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Master The Art of Making Paper Flowers With These DIY Tutorials

Spread the love and surprise someone special with a handmade bouquet using these 16 Beautiful Paper Flowers Easy Tutorials.

Paper flowers have become popular in recent years as they offer an affordable and long-lasting alternative to real flowers.

They can be made using various materials, from construction paper to crepe paper, and can be crafted in different sizes, colors, and styles to suit any occasion or home decor.

Whether you want to add a touch of elegance to your wedding, brighten up your living space, or surprise someone with a thoughtful gift, these paper flowers are a versatile and creative option.

The materials and tools required to make paper flowers can vary depending on your chosen design and method.

Crepe paper, wire, glue, and scissors are some basic materials you need to create paper flowers.

You may also need a variety of templates, such as flower petal shapes and leaf shapes, to ensure consistency in your creations. Other tools, such as a ruler, a pencil, and a cutting mat, can also be useful to have on hand.

You can choose from different techniques and methods to make paper flowers. Each has its own benefits and challenges.

One popular method is to use crepe paper to create realistic-looking flowers, such as roses, peonies, and sunflowers.

This involves cutting out petals and assembling them using wire and floral tape to create a natural-looking stem.

Paper flowers offer many benefits over real flowers, including affordability, durability, and versatility.

They can be used to decorate a wide range of occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, and baby showers, and can also be used as a long-lasting home decor item.

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Check Out The Beautiful And Realistic Paper Flowers Below

These stunning creations showcase the versatility and beauty of paper flowers and will inspire your crafting projects.

From vibrant daisies to delicate roses, each flower is expertly crafted with care and attention to detail.

Take a moment to appreciate each petal’s intricate folds and hues, and imagine the possibilities for incorporating them into your own decor or special event.

Whether you’re a seasoned paper crafter or just starting out, these paper flowers will give you inspiration and creative ideas for making the perfect DIY bouquet.

If you found these tutorials helpful, consider leaving a thank-you note or comment on the talented crafters’ and designers’ pages. This simple, sweet gesture will be much appreciated!

Crepe Paper Sunflowers

These bright and cheerful DIY sunflowers will make your home livelier. It’s an ideal project to use your Cricut maker and create beautiful flower decorations that will last you a long time.

Designer: Abbi Kirsten of Abbi Kirsten Collections
Materials Used:

• Cricut Maker or Maker 3 that works with a rotary blade (optional)
• Pink or blue Cricut mat (if using the Cricut Maker)
• Scissors
• Detail scissors
• Brown, yellow, green, and black crepe paper (90-gram crepe paper is the best option as it’s not too thick or thin)
• Thick plastic-covered floral wire
• 24 gauge wire for the leaves
• Hot glue gun
• Optional: Distress Ink by Tim Holtz (Adds extra color to the yellow petals and really brings the flower to life. If you’d like to opt for this extra step, you’ll need the ink and a blending brush for application)
• Paper sunflower templates (available inside the tutorial)

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Accordion Paper Flowers

Whether you need a photo backdrop or a simple spring decoration, these accordion paper flowers are wonderful options. They are colorful, fun, and so easy that even your kids can make them!

Designer: Leslie of Pink Stripey Socks through DIY Candy
Materials Used:

• Origami Paper
• Scissors
• Stapler
• Double-sided Tape
• Yarn (Optional)
• Hole Punch (Optional)

Completion Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Paper Starflowers

If you’re a new crafter, these dainty starflowers are perfect to be familiar with making paper flowers. They are straightforward to do, and the shapes are easy to cut and assemble.

Designer: Lia Griffith of Lia Griffith
Materials Used:

• Craft Scissors
• Needle-Nose Pliers/Wire Cutters
• Curling Tool
• Cutting Machine (optional)
• High-Temp Hot Glue Gun
• Crepe Paper – Metallic Gold
• Floral Tape — Green
• Lia Griffith Frosted Craft Paper – Berry Pack Color 1, Citrus Pack Color 3, and Succulent Pack Color 3
• Floral Wire – 18-Gauge Paper Covered Green
• Thick Paper Covered Stem Wire
• Tacky Glue or Art Glitter Glue
• Karin Brushmarker Pro — Egyptian Blue (305)

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Giant Paper Flower

This huge, stunning paper flower looks intimidating, but crafters of all skill levels can make these beauties. It’s an eye-catching prop or backdrop for special occasions like weddings and baby showers.

Designer: Valerie Lloyd of Smile Mercantile Craft Co.
Materials Used:

• Italian crepe paper in outer petal color (1 roll per 18″ flower)
• Regular crepe paper in inner petal color
• Any crepe paper in flower center color
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun (low temp) + glue sticks
• Chinet paper plate

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: 18 inches across
Format: Written + Video

Paper Flower Craft

Here’s another fun and easy flower craft you can make with kids to practice their fine motor skills. These paper flowers are so simple to create that even preschoolers can try them!

