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.

Paper flowers are so fun and perfect for baby showers, decor and much more. Learn how to make paper flowers in just a few easy steps. These are so simple.

We love making new things and these easy paper roses are really a blast to make. I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was and how beautiful they turned out.

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.

I have made Tissue Paper Flowers before and that’s another fun project to try if you love crepe paper flowers. Also, learn How to make a Pop-Up Card.


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 for Paper Flowers - cardstock, scissors, glue stick, school glue, pencil, wood skewers.

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

Paper being cut.

Step 1. Cut the paper into 4″ squares.

Paper folded into a triangle.

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.

Paper with 8 folded segments.

Step 3. There should be 8 folded segments in the paper.

Paper in a tear drop shape.

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.

Paper cut into flower segments.

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.

Paper folded into layers.

Step 6. Line up your pieces in order, 1 segment, 2 segments, 3 segments, etc. You’ll follow this to assemble your flower petals.

Layers of petals glued together.

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.

Petals folded on pencil.

Step 8. Use a pencil to roll the ends of the pieces you just glued.

Flowers rolled together.

Step 9. Roll up the single segment and glue on the end. White glue works best for this.

Layers of flowers inserted into layers.

Step 10. Roll segment 2 around the center. Add glue to the tip and tuck into segment 3.

Rose formed with layers.

Step 11. Repeat, gluing and tucking each segment into the center of the next segment of layers.

Rose with layers drying.

Step 12. When finished, set aside to dry.

Wood skewer attached to rose.

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.

Leaf with glue.

Step 14. To make leaves, Cut them out of green paper.

Leaf attached to flower.

Step 15. Attach with white glue to the skewer.

Flowers with leaves.

Step 16. Repeat if desired and add as many leaves as you prefer in your bouquet.

Paper Flowers with leaves on a wooden skewer.

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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

Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Keyword: How to Make Paper Flowers
Yield: 1
Author: One Crazy Mom

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.

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