinch together one end of each petal, and secure with hot-glue. Once dry, glue petals together in a circle. Secure to wall with pushpins.

Get the template .

DIY Paper Hydrangeas

These gorgeous, hand-painted hydrangea blooms are crafted from metallic paper for a subtle sheen that delicately catches the light. While this project may seem daunting, the stunning outcome will make it all worth it!

Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith .

DIY Nasturtium Wreath

Follow this easy, step-by-step guide to bring a pop of color to your home décor. Use it as a wreath or wear it as a flower crown!

Get the tutorial at We Are Scout .

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DIY Paper Plate Flowers

Create beautiful blooms on a budget with this easy-to-follow tutorial. This affordable craft would be perfect for parties!

Get the tutorial at Muslin & Merlot .

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DIY Morning Glories

These cheerful flowers will be just as at home in your living space as they are in the still life paintings of the seventeenth-century Dutch and Flemish painters. Best of all, they can be made from any shade of blue crepe paper and still look natural.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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DIY Giant Crepe Paper Roses

For paper flowers with a big impact, try this tutorial for giant crepe paper roses. These beauties are ideal for parties, gifts, or photo shoots.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY! .

DIY Dahlia Paper Flower Wall

Break out the camera! This DIY paper dahlia wall makes a gorgeous backdrop for photos.

Get the tutorial at Abbi Kirsten Collections .

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DIY Paper Hyacinths

This bouquet will brighten up even the darkest of rooms. Embrace all the colors of the rainbow with this fun paper hyacinth project.

Get the tutorial at One Little Project .

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DIY Crepe Paper Flowers

These simple crepe paper flowers offer a charming way to spread cheer to your friends and family. Experiment with petal shapes to make each bloom one of a kind and special.

Get the tutorial at The Art of Simple .

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DIY Oversized Paper Flowers Chalkboard

Add some charm to your chalkboard by adorning it with DIY oversized paper flowers. This tutorial calls for a paper cutter machine, but you can also cut the petals and leaves by hand.

Get the tutorial at Crate & Babble .

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DIY Tissue Paper Poppy Magnets

Boring fridge be gone! Bring pops of color to your kitchen with these DIY tissue paper poppy magnets.

Get the tutorial at This Heart of Mine .

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DIY Pale Pink Paper Flowers

These lovely pastel pink paper flowers are easy to make and require only a few sheets of cardstock. Show them off in a vase or attach them to the top of a gift box, as shown in this tutorial.

Get the tutorial at Frog Prince Paperie .

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DIY Paper Flowers Cake Topper

You don’t have to spend a lot of time or money to decorate a cake. This easy DIY cake topper uses paper flowers for a fun and festive effect.

Get the tutorial at Pretty Providence .

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DIY Paper Flower Wall Art

Looking for large-scale wall art that won’t break the bank? This is the tutorial for you! This project mixes white gardenias, roses, and ranunculus for a neutral look that will work with a variety of decors.

Get the tutorial at Maison De Pax .

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DIY Persimmon Paper Roses

Pretty in persimmon! This adorable little bouquet is fashioned in the perfect shade of orange-red, which pops when paired with green accents.

Get the tutorial at Simply Kelly Designs .

DIY Badminton Birdie Flowers

This tutorial incorporates badminton birdies, giant pom poms and colorful paper for a lively bouquet to brighten your day. The playful colors and materials make this project a fun one to try with kids.

Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte .

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DIY Hanging Vine Garden

Bright hanging garlands are a win for any celebration! These colorful vines only take a few snips of paper and dabs of glue to put together.

Get the tutorial at A Subtle Revelry .

SHOP PENCILS

DIY Felt Flowers

For a little extra texture, try crafting faux flowers from felt. All you’ll need to complete this project are your favorite felt colors and a bag of straws.

Get the tutorial at Delineate Your Dwelling .

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DIY Tricolor Ginger Plant

If you’re into house plants but weren’t blessed with a green thumb, then you’ll love this project. Inspired by a tricolor ginger, this plant will bring a little nature into your home—and best of all, it’ll last forever.

Get the tutorial at Ohoh Deco .

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DIY Oversized Spellbound Rose

This project is modeled after the Spellbound rose, a lovely pink hybrid tea rose. Blogger Jennifer Maker created this unique design by deconstructing a real rose, scanning the petals into her computer, and tracing each petal one in her design software.

Get the tutorial at Jennifer Maker .

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How to Make Paper Flowers + 15 Ways to Use Them

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Paper Flowers: Nothing to Sneeze At

Leave the real flowers to the bees and get to work on a garden of DIY paper flowers. Use tissue paper, coffee filters, crepe paper, thin card stock or standard weight scrapbook paper to fold and roll your way to flowery centerpieces, dahlia wall decor and other whimsical accents.

More ideas: Craft a Party-Perfect Blooming Backdrop on a Budget

DIY Crepe Paper Flowers

Use crepe paper streamers to craft paper roses, carnations and spider mums. The stems are made of floral wire and green masking tape, and pinking shears give the folded paper petals the perfect edges.

Get the Steps: Three Ways to Make Easy Paper Flowers

Crepe Paper Flowers Redux

Still have some crepe paper left? Use it to try your hand at peonies, daisies and tulips as well.

Get the steps: How to Make Crepe Paper Flowers

Coffee Filter Flowers

White coffee filters are a blank canvas for a watercolor bath so you can make flowers in soft pastels or loud brights. Ever needed a blue rose? Here's how to get one.

Get the Steps: Make Coffee Filter Flowers

Cupcake Liner Paper Flowers

This paper flower DIY comes together quickly since cupcake liners are already perfectly textured circles. Think of all the color and pattern possibilities for cupcake liner flowers.

Tissue Paper Peonies

These tissue paper peonies are very convincing since they're made with faux floral stamens. No pollen, no problem — and no ants!

Tissue Paper Asters and Mums

These tissue paper flowers come together quickly because they're secured by wrapping a pipe cleaner around the center of paper strips. A few quick snips with the scissors give the petals the proper shape.

Get the Steps: How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers

Rolled Paper Dahlias

Giant paper dahlias are probably the easiest DIY on the list. Grab your scissors, some double-sided tape, plenty of scrapbook paper and a cardboard cake circle (or a cardboard circle you cut yourself) and get to work. These will look great on the wall!

Get the Steps: Easy DIY Craft: Paper Dahlias

Origami Paper Flowers

Try your hand at origami — the Japanese art of paper folding. These paper flowers are a true labor of love, but just think of all the possibilities!

Get the Steps: How to Make Origami Paper Flowers

Easy Paper Orchids

Get the tropical orchid look for a fraction of the cost when you make them out of paper.

Easy Rolled Paper Roses

Rolled paper roses are a super forgiving flower to make. Start by cutting just about any type of paper into a circle, then cut the circle into a spiral, leaving a circle at the middle. Roll it and hold it together with hot glue. Easy, peasy.

Get the Steps: How to Make Rolled Paper Roses

Perfect Paper Gardenias

Delicate gardenias lose their beautiful white hue quickly after they're picked, but the paper form doesn't lose its elegance. Find your hot glue gun; these are well worth the effort.

Easy Paper Mums

This DIY requires some work with scissors to cut out your paper mums, but the rich colors are absolutely stunning. The flower and leaf template will have you well on your way to a pot of flowers that never wilts.

DIY Paper Poinsettias

These low-maintenance holiday flowers are one less thing for you to take care of during the busiest time of the year.

Get the steps: DIY Paper Poinsettias

Ways to Use Your Paper Flowers

The obvious place to use a paper flower is in place of a real one — they're great for bouquets, centerpieces and corsages, but their versatility and relative hardiness (compared to their fresh-cut counterparts) means you can get creative with them. What if you used paper flowers to decorate gift bags, top a cake or create a paper flower photo backdrop?

Get the steps: Craft a Party-Perfect Blooming Backdrop on a Budget

Paper Flower Door Wreath

Who needs a pocket full of posies when you can put them on a wreath and hang them right on your front door?

Get the Steps: Make a Paper Posey Spring Wreath

Paper Flower Gift Box Embellishments

Skip the bow and use a paper flower on top of a gift box.

Frilly Paper Flower Valentine's Decor

Welcome guests to your Valentine's Day party with the whimsy of tissue paper flowers. Create big ones for an overhead statement, and use smaller ones as accents on party favors.

Get the Steps: Make Paper Flower Party Decor

Add Flair to Plain Gift Bags

Personalize solid color or kraft paper gift bags with quick and easy accordion-fold paper flowers.

Get the steps: How to Add Tissue Paper Flowers to a Simple Holiday Gift Bag

Crepe Paper Roses and Hanging Branches

Turn your DIY paper roses (or any other paper flower!) into outdoor decor when you hang them over your patio table. That's one way to dress up a summer dinner party.

Honeybee Pinata with Paper Flowers

These purple tissue paper flowers look like the real thing. Not much into bees for your garden party? You could always make the entire pinata one big flower bouquet.

Get the Steps: Make a Honeybee Garden Pinata

Paper Flower Lanterns

Cheap paper lantern + cheap paper flowers = big money looks in your home or on your patio.

Paper Tulip Centerpieces

One of the crafts in Paper to Petal: 75 Whimsical Paper Flowers to Craft by Hand by Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrell is these amazing paper tulip centerpieces. Tiptoe through the tulips year-round!

Paper Flower Basket

Using DIY paper flowers is a great way to dress up an Easter basket, but the concept really works for any basket.

Get the Steps: How to Make a Paper Flower Easter Basket

Blooming Paper Flower Backdrop

Need a place to take pictures on Mother's Day? Want the perfect backdrop for a bridal shower cake table? Paper flower wall: all the beauty, a fraction of the price and none of the pollen.

Get the Steps: Craft a Party-Perfect Blooming Backdrop on a Budget

Paper Flower Garland

Decorate for a wedding shower with paper rosebud garland. Create your paper rosebuds and then hot glue them to ribbon before hanging.

Wedding Confetti Cones With Paper Flowers

For your DIY paper flower wedding chair accent, gather the following materials: printable scrapbook paper, scissors, ruler, pencil, double-sided tape, crepe paper, floral tape and hot glue.

Get the Steps: How to Make Wedding Confetti Cones

Paper Bouquets for Flower Girls

A paper flower bouquet isn't going to wither like fresh-cut flowers, and that means it's a great souvenir for your flower girl to enjoy long after the ceremony is over. Don't limit it to just the kids — the entire bridal party could get in on this!

Get the Steps: How to Make Paper Flowers for a Wedding Bouquet

Paper Flower Bridal Bouquet

If your bridal party bouquets are paper, you don't have to worry about what flowers are in season when you get married, and you sure don't have to worry about busting your budget. Win-win.

Paper Flower Cake Topper

Skip the bride and/or groom figurines and save money on your floral budget by using paper flowers as your wedding cake topper. Don't stop at matrimony — recycle this idea for baby showers, bridal showers and fancy dinner parties.

Get the Steps: Turn Basic Tissue Paper Into a Party-Worthy Flower Cake Topper

Paper Flowers: The Ultimate Amateur Craft

Seriously — anybody can master paper flowers. We recently challenged some of the non-crafty HGTV team members to a paper flower challenge. If they figured it out, you can too.

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Paper flowers are perfect for weddings, get-well-soons, birthdays, baby showers, decorations, and just a kind "thinking of you" moment for anyone in your life. They are easy and cheap to make, so you really don't have to worry about the cost or your level of skill. You don't have to make a whole bouquet either – just one flower with a card tied to it is pretty and can be that extra touch you’re looking for.