Designer: Andreja Vučajnk of Easy Peasy and Fun
Materials Used:

• Circle paper punch – extra large is recommended if this craft will be done by a younger kid
• Yellow paper
• Paper in a variety of colors (designer used regular print paper)
• Paper cutter or scissors
• Stick glue
• Green paper drinking straws
• Clear tape (or patterned for some fun)

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video

Forget-Me-Not Paper Flowers

These Forget-Me-Not Paper Flowers are perfect if you’re searching for a quick and fun craft your kids can make for special occasions, such as Mother’s Day. They take just a few minutes to complete and only require simple craft supplies.

Designer: Yatibaey Evans of PBS KIDS
Materials Used:

• Construction paper (blue, yellow, or any color you like)
• Pencils
• Jar, old cup, or vase
• Scissors

Completion Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

DIY Swirl Roses

You might think that making fancy roses will be difficult, but these easy DIY swirl roses will prove the contrary. These roses are a breeze to complete and highly customizable to your liking.

Designer: Justine Jenkins of House of Mahalo
Materials Used:

• Paper or cardstock (designer used road maps)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Sellotape
• Kebab sticks or cake pop sticks (you could also use green pipe cleaners or even toothpicks for a teeny tiny bouquet)
• Green paint, coloured ribbons and brown packing paper (Optional)
• Vase, bottle or jar for displaying your flowers (Optional)

Completion Time: 2 hours
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Paper Calla Lillies

With only 7 easy steps, you can make a bouquet of these paper calla lilies in no time. They are ideal last-minute DIY gifts for Mother’s Day and any special event that require pretty, quick flowers.

Designer: Julie of Clever Poppy
Materials Used:

• Sheets of card
• Hot glue gun
• Green garden ties (for the stems)
• Chenille (for the stamen)
• Scissors
• Pencil

Completion Time: 1 to 2 hours
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video

Paper Gerbera Daisies

What I like the most about these paper gerbera daisies is that you can make them in whatever color you’d like, and they would still look gorgeous. That said, you can play around with the color palette when you make this craft and opt for a color combination that will match your home decor.

Designer: Becca of Sunflowers Summer Co.
Materials Used:

• Silhouette or Cricut
• Scissors
• 18 gauge green paper covered floral wire
• Metallic text-weight paper (or cardstock)
• Glue Gun
• Wire cutters
• Flower Shaping Mat and Shaping tools

Completion Time: 8 minutes (per flower)
Size: Unspecified
Format: Video

Ginger Flowers

Beginner crafters will love these easy, delightful paper ginger flowers. Each flower requires time and attention to detail, making it a perfect choice to slowly master paper flower crafts.

Designer: Muhaiminah Faiz of The Craftaholic Witch
Materials Used:

• Crepe paper
• Green craft paper
• Scissors
• Craft glue

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Paper Hyacinth Flowers

Welcome spring with these paper hyacinth flowers! As long as you have some construction paper, scissors, and glue, you can easily craft a bouquet of these lovely flowers.

Designer: Unspecified through S&S Blog
Materials Used:

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

3D Paper Flowers

You can make and use these versatile 3D paper flowers in many ways. They make a great photo backdrop, party decoration, wreath (when glued together), and a nice little touch to level up gift wraps.

Designer: Maggy of Red Ted Art
Materials Used:

• One sheet of A5 (approx 10 x 15cm)
• One sheet of Ag (approx 7.5 x 10cm)
• Stapler
• Paper scraps and glue stick for decorating (optional)

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video

Colorful Paper Flower Craft

This paper flower wreath is a great activity for younger kids on Mother’s Day or any day when you need a colorful craft to boost everyone’s mood!

Designer: Louise of Messy Little Monster
Materials Used:

• Colored craft paper
• Cardstock paper
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Craft glue
• Printable Flower Template (available inside the tutorial)

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Handprint Lilies

Turn a handprint into a lovely lily! Kids can have fun tracing and cutting out their handprints and seeing them transform into these cute paper lilies. It’s a wonderful activity to develop children’s pre-writing skills and encourage creativity.

Designer: Debbie Chapman of One Little Project
Materials Used:

• Pink or white printer paper (or Construction paper)
• 6 ” Green pipe cleaner
• 6 ” Yellow pipe cleaner
• Pencil
• Tape
• Scissors

Completion Time: 10 minutes (per flower)
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video

Pretty Paper Flowers

Once you have made one of these pretty paper flowers, you will likely want to make more. It’s because the rolling technique used to make them is so satisfying and lets you form the flowers quickly. Try one, and you’ll see what I mean.

Designer: Pauline Molinari of Club Chica Circle
Materials Used:

• Colored or patterned scrapbook paper cut to 6″ x 6″
• Scissors
• Glue gun

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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