Paper flowers are so fun and perfect for baby showers, weddings, home decor and more. Learn How to Make Paper Flowers in just a few easy steps. These are so simple and really stunning.
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This is so easy and only a piece of paper is needed. Once you see just how simple this is, you will want to make lots of roses for the perfect celebration.
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What's in this post: How to Make Paper Flowers
Why We Love This
You can make the flowers in any color you prefer. Some ideas include matching the flowers to party decor, holidays or room decor. This would also make a cute centerpiece for a bridal shower.
The possibilities are endless for these pretty flowers and the instructions are so simple. You can also attach the flowers to make garland or place them in a bowl or use on a wreath for more creativity.
No need to be a seasoned crafter as beginners can make these. It is one of the easiest DIY tutorials.
Supplies
- 4 pieces of paper, cut to 4″ square. You can use an assortment of colors and larger sizes if you want to make a rainbow of giant paper flowers. Try scrapbooking paper, cardstock or construction paper.
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
- White Glue.
- Pencil
- Wood Skewers. You can also use pipe cleaners, but they will not be as sturdy if you plan to put them in a vase.
- Green Paper
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. Cut the paper into 4″ squares.
Step 2. Fold each of the four pieces of paper the same. Next, make a simple fold in half horizontally to make a large triangle. Fold that triangle in half and in half again. Make sure edges are folded crisp.
Step 3. There should be 8 folded segments in the paper.
Step 4. Using a pencil, trace a half circle near the open end of the paper, creating a teardrop shape. Use scissors to cut out the shape. Snip the tip of the paper, too. Open each piece of paper.
Step 5. In one piece of paper, cut out 1 segment and set both pieces aside. Next, take a second piece, cut out 2 segments. Take the third piece, cut out 3 segments, and in the fourth piece, cut it in half.
Step 6. Line up your pieces in order, 1 segment, 2 segments, 3 segments, etc. You’ll follow this to assemble your flower petals.
Step 7. Using a glue stick, and beginning with the 3 segmented piece, glue the piece together, keeping the center open. Set aside to dry and repeat with the remaining segments 4 through 7. You can also use hot glue for the layer of petals, but I prefer a glue stick.
Step 8. Use a pencil to roll the ends of the pieces you just glued.
Step 9. Roll up the single segment and glue on the end. White glue works best for this.
Step 10. Roll segment 2 around the center. Add glue to the tip and tuck into segment 3.
Step 11. Repeat, gluing and tucking each segment into the center of the next segment of layers.
Step 12. When finished, set aside to dry.
Step 13. Create the stem. Add a skewer and tuck it into the open center of the flower. Affix with white glue or floral tape.
Step 14. To make leaves, Cut them out of green paper.
Step 15. Attach with white glue to the skewer.
Step 16. Repeat if desired and add as many leaves as you prefer in your bouquet.
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I’m so excited for you to try making these beautiful Paper Flowers. Leave a comment once you make them. I love to hear from you.
How to Make Paper Flowers
Equipment
- 4 pieces of paper, cut to 4" square You can use an assortment of colors and larger sizes if you want to make a rainbow of giant paper flowers. Try scrapbooking paper, cardstock or construction paper.
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
- white glue
- Pencil
- Wood Skewers You can also use pipe cleaners, but they will not be as sturdy if you plan to put them in a vase.
- Green Paper
Instructions
- Step 1. Cut the paper into 4″ squares.
- Step 2. Fold each of the four pieces of paper the same. Next, make a simple fold in half horizontally to make a large triangle. Fold that triangle in half and in half again. Make sure edges are folded crisp.
- Step 3. There should be 8 folded segments in the paper.
- Step 4. Using a pencil, trace a half circle near the open end of the paper, creating a teardrop shape. Use scissors to cut out the shape. Snip the tip of the paper, too. Open each piece of paper.
- Step 5. In one piece of paper, cut out 1 segment and set both pieces aside. Next, take a second piece, cut out 2 segments. Take the third piece, cut out 3 segments, and in the fourth piece, cut it in half.
- Step 6. Line up your pieces in order, 1 segment, 2 segments, 3 segments, etc. You’ll follow this to assemble your flower petals.
- Step 7. Using a glue stick, and beginning with the 3 segmented piece, glue the piece together, keeping the center open. Set aside to dry and repeat with the remaining segments 4 through 7. You can also use hot glue for the layer of petals, but I prefer a glue stick.
- Step 8. Use a pencil to roll the ends of the pieces you just glued.
- Step 9. Roll up the single segment and glue on the end. White glue works best for this.
- Step 10. Roll segment 2 around the center. Add glue to the tip and tuck into segment 3.
- Step 11. Repeat, gluing and tucking each segment into the center of the next segment of layers.
- Step 12. When finished, set aside to dry.
- Step 13. Create the stem. Add a skewer and tuck it into the open center of the flower. Affix with white glue or floral tape.
- Step 14. To make leaves, Cut them out of green paper.
- Step 15. Attach with white glue to the skewer.
- Step 16. Repeat if desired and add as many leaves as you prefer in your bouquet.