Making Petaled Paper Flowers

• For watercolor paper, you simply dip your brush in a bit of clean water, add some watercolor paint to the tips of the brush, and go over the paper. The best part about it is that it’s supposed to look slightly different in every spot, so you don’t have to worry about shading or blending.
• You can also use cardstock or construction paper, too, and it’s quicker and cheaper. You just won’t have the soft gradient of watercolor paper; however, you could choose a more vivid color with this type instead.
• Make a whole bunch. Each flower will require at least 12 squares or so. And it’s not that the 1" squares are in the middle and the 3" squares are on the outside – instead, it’s just the amount you roll them up to get them bigger and smaller. A 3" flower, for example, will be made entirely of 3" squares.
• To make your cut, place your scissors on the open side and cut it into a half-arch type of thing (that is, rounded at the top). When you open it up, you'll notice that it's now in the shape of a petal.
• And then unroll them. When you unroll them, they'll maintain a bit of the curve of the roll. Can you see how they might fit together to form a flower?
• Hold it there for a second, being careful not to get any hot glue on your fingers. You now have the very center of your flower and can start attaching petals.
• Every layer should peep out from between the layer before. In the valley where the two petals meet in one layer should be the center of the petal from the next layer. And again, with each succeeding layer, your petals should get less and less rolled up. [1] X Research source
• Once your layers reach the size and width that you want, you're done. It's as simple as that! With this technique, they look even better in groups, so don't stop now. Make a few to stick together to make their beauty (and your creativity) exponentially more remarkable.

Making Rolled Paper Roses

• For the paper, construction, watercolor, or scrapbook paper works best. Anything that's on the stiffer side and colorful will do the trick.
• It doesn't have to be perfect, uniform, or even by any means. A lopsided, wonky spiral will be just as adorable as a spiral that was meticulously drawn down to the millimeter. Just draw a spiral like your inner seven-year-old self might draw a spiral and that’ll be great.
• To roll, hold the very center to the edge of your pencil or Q-tip. then roll it up like a spool of ribbon, each length on top of the other. As your spiral starts to get bigger, you'll notice that it starts to move downward. This is how it's supposed to be.
• Your first one or two may not be perfect, but as you keep going you'll be able to figure out what will create the look you're going for. You'll also notice that as you create more, they look neater and neater.
• You could also attach a pipe cleaner or a hanger wrapped in green planter's tape to the bottom for a stem. Who doesn't love a homemade bouquet?

Making Tissue Carnations

• When you've chosen your tissue paper, place them together, lined up in a pile.

• If you're making several flowers experiment with different sizes. Just cut strips that are of various widths and it will automatically create smaller and bigger flowers.
• Leave an inch or so of tissue paper untouched at one end of the strip. This will be the part of the flower that you work with and use as your base, so you don't want it shredded.
• The strip should still include every layer of tissue paper that you started with. No need to cut one sheet at a time.
• If you don't want a masking tape bud, you can either color the masking tape or cover it with more tissue paper. You could also try leaving the floral wire exposed. With enough petals, it may blend right in.
• Once the tape is on, fluff your "petals" to give them a more flowery look. Spread them out and squish them a little to get them to sprawl out like a carnation.

• If your flower still seems like it's missing something, try wrapping a ribbon around the base. This also provides you another way to attach the flower to something without using the tape. A ribbon is much more delicate and will emphasize the cuteness of your flower.

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Things You'll Need

• Watercolor, construction paper, or cardstock
• Cardstock or construction paper
• Pencil or pen (for writing)
• Q-tip or pencil (for rolling)
• Ruler (optional)
• Hot glue (optional)
• Several sheets of tissue paper
• Floral wire
• Masking tape
• Floral tape
• Ribbon (optional)

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To make paper flowers, cut various size squares out of pieces of colorful paper or cardstock, and fold them in half. Use your scissors to round the edges of the squares into an oval petal shape. Then, unfold the squares. Next, roll the papers lengthwise to curve the petals. Glue the smallest squares in a tight circle to create the center of the flower. Continue adding petals to the outside, working in a circle. The petals should be layered and staggered so that the flower grows outward. If you want to learn how to roll paper roses or make tissue paper carnations instead, keep reading the article! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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In today’s post: Find 20 tutorials for stunning DIY paper flowers. Printable templates and step by step instructions make it easy. Giant flowers, roses, tissue paper flowers, and more.

It’s hard to believe you can turn paper into a flower that looks so real! The tutorials below will teach you how to make beautiful flowers out of a variety of papers. Paper flowers are perfect for decorating your home because they never wilt and you don’t have to water them. These blooms also make great handmade gifts, and many are perfect for weddings too!

I’ve gathered up 20 of my favorite DIY paper flower tutorials here. You’ll find easy paper flowers (so easy you could make them with your kids!), giant paper flowers, paper flower templates, and more.

How to Make Paper Flowers

All of the paper flower tutorials that I link to below are made with paper. Some use normal printer paper or colored cardstock, while others use different types of paper such as crepe paper, tissue paper, or even coffee filters. I’ve noted below what kind of paper each flower tutorial uses, as well as which ones come with printable templates.

Giant Paper Flowers

Giant Crepe Paper Roses

This lovely tutorial for making giant crepe paper roses uses a template available from Martha Stewart. They are so pretty and the large size and multiple layers of petals makes them stunning. Find it at Studio DIY .

These large paper flowers from come with a printable template and a cutting file so you can cut the petals by hand with scissors or using a Silhouette cutting machine. They’re made with card stock, which means you’ll have tons of color options at your local craft store, so you can make the large petals from darker colors and cut the small petals from lighter colors. The post includes tips and tricks to make assembling the flowers easy. Find it at Hey Let’s Make Stuff .

Large Flowers for Your Wall

Decorate a wall or window with a rainbow of giant paper flowers. These bold flowers are made with card stock and hot glue and make a huge impact. A variety of colors and flower types in all different sizes are mixed in this stunning display. This post includes printable templates and free svg files so you can cut flowers by hand or with a Cricut machine or Silhouette. Find it at The Craft Patch .

Giant Alora Rose

This giant Alora Rose from is made with standard card stock, with spray paint added to the edges of the flower petals for a more dimensional look. The printable template does cost a few dollars, but the post includes multiple step by step photos and the finished flower is stunning! Find it at Burlap and Blue .

Printable Paper Flower Templates

Paper Flower Wedding Bouquet

Would you ever imagine you could make a wedding bouquet from paper flowers? You’ll use crepe paper to create this beautiful bunch of blooms, which is easier to make than it looks thanks for a printable template. Mix white petals with bold yellow flower centers for an exquisite bouquet that will last forever. Find it at The House That Lars Built .

Paper Narcissus

Like the wedding bouquet above, this flower is also made with crepe paper and comes with a printable template. Find it at The House That Lars Built .

Paper Gardenia

Lia Griffith may be the queen of paper flower-making! She offers multiple free paper flower templates on her site and fantastic step by step photo instructions. This paper gardenia can be made from standard size white or colored paper and makes a lovely gift topper.

Lisianthus Blooms

Make these beautiful paper lisianthus blooms using whatever color of crepe paper you like best! Find the printable template and cutting files at Lia Griffith .

Paper Roses

How to Make Paper Roses

Learn how to make paper roses using a printable template with this tutorial from It’s Always Autumn . The template is designed for standard printer paper and comes in five different colors so you can craft a beautiful bouquet. Having a template makes these easier to create than other paper rose tutorials.

Watercolor Roses

For another detailed step by step tutorial for paper roses, visit  Capitol Romance . These roses are made using standard printer paper that was painted with watercolors, but you could also use book paper, sheet music, wrapping paper, etc.

Crepe Paper Roses

The process for these paper roses is a little more involved than some of the other tutorials but the results are stunning and realistic. You’ll use petals cut from crepe paper and then color them with paint + water. Find it at We Lived Happily Ever After .

Easy Paper Roses

For super easy paper roses, use a Silhouette cut file! These pretty persimmon paper roses are easy to make using standard card stock. Find them at Simply Kelly Designs .

Easy DIY Paper Flowers

Modern Rolled Flowers

These modern rolled flowers can be made with standard size card stock in any color you choose. Trace a spiral design on the paper with a pencil, then cut it out and roll it up. It’s fast enough that you’ll be able to make a whole bouquet. These are a great option if you’re a beginner, and they’d be a fun project to do with your kids. Find them at The Casual Craftlete .

Cupcake Liner Flowers

These cute DIY polka flowers are also very easy to make by folding and cutting cupcake liners, which you can find in a variety of colors and patterns. The stems are made from pencils! Find the tutorial from Lia Griffiths via  Skip To My Lou .

Coffee Filter Flowers

This video tutorial teaches you how to make flowers from coffee filters. They turn out very pretty and you can make them in any color you’d like. Plus you can find packages of coffee filters at the dollar store, so these are very inexpensive to make, as well as being easy to put together! Find it at Two Shades of Pink .

Paper Spider Mums

These paper spider mums start with long rectangles of paper and use a simple fringe + roll technique, making them easy enough for kids to make. This is another paper flower you can make using standard size colored paper. Find them at Live Laugh Rowe .

Tissue Paper Flowers

How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers

Tissue paper is easy to find in a variety of colors and very affordable. A simple accordion fold is the key to assembling these flowers. Moving gifs make this tutorial super easy to follow! Find it at We Can Make Anything .

More Tips for Tissue Paper Flowers

For even more info about tissue paper flowers, visit this tutorial from The Craft Patch . You’ll learn what size tissue paper to start with for large, small, or medium size flowers, as well as how to cut the tissue paper to give your flowers a unique look.

Tissue Paper Poppies

It’s hard to believe these paper poppies are made from tissue paper! Hint – they get their pretty variegated color from bleach. The post includes clear step by step directions and photos. Find them at Lia Griffith .

Crepe Paper Streamer Flowers

Instead of full sheets of tissue paper, this flower is made from a roll of crepe paper streamers, which are inexpensive and easy to find in a variety of colors. Use floral wire or a pipe cleaner for the stem. Find them at Simple As That .

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Want to know how to elevate your decorations game without using real flowers? Paper flowers are surprisingly easy to make and the project is a great way to sharpen your paper crafts skills. Below, find 28 fun and easy DIY paper flower tutorials for you to follow.

Oversized Paper Flowers

These oversized flowers make beautiful wall decor or even pretty centerpieces! Make a bunch to create a collage or photo backdrop for your next party.

Large Paper Flowers from The Spruce

Photobooth Factory Scattered Flowers Paper Craft

Photo backdrops for parties seem to be all the rage these days. Make some colorful tissue paper flowers and attach them artistically on a wall. Brightly colored paper flowers will add a "pop" to your pictures without costing a lot of money for photo props or backgrounds. This beautiful paper floral backdrop would be an excellent party decoration for a wedding or shower . Or put the flowers on your walls at home to just brighten up your living spaces! 

DIY Photobooth Backdrop from Lovely Indeed

Pretty Tissue Paper Flowers

Tissue paper flowers are super easy to make and look delightful when arranged in a metal watering can. The bright colors will lift your spirits when the weather is cold or gloomy. Make some cheery upbeat paper flowers to brighten your home today!

Tissue Paper Flowers   from   The Spruce

Crepe Paper and Watercolor Flower

These paper peonies are the most beautiful you'll ever find. The peonies are made from white crepe paper and painted with watercolors, resulting in lovely delicate paper flowers that look almost real. Don't skip this project.

Make several and welcome Spring into your home this year with a lovely peony arrangement. It will look stunning and add a fresh look to your home decor.

Crepe and Watercolor Flower Tutorial from Craftberry Bush

Paper Plate Flowers

Did you know that you can craft stunning paper flowers from paper plates? This tutorial teaches how to make higher quality paper flowers out of the most basic products. It is not necessary to spend a lot of money to have beautiful party decorations. All you need is paint, paper and a little bit of craftiness, as this project proves.

These flowers would look stunning as a photo backdrop for your next event—no one will ever guess that the blossoms had such humble beginnings.

Paper Plate Flowers from Muslin and Merlot

Freesia Paper Flower Craft

Learn how to make freesias and welcome Spring back again! This floral craft is a Lia Griffith design, and like her other projects, it is gorgeous. She states that this is one of the more time-consuming paper flowers she offers, but promises the end results are worth the time and effort. They are ideal for decorating your home this spring. 

Freesia Paper Flower  from  Lia Griffith

Giant Crepe Paper Flowers

Bigger is better! Have some fun making giant crepe paper flowers to decorate your home, party or just for enjoyment with your children. They make lovely photo props and will add pops of color to your pictures.

Younger children will like building these giant beauties then posing for pictures with them.  Make your family photo portrait special with these unusual photo props and enjoy the memories for years to come!

How to Make Giant Crepe Paper Flowers  from Happy Hour Projects

Paper Flower Backdrop with Leaf

This paper flower craft project works well as either home decor or as a photo backdrop. Don't let the picture above fool you! The flowers may look small, but they are actually a full 12 inches in size. These beauties look especially elegant when made from pastel-colored paper.

Paper Flower Backdrop and Leaf Tutorial from Ash and Crafts

Square Paper Flower Wreath

Most wreaths are circular, so it is quite refreshing to see this colorful square-shaped tissue paper flower wreath. Pretty and bright, its appearance clearly says "Welcome Spring." This wreath would work very well as an Easter holiday decoration.

Square Paper Flower Wreath from Homemade Ginger

Cupcake Liner Paper Flower Craft

SometimespPaper flowers are produced from unexpected sources. Would you believe these are made from cupcake liners? The fluted ridges of the liners add just the right amount of texture making these flowers pop. This project is a perfect paper flower craft to make with your children. Guaranteed!

Cupcake Liner Paper Flower Craft from Elegance and Enchantment

DIY Votive Paper Flower Craft

Make your guests feel special at your next dinner party or party with these paper flower votives that add ambiance to your table when illuminated. And no need to worry about fire hazards: the paper flowers are wrapped around electronic tea lights, so they are very safe. No need to worry about fire hazards.

DIY Votive Paper Flower Craft from Dream a Little Bigger

Paper Wedding Bouquet

This beautiful wedding bouquet is a hybrid, with both real and paper floral elements. Adding some crepe paper flowers is a clever way to save a little bit of the cost while still maintaining an upscale look.  You really can't tell the difference unless you take a very close look. What a clever way to save on your wedding budget.

Paper Wedding Bouquet  from  Lia Griffith

Wildflower Paper Craft

These lovely purple crepe paper flowers are just the thing to welcome warmer weather after a long winter. Although the instructions are in Russian, the pictures demonstrating the construction techniques are quite easy to follow. The average crafter shouldn't have any problems making this paper flower craft, even if the tutorial is in another language.

Wildflower Paper Craft Tutorial from Country Masters

Paper Wisteria Flower Party Decorations

Wisterias are all-time favorite flowers. These stunning paper versions would be lovely as wedding decor. Can't you just imagine the bride and groom making their vows underneath these paper beauties?

Paper Wisteria Flower Party Decorations from Sneak Peek

Paper Flower Hair Accessory

Make some paper flowers and use them as hair accessories. Why not? They look quite nice when you placed them into braided hair or apply as a crown when you have your hair in an updo. The style is bohemian and looks best on younger women. So pretty!

Paper Flower Hair Accessory  from  Paper & Stitch

Giant Paper Sunflowers

Sunflowers make a statement that summer is here—beautiful when arranged in a vase and placed on your kitchen table. Every time you look at them, you will smile and your spirits will be lifted.

Giant Paper Sunflowers  from  Nichol Spohr

Heart Leaf-Shaped Paper Philodendron Craft

Although this particular papercraft is not a flower but a plant, the paper philodendron craft nonetheless is still quite lovely. It is a perfect faux plant for a dark corner where nothing can grow. Give your home a fresh look with some simulated greenery.

Heart Leaf Shaped Paper Philodendron Craft from The House That Lars Built

Paper Anemone Flower

Anemone flowers are traditionally used in wedding decor, but these beautiful paper flowers are suitable for any occasion. Throw together a few of these paper lovelies for some color that won't fade.

Paper Anemone Flower from The Spruce

Heart-Shaped Rolled Paper Flower Wall Decor

Paper flowers can look almost like the real thing, or they can be as unique as you want. It all depends on your imagination and the type of paper you use to construct your flowers. The very best thing about paper flowers is that you will never have to water them. Gotta love that! 

Heart-Shaped Rolled Paper Flower Wall Decor from Canary Street Crafts

Red Rose Party Decor

Instructions for this red rose project includes templates for the flowers—make some of these for your next party! These flowers are cleverly attached to a wall with Command Poster Strips that will minimize wall damage.

How to Make Easy Paper Roses  from   Printable Crush

Tissue Paper Flower Gift Toppers

Presents are so exciting when you take the time and effort to wrap them beautifully. Elegant packaging can make a simple gift look like much, much more. The tissue paper gift toppers look dramatic when placed on top of dark wrapping paper, with matching ribbon. These paper flowers are guaranteed to put a smile on the gift recipients face.

DIY Tissue Paper Flower Gift Topper   from The House that Lars Built

Crepe Paper Peony Flower

Peonies are always a sign of early summer. These delicately colored peony flowers look stunning. They will remind you of long, lazy summer days, visiting with friends and lemonade. Simply beautiful!

Crepe Paper Peony Flower Tutorial   from   Torie Jayne

Black and White Paper Paper Blossom Craft

This  black paper poppy craft  was originally designed as a Halloween craft, but is fabulous at any time of the year! The flower and vase are simple in design and are a beautiful example of the "less is more"  principle.

Paper Blossoms   from   Vitamini Handmade

DIY Paper Magnolia Blossoms

Welcome spring into your home with crepe paper magnolias. The flowers are glued to an actual branch, which adds a touch of realism to the project. Arrange them in a vase, and enjoy!

DIY Paper Magnolia Blossoms   from   Vitamini Handmade

Beautiful Paper Magnolia Flowers

Paper crafter extraordinaire Lia Griffith designed these magnificent magnolias. Paper magnolias have never looked more beautiful. Make sure to read the comments section underneath the tutorial for Lisa's paper source suggestions. The right type of paper helps turn paper flowers from ordinary to ones that are "Oh, so special!".

Paper Magnolia Flower   from   Lia Griffith

Succulents Are All the Rage

Succulents are very trendy right now. They seem to be everywhere! This project shows just how easy it is to make paper versions of these plants. The project also includes beautiful photos showing examples of several lovely arrangements made from four plant designs.

Four Paper Succulent Tutorials  from   Lia Griffith

Kraft Paper Flower

Make these stunning paper flowers from ordinary kraft paper to lend an organic feel to your home decor. This project is an intermediary level that may not be suitable for beginners. The flowers do take some time and effort to produce, but you will certainly be happy with the results. The paper flowers are striking and look lovely in a vase in groups of three.

Beautiful Kraft Paper Flower   from   TheSpruce

How to Make a Paper Daisy

Daisies have always been the favorite flower for many people, ideal for simple bouquets but also fabulous for weddings, baby showers, and bridal party decor. This sweet flower is so versatile!

Make some paper daisies for your party or home decoration, and enjoy their beauty for a long time to come!

How to Make a Paper Daisy   from   The Spruce

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Love making lovely things that surprise even you when you realize you created them yourself? One of my favorite things I recently learned to make are paper flowers. They may not sound super impressive at first, but when you look at these and realize all the places you can use them, you will fall in love with this artsy craft just like I did. You can decorate your home with paper flowers, of course, and they last, unlike the real variety. Make them with paper scraps, too, so they can basically be free decor. I use them to decorate gifts and birthday cards, too, and sometimes even keep one in my car to give to that special someone I know I am going to need to make smile. Seriously, these flowers just make people happy, especially when they realize they were handmade with love. Check out the step by step tutorials to learn how. Think about other ways to use them, too, I think wedding decor could be brilliant with some of these, DIY party favors, a neat craft to make with the girls, you name it. Get crafty with these 43 DIY paper flower projects.

How to Make Paper Flowers | 43 Tutorials and Ideas

1. paper water lilies and chrysanthemums.

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Make these flowers with some copy paper in your free time. Let your imagination run wild with these Paper Water Lilies And Chrysanthemums. Learn how to make them yourself in this easy DIY tutorial from Only Just Becoming.

2. Paper Daffodil Wreath

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This DIY Paper Daffodil Wreath can be a wonderful spring craft for older kids to make, it is a great decoration – just imagine a DIY spring wreath made out of these paper daffodils. This wreath is so simple to make from supplies you have around your house. So go ahead and get crafting!

3. Crepe Paper Rose Buds

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These Crepe Paper Rose Buds are just beautiful! I have been looking all week what flowers to make. I’m getting some crepe paper today and will pull out my glue gun. You can find the complete set of instructions from Lia Griffith. Can’t wait to make these!

4. DIY Paper Peonies

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Make these gorgeous DIY Paper Peonies with this free printable template and full step-by-step tutorial from Bride and Breakfast. It’s a perfect DIY craft to give your home, party, or office the touch of beauty.

5. Crepe Paper Wildflower

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I am seriously having a flower fever with this absolutely beautiful Crepe Paper Wildflower DIY. Crepe-paper flowers capture the essence of flowers without all the botanical details. Their whimsy makes them not only a pleasure to behold but also an enjoyable project to undertake. Learn this and more from Oh Everything Handmade.

6. Tissue Paper Poppy Magnets

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Make your own gorgeous paper poppies with this simple tissue paper poppy magnets tutorial from This Heart Of Mine Blog. These are sweet and easy enough to make with kids. Love the idea of making them for the fridge so you can see them every day and will add some pop of color to the kitchen.

7. Giant Paper Flower Window Treatment

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Create a whimsical, colorful and unique window treatment using giant paper flowers. Learn how to make different kinds of paper flowers to use for home decor or parties. Paper flowers would also be adorable in a little girl’s bedroom so if you’re feeling crafty, read the full tutorial from The Craft Patch Blog.

8. DIY Paper Flower Bells

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I just love how versatile crepe papers can be. Just look at these pretty flower bells from The House That Lars Built. They’d be wonderful as centerpieces for a party or even as decoration in your home. I’m going to be making some for my mantle!

9. DIY Paper Cherry Blossoms

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Create blossoms that would last you forever with this DIY Paper Cherry Blossoms from Happy Happy Nester. This project is an excellent resource for paper flowers for a wedding or even as a home decoration. I’m now going to fill my home with Cherry Blossoms. They definitely have the ability to cheer up the dullest day.

10. English Daisy Paper Flowers

What could be better to brighten up your decor than with English Daisies? These are so easy and fun to make, but they look really complicated…I was so surprised! There are so many uses for these flowers. Not only are they beautiful in a vase, but they look fabulous on gift-wrapped presents, on hats, jackets, in your hair, weddings…just to name a few.

11. Pretty Paper Flower Centerpiece

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12. Paper Flower Narcissus

13. DIY Paper Spider Mums

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14. Accordion Paper Flowers

15. Paper Wisteria

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16. DIY Paper Coral Charm Peony

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17. Painted And Microwaved Crepe Rose

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18. DIY Book Page Flowers

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19. DIY Giant Paper Flowers

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20. Bright And Beautiful Paper Flowers

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21. DIY Giant Rose

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22. Watercolor Paper Rose

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23. Persimmon Paper Roses

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24. DIY Rustic Paper Bridal Bouquet

25. Crepe Paper Water Lily

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26. DIY Giant Crepe Paper Roses

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28. Simple Paper Flowers

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29. DIY Extra Large Paper Flowers

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Paper Flower Craft Techniques

A course by eileen ng eileen ng eileen_handmade follow teacher plus craft artist and maker. madrid, spain. joined june 2020 , craft artist and maker, learn how to use paper to create a wide variety of everlasting blooms and foliage.

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Imagine capturing the beauty of nature with something as simple as paper. Eileen Ng, also known as Eileen Handmade, does just that. Fascinated with the natural world from a very young age, the craft artist and maker creates unique floral installations and sculptures that breathe life into any space.

In this course, explore organic textures and shapes by cutting and shaping paper into botanical masterpieces. Eileen teaches you how to make realistic petals, leaves, and stems using basic materials like paper, twigs, and wire. Once your arrangement is complete, find the ideal location and fill your environment with natural harmony.

What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 11 downloads

• 15 lessons (1h 40m)
• 11 additional resources (2 files)
• Online and at your own pace
• Available on the app
• Audio: English
• Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?

Create a decorative floral arrangement with paper flowers and foliage to be displayed in a vase of your choice.

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Who is this online course for?

Anyone who wants to make realistic and unique paper flowers using simple craft techniques.

Requirements and materials

No previous knowledge or specific skills are required, just curiosity and some imagination.

Essential tools for completing this course include crêpe paper, scissors, glue, green floristry tape, twigs, and wire.

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Mi valoración del curso es 100%. Estoy fascinada . Es didáctico, super claro y me ha dado un gran impulso para mis artesanías. Los sigo desde Argentina, provincia de Mendoza. GRACIAS.

Curso inspirador e muito didático. ao final é possível fazer flores lindas

This course is a wonderful introduction to making paper flowers. Eileen carefully walks you through each step of the way, her instructions are clear, and her creative eye teaches you to think about how to really "see" flowers to make them more realistic. I haven't started my project as I'm still waiting for my supplies to arrive, but this course has left me feeling confident to try!

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Eileen Ng A course by Eileen Ng

Eileen Ng, also known as Eileen Handmade, is an artist and maker specialized in paper crafts. Originally from London, she creates handmade botanical sculptures, installations, and decorations for clients around Europe.

Eileen experiments with a wide range of naturally inspired shapes, textures, and colors, collaborating with designers and working on commissioned work from her studio in Madrid.

Introduction

• What We Will Do in the Course?

Preparation, the First Steps

• Tools and Materials
• Talking about Different Flowers, Leaves, Arrangements
• Introduction to Paper, Card, Twigs, Wire, and Tape
• Techniques for Creating the Centre of the Flowers and Leaves
• Techniques for Creating Petals

To the Making

• Choosing a Vase and Where It Will Be Placed
• Choosing Your Colour Palette
• How to Make a Stem and Branches, and Attach Centres and Petals Using Glue
• How to Create a Complete Flower- Creating a Branch with Leaves Using Floristry Tape
• Planning Your Floral Arrangement
• Where to Place Your Floral Piece
• Tips on Cleaning Your Floral Arrangement

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30 Easy DIY Paper Flowers to Make (Step by Step)

Making paper flowers is a creative and fun activity that allows you to make your own personal, homemade flowers. Learn how to make paper flowers at home with our 30 easy DIY paper flowers guide , including step by step instructions. From simple and basic paper flowers to more intricate techniques, we provide paper flower tutorials perfect for craft enthusiasts of all levels.

Our guide offers an array of DIY paper flowers varying from accordion-folded flowers to giant crepe roses. Transforming a plain piece of paper into a beautiful flower is not just an enjoyable pastime but also a way to beautify your home. Paper flowers can be used for wall decorations, Valentine’s Day decor, gift wrapping, or making a realistic-looking bouquet. Making paper flowers for kids can also become a fun family activity.

With our step-by-step guide, you will find complete details on the materials required, useful illustrations, and clear instructions to make your own DIY paper flowers smoothly. Whether you’re using plain paper, construction paper, or newspapers, the process becomes a breeze with our guide. So let’s get crafty, release your imagination, and start making delightful DIY paper flowers today. In no time, you’ll be adding a handmade touch to your home with colorful DIY paper flowers.

1. Tissue Paper Flowers – Step-by-Step Tutorial

Bring your imagination to life with beautiful DIY tissue paper flowers! Perfect for brightening up any room in your home or making stunning party decorations, this fun project is the perfect way to unleash your creativity.

With a few simple steps and materials, make these gorgeous blooms that will add a pop of vibrancy no matter the occasion. Follow the step-by-step tutorial and have your unique bouquets ready in no time – all you need is a piece of tissue paper, scissors, and some floral wire. Let’s get started on making these cheerful decorations today! mommalew

2. Easy DIY Paper Flowers

Make stunning paper flowers with ease using this easy DIY paper flowers project! You can make beautiful blooms with various pretty patterns with the help of craft paper, scissors, glue, and a round object like a plate or cup. Make stems and leaves to add even more detail, and make unique bouquets to place in vases or use for wall decor.

You can also make wreaths out of these easy-to-make paper flowers for an eye-catching display that will brighten up any room in your home. Get creative and mix different colors and patterns – no matter what look you desire, it’s possible with paper flowers! instructables

3. How to Make a Paper Flower Bouquet for Spring

Welcome to an enchanted springtime craft – making a DIY paper flower bouquet! Whether experienced or just starting, making this stunning bouquet is the perfect way to welcome the season. You’ll love watching as each layer of paper comes together and unfolds into beautiful blooms – get obsessed with how folding and layering the pieces of these gorgeous flowers make a dimension that mimics the real thing!

Pick a dreamy color palette to take your bouquet to the next lovely level. So don’t wait — grab some supplies today and start crafting your paper flower bouquet for Spring! prettylifegirls

4. DIY Paper Flowers With Stems

Need help deciding how to spruce up your living room? Look no further than these DIY paper flowers with stems! Crafted from crepe and green craft paper, you can easily whip up a unique bouquet of beautiful heliconia flowers.

It’s the perfect weekend activity for any level of crafter – beginner or advanced – as it requires minimal supplies and is surprisingly easy to make. You only need scissors, craft glue, crepe, and green craft paper. With an extra touch of imagination and creative flair, watch your handmade blooms come alive in no time!

So why not make something that will last long after the petals have wilted away? Give paper flowers with stems a go today – you won’t regret it! craftaholicwitch

5. Modern Accordion Folded Paper Flowers

Add modern flair to your next party or event with these gorgeous modern accordion folded paper flowers! This creative and unique craft is perfect for decorating without breaking the bank.

With no skills required, anyone can easily make beautiful accordion-folded paper flowers in bold origami patterns – so easy that even a child could do it! All you have to do is cut, fold, and tape – it’s that simple. The impact of this colorful decor will wow your guests, plus you’ll save time and money on those pricey store-bought decorations!

Use them as centerpieces for tables or make a backdrop for photos – either way, your modern paper flowers will surely add beauty wherever they’re placed. So prepare for an unforgettable gathering with DIY modern accordion-folded paper flowers! diycandy

6. Make Your Own Paper Flowers

Are you looking for an easy, creative way to bring a smile to someone’s face this Mother’s Day? DIY paper flowers are the perfect solution! You can make stunning faux floral arrangements with simple supplies and tools that look like an expert-made them.

Not only do these blooms make thoughtful gifts, but they’re also a fun and fulfilling craft project that even beginners can try their hand at. Whether your taste is classic or modern, there’s sure to be a paper flower design that will fit perfectly into your space. Bring cheer into any room with beautiful handmade bouquets – it has never been easier! sugarbeecrafts

7. Homemade Giant Crepe Paper Roses

Looking for an amazing gift that will show your Mom just how much you love her this Mother’s Day? Look no further than DIY giant crepe paper roses! This stunning creation will impress and fill any room with personality. Plus, it only takes about an hour to make – perfect for busy Moms needing something special from their loving children.

With these giant crepe paper roses, your Mom will know how much she means to you! So don’t wait – surprise her by making the ultimate homemade gesture that looks beautiful and thoughtful. studiodiy

8. How to Make Flowers Out of Paper

Make your own beautiful and intricate paper flowers to use in party decorations with this easy DIY project! You can make stunning blooms lasting for years in just a half hour. Perfect for customizing any occasion, these paper flower creations are super versatile; adjust the size of each bloom to fit whatever project you have in mind.

You’ll love playing around with colors and textures to make unique floral arrangements that will wow your guests! Get creative and make something special – start crafting beautiful paper flowers today. tarts crafts

9. How to Make Large Paper Flowers

Delight in the beauty of handmade paper flowers with a DIY large paper flowers PDF template. Transform any room, party, or event into a magical wonderland with these stunning giant flowers that hang together as one beautiful piece.

This special template makes it quick and easy to make your wall-hanging bouquet for a fraction of the cost you’d pay for store-bought floral decorations. Plus, they hold up well – much better than tissue paper versions!

Decorate your walls, add cheerful decor to your home, or make a memorable flowery backdrop for birthday parties and other celebrations with these unique handcrafted blooms. Make something amazing today and get crafting with Large paper flower templates! letsmakestuff

10. DIY Paper Flowers With Free Template

Make stunning paper flowers with our free flower template! Make your own unique DIY paper flower bouquets as a special gift for Mothers’ Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, or any other occasion. These wonderful paper flowers look so beautiful and are surprisingly simple to make.

You only need construction paper, PVA glue, scissors, and our free printable flower template. Give these lovely blooms as a thoughtful gift or use them to decorate your home – the possibilities are endless! Get creative today by making your handmade paper flowers with this easy-to-follow guide. redtedart

11. Adorable Paper Flower Craft

Bring the beauty of Spring into your home with an adorable paper flower craft! Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy craft to make together as a family or the perfect classroom-friendly activity for all ages, this rustic look paper flower craft is just what you need. Learn how to make an adorable paper flower bouquet that will brighten up any room quickly.

Follow along with a step-by-step guide on making these lovely decorations. With just a few simple supplies, your house will burst with charm and personality in no time. Make something special to be enjoyed all year by making this fun DIY, adorable paper flower craft today! easypeasyfun

12. DIY Paper Flowers for Wall

Transform your little girl’s room into a beautiful, blooming paradise with these colorful paper flowers for walls. Crafting these gorgeous decorations is so much fun, and they make such a statement in any space – from bold and feminine to subtle and chic – you can make them whatever you like! Get creative and have a blast playing around with colors, patterns, textures, and more until the perfect look is achieved.

Plus, they turned out just as pretty as imagined – what an accomplishment! So if you’re looking for an inexpensive way to spruce up any corner of your home in style, try adding some DIY paper flowers this weekend – trust you won’t regret it! littlebits

13. Simple DIY Paper Flowers

Amazing DIY paper flowers are the best way to add color and beauty anywhere without breaking the bank. With colored paper, a hot glue gun, florist wire, a pencil, and scissors, you can make beautiful handmade paper flowers in no time! These simple yet stunning creations make an impressive addition to any room or special event.

Using your imagination, you can combine colors and shapes, making a unique bouquet of colorful blooms that will stay fresh forever! Whether for your wedding decorations or simply as a home decor piece, these realistic-looking paper flowers will surely wow everyone with their lovely presence. puresweetjoy

14. How to Make Real Looking Paper Roses

Transform your home, office, and special events into something magical with this DIY, real-looking paper roses. This free template allows you to craft beautiful pastel pink paper roses in no time – the best decor item for any occasion!

You can make realistic-looking roses that add elegance and beauty to your space with simple steps. Not only are they easy to make, but they also require minimal supplies, which makes them perfect for crafters of all skill levels. So let’s make an eye-catching decoration piece that will brighten any atmosphere! craftaholicwitch

15. Cute DIY Heart Paper Flowers

Show your love with these adorable DIY heart paper flowers! These heart-shaped paper flowers are so cute and easy to make, perfect for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift.

With a step-by-step tutorial, you can make a stunning centerpiece in about 20 minutes. Show someone special how much they mean to you by making one of these cute and unique creations, sure to add that extra special touch on the most romantic day of the year.

Make it an eventful evening with heart paper flowers as part of your decoration – perfect for date night or any other celebration! Get creative and express yourself through this beautiful craft project today! homemade

16. Best Tissue Paper Flower Tutorial

Do you want to make a stunning centerpiece for your upcoming fall party? Then look no further than this DIY best tissue paper flower tutorial!

All the supplies you need cost only $17, and it takes just 15 minutes to complete so you can knock out your fall party decor quickly. With this amazing tutorial, you can make one giant tissue paper flower that will look perfect for any autumnal celebration. And best of all, even if you’ve never tried making tissue paper flowers, the easy-to-follow instructions will make it straightforward.

So why not add a touch of flair to your party with this gorgeous homemade decoration? Get crafting now with tissue paper flowers and make an impressive centerpiece that will wow everyone at the event! thecraftedlife

17. How to Construction Paper Flowers

Bring the beauty of a sunny flower garden indoors with this DIY paper flowers tutorial! Perfect as a homemade gift on Mother’s Day or any special occasion, these construction paper flowers take less than 10 minutes to make and can be customized in your favorite colors.

You can transform the plainest space into something more beautiful with simple craft materials like cardstock and crepe paper. Whether it’s Spring, summer, or any other time of year, this pretty paper heart craft will give you an elegant decoration that will impress at home or even as a centerpiece at events. Make your unique bouquet today with a step-by-step guide! littleproject

18. How to Make Beautiful Flower with Paper

If you’re looking to add some character and color to your home decor, why not try your hand at making some beautiful paper flowers? With just a few materials and this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll be able to make vibrant blooms that are sure to bring a touch of charm to any room.

For this fun and creative project, you’ll need some colored paper, scissors, glue, and a ruler — all of which can be easily found at your local craft store. We recommend selecting some yellow paper measuring 10×10 cm and green paper measuring 7×12 cm for this particular design. Of course, feel free to experiment with different paper colors and sizes to make your own unique flower creations!

As you work through the guide’s step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn all sorts of valuable crafting tips and tricks. And best of all, you’ll feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when you see your finished product on display in your home.

19. DIY Paper Flowers for Valentine’s Day Decor

Unleash your inner creativity and craft an unforgettable gift with paper flowers. These easy and inexpensive paper flowers are perfect for crafting with your kids, sending love to a friend or family member, or simply decorating your home this Valentine’s Day.

You can make beautiful spiral roses that look complex but surprisingly fun with simple supplies like paper, scissors, and glue. Show someone special in your life how much they mean to you by giving them something unique handmade with love. Get crafting today and see what beauty awaits when you set out to make DIY paper flowers! cardsandpockets

20. How to Make Small Crepe Paper Flowers

You are adding a touch of beauty and color to your home this Spring or Summer with small crepe paper flowers! These pretty cosmos flowers will turn out beautiful and neater with crepe or tissue paper, making easy-to-make small paper flowers in no time. You only need a few supplies, such as colored crepe papers, scissors, glue, and pipe cleaners for stems.

With some creativity and patience, you can craft attractive decorations to make your spaces blossom with joy! The vibrant colors of these gorgeous blooms put a smile on everyone’s face during the cheerful Spring and Summer seasons. Get inspired today by crafting DIY small crepe paper flowers! craftaholicwitch

21. Making Paper Flowers for Kids

A rainbow of paper flowers for kids – making memories that will last a lifetime! Your children will be thrilled and exuberantly when they make beautiful bouquets.

Not only is it a wonderful way to bond with your kids, but it’s also an engaging craft activity that’s very suitable for young ones. Making paper flowers was challenging – it’s an extremely easy process that requires no prior knowledge or experience in crafting.

The step-by-step instructions provide all the guidance you need to make stunning results; with a super easy DIY paper flower kit, you can assemble gorgeous flowers quickly! Let your kids unleash their creative side and explore new abilities while having fun – get them making paper flowers today! stillnomore

22. 3D Paper Flowers Tutorial

Make your holiday season even more special with DIY 3D paper flowers! These accordion-style paper flowers can be made in all sizes, from small to giant flowers for wall decor. They look gorgeous as a garland and bring springtime beauty into your home.

With simple instructions, you’ll find that crafting these easy 3D paper flowers is a breeze. So get creative and start making great 3D paper flower gifts for Christmas today! Your friends and family will love them! redtedart

23. How to Do Paper Flowers for Gift Wrapping

Show your love and appreciation creatively with DIY paper flowers for gift wrapping! These gorgeous paper flowers are a decorative addition to any gift wrap, offering stunning visuals without breaking the bank. They require only a few sheets of cardstock that you can easily purchase at the local craft store.

You can customize these pretty blooms with colorful markers and scissors to match any style or color palette. Plus, they take very little time to make – so making them will make your gift-giving plans on time! frogprincepaperie

24. DIY Paper Flowers With a Cricut

Transform your ordinary home decor into something extraordinary with DIY paper flowers made using a Cricut machine! Make beautiful 3D paper flowers with card stock and glue in just a few minutes.

It’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy the creative results of this awesome craft project. All you need are basic materials such as cardstock, scissors, a ruler for measuring, and whatever additional embellishments you add. Step-by-step tutorial on assembling these stunning paper blooms for any occasion, from simple bouquets to making an entire paper gift card wreath!

Put your spin on every creation by choosing unique colors, patterns, and textures that match your style best – creativity is unlimited with paper flowers made with a Cricut machine! providence

25. Easy Paper Flowers – Step by Step Instructions

Make Mother’s Day special this year with DIY, easy paper Flowers! These gorgeous, handmade blooms are perfect for adding color to any celebration. With the step-by-step guide, making beautiful flowers that last for years only takes minutes.

Whether you’re looking for something small yet thoughtful or large and extravagant – these easy paper flower projects can be tailored to fit any style or budget. Make sure and get creative when designing the petals so they match the vibrant colors of Spring! This year, make a special gift for Mom with these unique DIY easy paper flowers – she will cherish them forever! redtedart

26. Fun and Easy DIY Paper Flower

Let your creativity blossom with DIY paper flowers! These beautiful blooms are amazing for any occasion – add them to a special event, such as a wedding, or just around the house as decor.

Choose from various colors and paper types to make stunning floral arrangements that will last forever. With just a few steps, you can have flowers that look amazing but are so simple to make.

Get creative and show off your talents with these unique handmade creations – they’re sure to be eye-catching no matter where you display them. Don’t let these pretty paper petals pass you by – get crafting today and explore the endless possibilities of paper flower projects! crazymom

27. Handmade Giant Paper Rose Flower

Make a showstopper DIY flower backdrop with these giant paper roses! In easy steps, you can craft beautiful large paper roses in an ombre effect that looks gorgeous – perfect for weddings or parties. The free templates allow you to make giant paper roses out of cardstock and make your event decor stand out.

And if you’re looking for something special, why not hang up a single rose as a wall ornament? Get creative; impress everyone with your giant paper rose flower skills! countryhill

28. DIY Crepe Paper Flowers

Bring the beauty of summer indoors with crepe paper flowers! You can make long-lasting homemade gifts and stunning centerpieces in less than an hour with just a few simple household items.

Choose your favorite colors and make realistic-looking blooms that won’t wilt or fade – no green thumb required! Get creative while exploring the possibilities of using party streamers to craft beautiful flowers. It’s surprisingly easy to do so. Grab some scissors, get ready to unleash your inner florist, and start crafting these gorgeous paper blooms today!

Brighten up any room or event space with handmade decorations that impress everyone with how real they look – all without spending a fortune at the florist. When making effortless elegance with minimal time and expense, nothing beats crepe paper flowers! littleproject

29. How to Make Paper Rose Flower

Are you looking for a way to add beauty and elegance to your next special event? Look no further than this DIY paper rose flower! These easy-to-make paper roses will have your guests admiring their craftsmanship in no time.

With very simple instructions, you’ll be able to make beautiful paper roses with ease. Whether it’s a birthday party, wedding, or any other special occasion, these exquisite paper flowers bring the extra touch of class and sophistication that every event needs.

You don’t need any fancy tools either– just some basic supplies such as scissors and glue are all you’ll need for making these one-of-a-kind decorations! Give yourself an afternoon away from planning stress, and start crafting your handmade paper rose flower today!

30. Paper Flowers Wall Decoration Idea

Turn any plain wall into a masterpiece with these DIY paper flower wall decorations. Made from simple yet beautiful materials, you can make handmade paper flowers that will add an amazing touch to your living space and instantly change the look of any room.

Whether you’re a novice or a crafty pro, this project is easy enough for everyone to accomplish. With just a few basic supplies and creativity, you can make vibrant paper flowers that bring color and life into your home decor. So let your imagination run wild!

31. How to Make Newspaper Rose

A stunning, unique bouquet of roses with just paper and scissors! Make these beautiful DIY newspaper roses that make the perfect gift or decoration. Not only are they easy to make with minimal supplies, but they also make a great craft project for all ages!

From kids to adults, this is one of those projects where everyone can join in on the fun. These handmade creations offer endless possibilities – from elegant centerpieces to charming table decorations – so have fun crafting newspaper roses today.

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In conclusion, learning how to make paper flowers is an enjoyable and creative way to add a personal touch to your home decor or gift-giving. With various DIY paper flowers techniques and materials, such as tissue paper, construction paper, and crepe paper, you can craft beautiful DIY wall flowers, bouquets, and more. Delight your loved ones with DIY paper flower decorations , or elevate your living space with custom paper flower designs. Follow our easy tutorials and embrace the satisfaction of making stunning paper blooms from scratch.

5 Tips for Making Gorgeous Paper Flowers

May 14, 2018 By 12 Photography Masters filed under Paper Crafts Blog .

We’re excited to share a special guest blog post on paper flower making by instructor Lia Griffith!

Lia is the founder of LiaGriffith.com , a creative lifestyle brand offering daily inspiration for a handcrafted lifestyle. From the highest quality interior design inspiration to stunning DIY paper craft tutorials, Lia Griffith is defining, educating and growing the DIY movement around the world.

Do you love flowers but wish they would last longer than a few weeks?

I’m here to share five simple but effective tricks to making long-lasting, beautiful paper flowers. With these tips and the free downloadable paper flower lei pattern from the Lia Griffith studio, you’ll get plenty of practice making beautiful blooms.

1. Choose the right paper

One of the most important decisions you will make when you start a paper flower—making projects is which paper to choose.

Card stock is a no-no for most paper flower patterns, as it is just too stiff to create elegant shapes. I tend to favor text-weight metallic paper for my flower designs. The iridescent nature of metallic paper is perfect for adding depth to your paper flowers because of the way it reflects light.

You can also use found papers like book pages, gift wraps or magazine sheets to create interesting paper flower crafts.

2. Prepare your stash for flower making

Other than a stash of great papers, you will need very little to make stunning paper flowers.

My go-to tools are scissors, a low-temperature glue gun, floral stem wire, and floral tape. The glue gun makes assembly very quick and easy. You can use it to layer petals, secure the centers, and attach backings or floral stem wire to your flower.

Floral stem wire can be used in single stems or more to create thicker stems. Wrapping the floral stems with floral tape is the perfect way to finish your product in a clean, professional way.

3. Create a natural-looking paper flower

My top tip for creating natural-looking paper flowers is to curl the paper petals once they have been cut to size. Using a pencil, dowel, or the edge of your scissors, gently pull the paper through your fingers to curl the edges. This adds a depth and dimension that will turn your paper flowers from gorgeous to simply stunning!

Practice this technique on your chosen paper before you cut the petals — it’ll be worth it.

4. The options are endless!

Paper flowers are so versatile!

• Adding long stems to a bunch of five or six paper flowers makes a great arrangement for a vase or glass jar.
• Fold the stems in half and wrap them together in floral tape to make a pretty wedding bouquet.
• Omit the stems altogether to make pretty gift toppers or secure a pin to the back to make an attractive brooch.
• Use sewing pins to attach a number of paper flower heads to a foam wreath for your front door, or arrange them in a box frame to create a unique piece of handcrafted wall art.
• Mixing paper flowers with real greenery is also one of my favorite ways to display my projects.

5. Use a cutting machine to maximize your potential

When I first began designing paper flowers I used to cut all the pieces by hand. This was fun and satisfying, but it limited my options to a point.

When I invested in a Cricut Explore Air, the opportunities for paper-flower making (and more) were suddenly endless. Where it would have taken me hours to cut 90 petals for my paper hydrangea design, I could now cut all 90 in a few minutes. My paper flower wedding bouquets became even more intricate as I was able to incorporate paper Queen Anne’s Lace and eucalyptus foliage.

It’s not an essential tool for paper-flower making, but for intricate, beautiful, professional-looking paper flowers, there is nothing better!

Now that you know these tricks…

you can make a picture-perfect paper flower project, and we have just what you need to get started: a stunning flower lei that will brighten up any space.

Get more tips & tricks from Lia!

Learn from Lia in her brand new Bluprint class all about using the Cricut Explore to make intricate, realistic paper flowers and more amazing projects. Join the class now »

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared in February 2016 and was updated in April 2018.

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Cricut classes on using “all” the misc tools and other classes!

I would see some classes on the different things you can do with the Cricut Maker! Thank you

I agree! I was looking for cricut classes as well.

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How to Make Paper Flowers

Learn how to make paper flowers by hand or with an electronic cutting machine and enjoy the free paper flower templates below..

I made a rainbow of giant paper flowers to decorate my craft room and today I’m sharing the free paper flower templates and a tutorial for how you can make your own big, bold and beautiful paper flowers.

I can’t even tell you the pizzazz that these paper flowers add to my craft room and how much I’m in love. It is such a huge focal point in the room and I adore the bright colors and whimsical feel. My craft room is my happy place and these giant, colorful flowers really reflect that feeling.

Paper flowers are so fun to make, can be used in so many different ways and there are endless options for color combinations to match your decor style. Paper flowers make great decorations for weddings, baby showers, bridal showers and pretty mch every special occasion! And the best part is that the whole thing is made from nothing but paper and hot glue so they’re super affordable.

I went to Hobby Lobby and loaded up on cardstock in every color of the rainbow,  literally .  It takes 8 sheets of 8.5×11″ cardstock for the largest flowers shown and 3 sheets for the smallest flowers , so be sure you buy enough cardstock. Nothing’s worse than being one sheet of paper short and having to run back to the store in the middle of a project. I went when open stock paper and paper packs were all 50% off, so I feel like I scored big time.

How To Make Paper Flowers Step By Step

Making paper flowers is simple and so fun. All you need is paper, scissors and hot glue. You can use a Silhouette or Cricut machine if you have one, but cutting the petals out by hand is totally doable too. I created a video tutorial to show you exactly how to make them.

Paper Flower Video Tutorial

HOW TO MAKE PAPER FLOWERS WITH A SILHOUETTE CAMEO MACHINE

Materials needed.

• Free SVG Files  (download below)
• Colored Cardstock
• Hot Glue Sticks
• Silhouette Cameo Machine
• Cutting Mat
• Hot Glue Gun

Instructions

• Download the paper flower templates below and import them into Silhouette Design Studio.
• Trace around the shapes and resize the flower petals to fit on the paper you’ll be using.
• Adjust cut settings for cardstock and send petals to be cut.
• Curl the edges of the flower petals around a pencil.
• Fold the bottom slit on top of itself and glue it into place.
• Glue the small petals onto a cardstock circle, then repeat for the medium sized petals and repeat again for the largest petals.
• Layer the three rounds of petals together and glue in place.
• Add a center decoration if desired.

HOW TO MAKE PAPER FLOWERS BY HAND

• Free Printable Template  (download below)
• Download the paper flower template below.
• Resize the petals on the computer if desired. Print.
• Cut out the flower petal templates. Trace onto cardstock and cut out with scissors. To speed up the process, you can cut through several layers of cardstock at a time.
• Glue the smallest center petals onto a cardstock circle, then repeat for the medium sized petals and repeat again for the largest petals.

For this particular display of paper flowers, I wanted a mix of big and small flowers with tropical greenery peeking out a bit, so I planned out which colors in rainbow order would be big and small, then mixed different flower shapes so there was plenty of variety.

It’s hard to tell in the pictures, but I found some really pretty pearlized paper at Hobby Lobby and used that for the lightest pink flower and the ombre aqua flower. It adds a subtle sparkle that I really love. I also bought a pack of vellum and created one entire flower from it. It basically disappears in pictures but is pretty in real life.

I’m even sharing the free paper flower templates for you to enjoy.  

There are four files available. One file is for printing and cutting by hand and the other three are SVG files to use with a Silhouette or Cricut machine. The three SVG files are for easy paper roses, cabbage roses and peonies. You’ll see all four templates in the Google folder.

To get the templates, enter your email address right here:

Now go check your email and you’ll see an email from me that will have a link to all the templates.

I also purchased  THESE  cut files from the Silhouette Design Store. It’s what I used for the flower centers. I just added the slits to the bottom of each flower petal to make them more 3D.

This was such a fun project. Each paper flower is a miniature work of art and watching the rainbow of flowers come together was really satisfying. It will inspire me every day as I’m in my craft room creating.

I mean, how could you  not  be inspired when you look up and see this?!

DIY PAPER FLOWERS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do you attach the paper flowers to the wall.

I used thumb tacks hidden under a layer of petals. If you don’t want to put holes in the walls, the velcro-like Command strips would work well. I don’t recommend using tape unless the paper flowers will only be used as a short-term decoration. Tape tends to fall off with time.

What type of paper do you use to make paper flowers? What is the best material to make paper flowers?

Cardstock. I bought it in packs at Hobby Lobby because it was cheaper per page. You can use any kind of paper, but if you use flimsy printer paper, the flowers tend to be a little bit droopy, so I prefer cardstock. It doesn’t have to be a particular weight. This pack of cardstock on Amazon would work great.

How do I download the templates?

Enter your email address in the teal colored box above. You will get an email with the link to download the templates.

What size do I cut out the petals?

Any size you want! You can adjust the sizes of any of the templates in Silhouette Studio or if you’re cutting the petals by hand, adjust the pattern on the computer before printing. You can adjust the size in software such as Paint, Photoshop, Illustrator, or PicMonkey.

As a reference, the largest flower in the photos is sized so that the largest outside petals fit ONE petal per 8.5×11″ sheet of paper. That’s a very large petal!

What size do I cut out the circle bases?

This isn’t an exact science… but as a starting point, if you’re making the largest size flower with one petal per 8.5″x11″ piece of paper, you’d need a circle that’s about 3 inches in diameter and progressively smaller circles for smaller sized flowers.

Where did you get the leaf patterns?

I purchased a cut file from Silhouette Design Store . They had a ton to choose from! If you are cutting leaves by hand, Google “jungle leaves” and print one out to use as a pattern.

I can’t open the free files. What’s wrong?

The number one reason people can’t access the files is that they are at work and their work server blocks access to Google Drive. This is especially true for school districts. Try opening the files again at home or from an unrestricted computer and see if that helps.

Aren’t these flowers a huge dust collector?

Not really. And when I notice they’re dusty, I spray them down with canned air (or blow air out of my shop vac), then vacuum the floor. Easy peasy!

Can’t-Miss Crafts for Paper Flower Lovers

• Pin this  tutorial for making tissue paper flowers
• Or learn how to make smaller Rolled Paper Flowers
• Turn paper flowers into a darling   Paper Flower Mason Jar Sign
• Make Crepe Paper Flowers with Candy Centers.
• Giant Paper Flower Christmas Tree
• Giant Paper Sunflowers with free pattern
• See how I used these same giant paper flowers to make a crazy awesome 4th of July Party Backdrop .
• Get even more free paper flower templates and free paper flower tutorials here !

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Comments & Reviews

April 4, 2017

This is AMAZING!!! I love it!!!!

Thank you, Megan! I love it too. It makes me ridiculously happy every time I walk in the room.

September 26, 2018

Jennifer can you tell me how I can make a large poinsettia. Would I not curl the edges? And any suggestions for natural materials to make the center would be very much appreciated!

Thank you!!!

April 5, 2017

Thanks for sharing! I've been looking for something over my windows in my craft room also!

You should definitely make some flowers. They are so happy and fun!

You chose beautiful colors! Love this idea!

Thanks Jenny! When I'm working on a craft I can just look up for color inspiration!

Wow… I'm not one to have flowery things but this looks amazing indeed! I'm inspired just looking at the picture 🙂

Thanks so much, Miriam!

So beautiful. I especially love all of the bright colors. Great job!

Hello I have a weird question for you? How many do I need to cut with the cut files on each petal to make it fuller and thicker? I hope that makes sense hah!! thank you so much for this great idea you are very very talented!!!!

Thank you Melissa! I would do 8-10 petals on each size of layer, then stack four or five layers together. Does that help?

June 13, 2017

Hello! Thank you so much for providing these cut files! Did you create other sized petals for multiple layers in Silhouette? For example, your cabbage roses look like there are more than 3 layers. Also, did you purchase the cut files from the Silhouette Store for the flower centers? Thank you again!

June 14, 2017

I did create more layers using the shapes in the cut files, depending on how large I wanted each flower to be. The largest flower shown has one petal per 8.5×11 sheet of paper… it was huge!

And yes, I did buy some of the flower centers from the Design Store. But you may already have some different shapes that would work.

Good luck making your flowers!

July 26, 2018

I went to the link you added for the center portion of the flowers but it went to all of her designs..all 23 pages. Do you know the name of the one or ones you bought. I can’t wait to add this design to my classroom.

July 29, 2018

My favorite center is this one: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/122654

May 7, 2021

I have made flowers just like that but these are more detailed I will put them in y classroom!

April 6, 2017

Thanks for these files! I love making paper flowers with my Silhouette Cameo, but still have yet to make any giant flowers. (I think I just need a good excuse.) 🙂

I love making big flowers. They're so fun! I hope you get a chance to make one soon!

Olá…sou do Brasil e estou encantada com essas flores!!!! qaue linda decoração e muito obrigada por comaprtilhar…Beijos

Você é muito bem-vindo! Estou tão feliz que você gosta deles. Meus sogros estão vivendo no Brasil agora, então o Brasil tem um lugar especial no meu coração.

Hello! I am a cricut user and the cut files don't work for my machine, would you have the SVG version? Would really love to give this a try! Thank you 🙂

I tried uploading some of the files as SVG files. Did you see that there are two different file types in the Google folder linked above? It was a little tricky to get them to convert to SVG for some reason. The good news is that you can always download the printable template and just trace the shapes in your cricut software.

Thanks so much for sharing. I love these!

You're so welcome!

I am in awe.

THank you so much!

I love this!! I have downloaded the .svg files and noticed that 2 files have different sizes and the cabbage rose are all one size. For example, the cabbage rose. What size are the petals for each layer. I would hate to waste paper cutting the wrong sizes. Thank you

The cool thing about this project is that you can make them any size you want! For the very largest flower shown, I cut one petal per 8.5×11 piece of paper. Most of hte other flowers had about 4 petals per 8.5×11 paper to give you an idea of size. Just scale them so each set of petals is a bit smaller than the last, if that makes sense.

April 7, 2017

Hi there! I've been wanting to do this exact thing for so long in my girls' room but I am having a hard time finding instructions. Do you have a link or website you used to for constructing these?

Did you watch the video above? Basically you just cut out the petals, fold them together at the base where the slit is, then glue the petals onto a circle. Make a small, medium and large set, then glue them together.

April 8, 2017

Love these and want to do this in a miniature version for my daughter's American girl doll house,

That is a completely adorable idea!!! If you do really small flowers, try Googling "rolled paper flowers." They are quicker to make because it's all one piece, so no individual petals. I just don't love them when they get really big.

April 9, 2017

These are great! How did you affix the flowers to the wall?

I used push pins, but if you don't want holes in the wall, you could use those Command Strips that look like velcro.

These are beautiful. Which 3D flowers did you use from Silhouette? Thank you.

I used several different flowers from Carina Gardner. I added the slits on the bottom to help them have more shape. Without the slit on the bottom, they lay too flat. This is one of the flowers I bought: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/122654

Oh thank you so much. And the larger flowers you just enlarged the pattern?

You must have the larger Silhouette machine? I just have the small one so mine would be smaller unless I cut them by hand 🙁

April 10, 2017

I actually only have the smaller Silhouette machine. The biggest flower shown is one petal per 8.5×11 sheet of paper. I resized things in Silhouette Studio.

Oh perfect then, thank you.

April 14, 2017

Hi Jennifer, gorgeous flowers! Is there are circle file available for the SIL? And how do the peony flowers go together? Thank you! 🙂

I didn't include the circle file because they're pretty simple to make on your own in Silhouette Studio. Just click on the circle tool and make three circles measuring around 2 inches, 3 inches and 3.5 inches.

All of the flowers go together in the same way… round off the petals, fold the bottom slit over on itself and secure with hot glue, then glue the petals to a circle. Repeat for 3 rounds in different sizes…

The only difference with the peonies is to roll the petals toward the center of the flower instead of away from the center, if that makes sense.

Does that help?

January 15, 2020

theres no slit for bottoms of Poenies petals on any layer…?

January 17, 2020

Hi Magen, That’s my bad. Just go ahead and add your own slits with scissors! I’ll try to update the pattern soon.

April 17, 2017

Thanks so much for the templates. Hopefully I can figure this all out. I've watched the video 3 times! 🙂

April 24, 2017

Are the leaves from the Silouette store as well?

Yes! There are a ton of options in the store.

April 27, 2017

Thank you!! Hoping to make a photo-booth for daughter's grad party and these would be perfect!

April 28, 2017

Perfect idea! That will be so cute!

Love these and can't wait to try!! My daughter has the same triangles on her wall. Can you tell me where you got the actual window treatment? It would look awesome in her space!!

It's a roman shade that I made myself from Nate Berkus fabric available at JoAnn.

Wow!Loved it! Thanks for sharing

How did you secure them to the wall?

April 29, 2017

I used push pins, but you could use the velcro style Command Strips if you don't want to make any holes in the wall.

May 6, 2017

The cabbage rose files are all the same size 15×11.5, what paper did you cut these out on?

I can't find cardstock that is bigger than 12×12, I have a 12×24 mat for the Silhouette but can't find large enough paper to cut this cabbage rose out in one piece

May 7, 2017

You should be able to adjust the size in the Design software. Just click on the images, then drag them smaller.

May 29, 2017

Muchas gracias, saludos desde Ecuador. Todo está muy lindo!

June 1, 2017

Beautiful flowers, will be making some for my classroom! Random question, where did you get the curtains?

I made the curtains with fabric from Joann. The fabric is from the Nate Berkus line and it's in the section of big rolls of home decor fabric.

These are beautiful flowers! I will be making some for an Alice in Wonderland baby shower, I don't have a hobby lobby by me so I need to order cardstock online, did these color sheets come in a book, or do you know if I can order loose sheets online?

Do you have a Michael's near you? They sell cardstock in packs for a good price.

June 27, 2017

how did you get a flower with the pedals separated and not one 2d flower

June 28, 2017

I'm not sure what you mean. Did you watch the video? Did you download the template? You cut each petal out individually, then glue them together to make a 3D flower.

July 5, 2017

wow nice i want make for my doter have any batern

July 19, 2017

This is beautiful. Is there a template to hand cut the leaves?

No, but if you Google "tropical leaves" there are a lot of images that you could print and use as a pattern.

July 23, 2017

These are gorgeous! I am making these for my classroom!

July 24, 2017

I'm going to make these for my new granddaughter's room!!! I would love to have the pattern for the largest one, the one that you said the largest petals where cut use one sheet per petal. Thank you for these patterns, I can't wait to start!

July 28, 2017

HI! I do have a silhouette and I am having trouble getting the files to open in my silhouette studio. Do you have ideas or tips on how I should go about doing this? I am new to this silhouette world and need some tips.

August 8, 2017

If you click on "3D Paper Flower Cut Files" above in this post, it will open Google Drive with the files. Then, look for the heading that says Folders. The Silhouette files are in there. The other ones that pop up are SVGs which you need the Designer Edition of Silhouette Studio to open. Hope that helps you! I'm cutting my petals now! Wish me luck! 🙂

March 6, 2018

THANK YOU!!! I drove myself crazy yesterday trying to save and open those files in my silhouette studio. I finally gave up and downloaded 2 flower templates I found elsewhere. Today I opened google and was going to just find some templates there but read your comment. It worked and now I have all the different templates! I bought one file in the silhouette store but that had the center she used so still a good thing. You rock!!!! Thanks!!!

August 16, 2017

Hi are we able to use the templates for commercial use? To create paper flowers to sell? Thanks again!

No, sorry. Personal use only.

October 25, 2017

Hi, this may be silly. But this will be my first time doing this and I just wanted to know if there are instructions?

Yep! There's a video tutorial in the post that will walk you through the steps.

July 6, 2018

I can’t see the video tutorial. Am I missing something?

The video tutorial is between the subheadings “How To Make Paper Flowers” and “Instructions for Silhouette Paper Flowers.” It’s a darker image with two black bars on either side and a triangle play button in the middle. Hopefully that helps!

November 22, 2017

I would LOVE more instructions on how to do this. I think this would be so cute in my kids toyroom but have no idea where to even start. I understand that you use flower files… but then how are you building the flowers together? I'd love a longer youtube video tutorial <3

Thanks for the feedback, Nadia. It helps me know what is most useful for my readers.

Did you watch the video in this post? It's quick, but it shows you the steps.

I DO have a more in-depth video in the works, but it probably won't be done until January because I'm so busy making holiday crafts right now.

December 8, 2017

Hello, love this, where did you get the circle template for the flower to glue it on

December 9, 2017

Any circle will do. Try tracing a CD or plate. Or make a circle using the shape tool in Silhouette Studio.

April 29, 2018

Thank you for sharing the templates for these beautiful flowers! I haven’t downloaded them yet, but wanted to meanwhile watch your video. Unfortunately, I cannot find your YouTube link. ☹️ Can you direct me?

May 4, 2018

Hey Lani, I’ve been doing some website maintenance and some of my videos disappeared. I have it embedded again in this post, so hopefully that helps.

May 5, 2018

Love this! I’m going to make some for my daughters room! I don’t have a machine so I’m going to do it all by hand but doesn’t seem that hard. Quick question: if I were to do it by hand what kind of paper should I use? Is it like card stock?

Oops never mind just found my answer in your instructions lol sorry! Thank you for this site!!

May 14, 2018

I love it all but im have the hardest time printing only the large rose! The other pages printed fine but this one isn’t! Is there anything else i can do?

May 16, 2018

I’ll have a look at it and see if I can figure it out.

May 15, 2018

How are they attached to the wall?

Thumb tacks

May 24, 2018

Hobby Lobby is selling paper flowers like this with gold trim and they’re only $4 to $12 depending on size… BUT I may just copy them now with paper I already have 😁 Thank you for sharing this!

They’ve started selling several different types of big paper flowers, which is so great for people who don’t have the time to make them.

June 4, 2018

How did you attach them to the wall?

I used push pins.

June 9, 2018

I cannot find the link to download the file. What am I missing? Haha! Thank you!

June 11, 2018

In the post there is a teal colored box with the words “Get the Printable Files” in it. Enter your email address there and it’ll send the files to your email.

June 15, 2018

Is this template still available — I clicked and confirmed per instructions from Return email and still have not received template — thank you.

I just tried the box and it worked for me. Enter your email. Then it’ll send you an email where you confirm your subscription. Then a window pops up with a link to the files. If you are on a work computer, sometimes they block access to files like this.

Them are so cool looking!! Now I wanna make some! (Even though I have a million other projects staring me in the face) 😁

July 8, 2018

Hi! I love these so much and want to make them for my little girls room! Quick question though….I’m sure they get a little dusty and I’m just wondering how you dust them?

July 9, 2018

I’ve been using canned air. Easy peasy!

I have a question… so this is super random but some girl was making these and selling them. I bought some for my daughters room… but the petals have started to uncurl and going back to being straight. So my flowers look weird and not cute anymore. What do you suggest I do to try and fix them?

Is it humid where you live? That’s the only reason I can come up with for them uncurling. You can try shaping the edges around a pencil to give them their curl back.

July 10, 2018

No it is not humid at all… but I just remembered we used her humidifier alot this winter when she was sick. That probably did it. I will try to use a pencil and hope it works! If not I will be making her some more. Thank you for your reply 🙂

July 12, 2018

Hi! I’m so excited to use your tutorial to create these beautiful flowers!! Quick question, where did you get the template for the leaves? Maybe I’m overlooking it. 🙂 Thanks so much! Truly beautiful!!

I purchased a leaf cut file from the Silhouette Design Store.

July 14, 2018

do you have templates for the leaves? I’m going to be making these by hand

July 16, 2018

I don’t, but if you google “jungle leaves” you should be able to find a leave shape you like, print it out and use it as a pattern.

July 17, 2018

Thank you so much for the paper flower files, instructions and video! This is exactly what I’ve wanted for my great granddaughter’s nursery. I’m going to go watch the video now!

You’re very welcome Lynn! I hope you have a lot of fun making them!

How do you assemble the peony flower? Is it 6 to 8 of each shape?

Did you watch the video tutorial? You put six to eight petals of each size together around a paper circle base.

August 2, 2018

Paper Flowers have always scared me but I just got a silhouette and now after reading this I’m feeling inspired to tackle something life this for my craft room this weekend. Thanks for the files and inspiration!

August 3, 2018

Hurray! I’m so happy to hear that. I love making paper flowers… they are so fun! Enjoy!

August 22, 2018

This is so beautiful and the way the different colors blend together is amazing… I will try this . Thanks

August 30, 2018

How did you use only 8 sheets of 8.5×11 sheets of paper for the largest flower if the base layer has 8 petals that are as large as the 8.5×11 sheet of paper?

August 31, 2018

Ah… you’re right! It took 8 sheets JUST for the outside layer! I’ll go in and fix that. It must have taken more like 10 or 11 sheets. Oops!

September 3, 2018

What is the width of your window? I’m planning on doing this for my classroom and my window has a span of 12 ft. This way I can kind of gauge how many more flowers I’ll need to add in.

My window is about 5 1/2 feet across.

October 3, 2018

In order to download Files, I had to download a program called Silhouette Studio. Once there, I had to select the designs and change it to a black outline (instead of red) and increase the line to 2.00pt. I also had to select ‘show print border’ and adjust my print size down to 95-97% so that it wouldn’t get cut off.

Note, the instructions are not posted with the designs so you will have to return to the website to get the exact step by step instructions.

November 4, 2018

Hi. Thanks for sharing the free templates.

Only one template has directions. Do we use the same directions for all the templates (peonies, cabbage svg)

I am so confused.

November 5, 2018

All of the flowers are made in the same way, they just have different shaped petals.

January 10, 2019

Amazing. You just solved one of my life puzzle. Thanks a bunch.🌻🌼

February 25, 2019

How do you know what sizes to cut the circle (the base) for each layer?

I just eyeballed it. Or you can lay the petals out in the shape that you want them and then measure about what size the hole is in the middle. It doesn’t have to be super precise.

April 9, 2019

Can someone email the printable template because the link to download it isn’t showing for me 🙁

April 13, 2019

Click where it says, “Download the free paper flower templates”

May 26, 2019

Can these be put on stems to use in a vase?

May 28, 2019

These flowers are flat on the back, so they wouldn’t work very well to put in a vase.

June 28, 2019

These are beautiful, which pattern goes with the light teal one that has the pointed petals- it is on the right side. I am making these to match my Steam classroom. so excited to do this 🙂

February 6, 2020

Where can the scissors be purchased that you used for the fringe (flower centerpiece)?

February 10, 2020

You can find them on Amazon or at Michaels/Hobby Lobby/Joann. They’re called fringe scissors.

March 6, 2020

Hi! How in the world do you curl the petals so that they’re smooth? I tried curling a few around a pencil (and I also tried a pen), but they wind up looking like a lot of creases instead of a nice smooth curve. 🙁

March 9, 2020

That’s weird! I’m not sure why you’re having trouble with it. Maybe try a thicker Crayola marker or something like that?

You have to curl them and then hold them for a few minutes.

May 31, 2020

Oh, what a cool idea! thank you for the templates! super

July 4, 2020

very beautiful flowers! thanks for idea

September 9, 2020

Thank you soo much

I have a question will you tell if I can make smaller ones so we can make them for mothers day.

May 10, 2021

Yes, you can make them any size!

May 29, 2022

For the center flowers, when I click on the link to the silhouette store to buy the center pieces, it comes up with lots of choices. Many…which ones did you use and what material did you make the centers with? vinyl, cardstock? Also, did you also cut a small circle as the center base for each flower?

June 1, 2022

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How to Make Paper Flowers - Create a Big Impact With This Easy Craft

How to Make Paper Flowers

These paper flowers are simple to craft but make a big impact, especially if you make giant ones! All you need to make them are a few supplies you might already have around the house.

Gather Your Supplies

• Tissue paper in whatever colors you like
• Wire - floral wire works great but isn’t necessary. I’m using 18 gauge floral wire that’s precut to stem length. If you don’t have any wire around the house, you could make these using string with the same technique and make a garland or big blooms to hang around.

Optional but helpful supplies:

• Pliers for bending wire
• Green paper

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Step 1: Fold Tissue In Half

To make a giant flower:

•  Take 2 sheets of tissue paper, either the same color or 2 different colors for a 2-tone bloom, and fold them in half.  
• Take the 2 sheets that are now folded in half and stack them on top of each other.  
•  You should have 4 layers of tissue. 

To make a medium sized flower:

• Fold one sheet of tissue in half and then in half again. 
• You’ll have 4 layers.  

To make a small flower: 

• Fold a sheet of tissue in half and then in thirds.  
• You’ll end up with 6 layers.

Step 2: Accordion Fold Your Tissue

From the short side of your strip(s) of paper, fold back and forth like an accordion in even segments. 

For giant flowers: the folds should be about 1- 1.5 inch

Medium sized flowers: aim for folds between half an inch and 3/4 inch

For small flowers: half an inch folds are best. You don’t want to make them much smaller than 3/8” or the blossoms will be hard to form.

When you’re done folding, you might have a bit of an overhang on one edge. Trim it off so the edge is even with your accordion. BE CAREFUL not to cut through any of your folds.

For medium and smaller flowers: you’ll have enough from 1 long accordion to make 2-3 flowers. Count 4-6 folded edges and cut along a crease. This smaller accordion segment will turn into a flower!

For giant flowers: use the entire piece you folded for one flower.

Step 3: Add a Wire Stem

Take a length of wire slightly longer than the flower stem you want. Make a sharp hook with one long end and one short. The short end should be about 2” long.

Tuck your folded paper up into the top of the hook. Note: if you’re using 2 colors, the one you want on the inside of the flower should be on top.

Starting at the bottom edge of your folded paper, twist the short end of the hook around the long end, securing the paper in the wire. 

It’s helpful to use pliers for the end of the twist, unless you have really strong fingers! You can also crimp the other end of the stem up so there are no pointy ends.

Step 4: Choose the Shape of Your Flower 

Grab your scissors and trim the 2 ends of the tissue paper on either side of the wire. Rounded edges will give you more of a peony/marigold/carnation look, depending on the size and pointed ends can look more like dahlias.

Note: When you’re shaping the ends, trim off enough paper so any edges that were folded are gone. You want all the layers to be individual.

Step 5: Form the Blossom!

Center your paper in the wire. Starting on one side, open up the accordion a little bit and gently pull one layer of tissue at a time up towards the crimped wire. This is now the center of your flower.

Try to get the layers as vertical as you can, especially the first few, but don’t pull too hard. It’s okay if you get a little rip here and there, you can disguise it in all the fluffy petals.

When you’re done, use your fingers to fluff it up and move the paper around until you’re happy with it.

Step 6: The Finishing Touches

This step is totally optional!

You can cover your stem with green tape for a cleaner look. Floral tape is ideal but green masking tape or washi tape works, too. Stick the end of your tape to the wire right below the flower and keep twisting/taping until you cover the stem.

Cut your favorite leaf shape out from green paper, (it doesn’t have to be accurate to the type of flower you’re making, these are abstract) add a half inch “stem” of paper to your leaf. This will help you attach it to the flower stem.

Start covering the top of the stem with tape. When you get an inch or 2 down the stem, add the leaf by holding the leaf stem flush to the wire below the area you just covered and tape the leaf stem to the wire as you twist and tape down.

If you don’t have wire, don’t worry, you can use string! Do steps 1-2 and tie a string around the middle of your folded paper and make a knot to keep the paper in place. Don’t tie it so tight that it warps the paper, just so that it’s sitting snugly in the loop of string. Then proceed with step 4.

Voila! Your Paper Flower is Done! 

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Want more floral DIYs? 

Check out these blooming tutorials: 

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This blog was originally published on May 5, 2020 and updated on May 20, 2022. 

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Lorraine said:

So helpful. Very clearly explained. Simple and direct. Good illustration. I shall enjoy trying your method. Thank you.

Dawn D Bruce said:

I love making paper flowers & always look for ways to improve. Thank you for this tutorial. It was very inspiring for me

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25 DIY Paper Flowers That Are SO Pretty

We already wrote a post sharing 3 secrets to make your flowers bloom more , but we’ve got one more BIG secret to share: DIY paper flowers! Who says you need to tend to a garden in order to enjoy the sight of beautiful, blossomed flowers?

With the paper craft flowers below, you can enjoy a wonderful variety of flowers all year long, and guess what? You don’t even have to water them!

Common Tools Needed for DIY Flowers

If you’re a complete beginner when it comes to making DIY paper flowers, don’t feel like you have to rush to invest in tools. Most of the paper flower crafts below can be made with regular craft supplies.

However, if you try out a couple of the crafts below, find you really enjoy making paper flowers, and decide you want to do it regularly, it’s a good idea to buy a set of flower shaping tools :

There are a lot of different ones to choose from, including sculping tools and cutting tools, and some are more expensive than others. You can find high-quality starter tools on Amazon for pretty cheap ! These will help you craft faster and make your flowers look more realistic.

Another thing you  may need for some of the crafts below is a cutting machine. This could be a Silhouette or a Cricut , or something else. Most of the tutorials below provide templates for these to make your crafting experience easier – but scissors are always an option too!

Do It Yourself Paper Flowers!

Ok, now that you’re aware of the tools that are out there, let’s get to the fun stuff! Below you’ll find 20 DIY paper flower crafts of ranging difficulties , along with 5 DIY giant paper flowers that will blow you away. Enjoy!

1. Paper Plate Calla Lily

Starting it out simple, these paper plate calla lilies are great for kids! If you want more ideas like this, check out our other paper plate crafts for kids .

Get the full tutorial from  The Resourceful Mama .

2. Paper Gerbera Daisies

These gerbera daisies look quite realistic and the creator of the tutorial says they’re actually pretty easy and quick to make! You will need a Silhouette or a Cricut in order to make them though.

Get the full tutorial & template at Sunflower Summer Co .

3. Paper Peonies

These paper peonies are absolutely gorgeous – perfect for a paper flower bouquet. You’ll need a cutting machine along with a set of shaping tools for these ones.

Get the full tutorial & template from Abbi Kirsten Collections .

4. Simple Paper Peonies

If the above looks too complicated, or you simply don’t have the tools required, these simpler paper peonies are a great alternative. They can be made with NO special tools required , and they still look fantastic.

Get the full tutorial & template from Brighter Sides .

5. Magnolia

This is another super simple one with no special tools required. Very pretty too!

Get the full tutorial & template from Domestic Heights .

6. Marigold

These DIY marigolds are super cool looking. The creator actually designed them by tracing the petals of a real marigold so they look very realistic too!

Get the full tutorial & template from Jennifer Maker .

Would a list of DIY paper flowers be complete without a rose tutorial? Probably not. These are super pretty and quite easy to make!

Get the full tutorial & template from It’s Always Autumn .

8. Colorful Coffee Filter Flowers

These are the perfect DIY flowers for kids. Super colorful, can be made in so many different ways, and coffee filters are about the cheapest pieces of craft supplies ever! And you probably already have some on hand!

Get the full tutorial from Kitchen Table Classroom .

9. Bridal Coffee Filter Flowers

Ok yes, I just showed you some coffee filter flowers above, but those were more geared towards kids. These ones are much more elegant, and were created with a wedding in mind!

Get the full tutorial from Christina Maria Blog .

10. Tropical Ginger Flower

These tropical ginger flowers are absolutely gorgeous! They’re quite large, but still easy to make and don’t require too specific of tools (a cutting machine is optional).

Get the full tutorial & template from Lia Griffith . 

11. Mini Paper Roses

Regular paper roses are great, but sometimes you need something a little bit smaller. These mini roses are truly tiny and perfect for adding a bit of flair to your other craft projects .

Get the full tutorial from Jennifer Maker .

12. More Mini Roses

If you’re looking for a different size or style of mini rose, here you go! These are a bit bigger than the mini paper roses above, and they make for great gift toppers.

Get the full tutorial & template from Living and Crafting .

At first glance, I’d honestly think these were real tulips! Pretty amazing given the fact they’re made simply from crepe paper and a few other common craft supplies.

Get the full tutorial from Lia Griffith . 

14. Felt Flowers

These felt flowers are really high-end looking. You can pin them to pillows, put them on the wall, or you can wear them as an accessory on a headband , jacket, or something else!

Get the full tutorial from PS I Love You Crafts .

15. Simple Hawaiian Flowers

This tutorial will show you how to make not one, but 5 different Hawaiian flowers from paper. If you’re hosting some sort of tropical party, these are perfect! Plus, they’re easy enough to make that the kids can give you a helping hand.

Get the full tutorial & templates from Gina C. Creates .

16. Easy Spring Paper Flower Wreath

If you want to express your love for spring to the entire neighborhood, there’s really no better way than by making this spring flower wreath and hanging it on your front door! I love the amount of color in this craft.

Get the full tutorial from Gathering Beauty .

17. Tissue Paper Flowers

These tissue paper flowers can be made in varying sizes and colors, and can be used in so many different ways! Hang them on a wall, create a walkway with them, put them on gifts, you name it.

Get the full tutorial from The Craft Patch Blog .

18. Apple Blossom Branches

Wow! You’ll need some artistic skills to pull these off but the final result is pretty breathtaking!

Get the full tutorial from Lia Griffith .

19. Tri-Colored Tissue Paper Flowers

These tissue paper flowers use a similar process as the ones above, except they’re multi-colored. The final effect is very pretty!

Get the full tutorial from Hey Let’s Make Stuff .

20. Origami Lotus Flower

How are your folding skills? With just your hands and some paper, you can make these beautiful lotus flowers for your shelf, desk, or as a gift topper.

Get the full tutorial from iCreativeIdeas .

Bonus: Paper Greenery

This tutorial shows you how to make various paper greenery, perfect for home decor or desk decor. Combine the greenery with some of the DIY paper flowers above for a beautiful piece of decor!

Get the full tutorial & template from Dreamy Posy .

DIY Giant Paper Flowers

If you want some really great decor, combining some of the small DIY paper flowers above with some of the giant paper flowers below will look AMAZING! I found a handful of different ones for you to check out.

Keep in mind that with a bit of craftiness, you can really turn any paper flower above into a giant flower. You’re not stuck with just the ones below!

21. Giant Rose

You’ve learned how to make regular sized paper roses and extremely tiny paper roses, now it’s time for the final frontier: the giant paper rose! These are SO cool.

22. Giant Priscilla

I don’t have too much to say about this one but it’s another gorgeous giant paper flower. I love the fringed center bit.

Get the full tutorial & templates from Abbi Kirsten Collections .

23. Giant Hawaiian Flower

These would go great with the other Hawaiian paper flowers I showed you above. There are two different styles to choose from.

24. Large Paper Peonies

I already showed you a couple of different tutorials for regular-sized paper peonies so you might as well throw some giant ones into the mix!

25. Giant Paper Dahlias

These giant paper dahlias look wonderful and can be made in so many different color variations. They’re quite easy to make too!

Get the full tutorial & templates from Burlap and Blue .

Ideas for Using Your DIY Paper Flowers

There are so many fun ways to use your paper flowers! Hang them in your house as decor, put them in a vase as a bouquet, attach them to gifts as a bit of DIY gift wrap , or give them as a gift on their own! A homemade paper flower bouquet would be a fantastic DIY Valentine’s Day gift .

Have any other ideas on ways to use these DIY paper flowers? Let us know in the comments!

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