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Pretty Paper Flowers how-to

March 16, 2012 by Party Patisserie Filed Under: Create 23 Comments

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Paper flowers seem to be everywhere these days and I, for one, love them.

With Spring right around the corner this is  a perfect craft to make now.  They will definitely brighten up any room in the house and they’re fun to make.

Supplies Needed:

Colorful card stock of your choice;  floral wire; hot glue gun & scissors. Begin by cutting out a circle about 7 inches in diameter. I cut the edges a bit irregular to give it more interest.

You’ll need to cut out several circles using different colors and vary the sizes a bit. Cut a few of the flowers 5 inches & some 6 inches in diameter. Again, it’s personal preference.

Once you have your circle cut out begin cutting  a spiral leaving about 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the edge of the paper and continue cutting to the center.

Here’s what it’ll look like.

Next,  roll up the spiral all the way to the center. I wrapped the paper around a pencil to get it started. Roll tightly.

When you reach the center let the paper pop open. Like magic you have your  beautiful flower.

(love this part)

Put a dollop of glue on the back piece, which is the center of the spiral, and press the flower into it gently.

Now you’ll need to cut our your leaves.  I used a few different shades of green card stock again for some added interest.

(go ahead and make several leaves. )

       Pinch the leaf at the base and put a small dot of hot glue to hold it together.

Take the floral wire and bend one end about 1/2 inch.

Turn your flower over to the underside and put a dollop of hot glue. Place the bent end of the wire into the glue.

It won’t want to hold, so, put your leaf or a scrap of green paper over the wire to secure in place. This will hold the wire and finish off the underside of the flower.

(sorry, I’m using a different color flower here.)
You can glue 1 or 2 leaves to a flower. Your preference.
After the glue has set, I wrapped the wire around my  finger a few times to give it a springy appearance.

 This gives it a whimsical appearance and helps me to position it in the vase.

Now, on to attaching the wires and leaves on these little beauties.

I had way to much fun making these.  They’re addictive.

I’m using a plastic, whimsical vase here that I found in an art shop. You can use whatever you like.

Aren’t they cute?

I originally put them in my kitchen, then my daughter saw them and, well, they reside in her room now.

Sure hope you enjoy making these flowers as much as I did!

Have a colorful day♥.

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Comments

  1. Bertie's Bakery says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:32 am

    I am so happy you posted this! I love paper flowers, but I’m usually too busy trying to make sugar ones, so it was great to get the “how to” from you!!
    Happy Friday

    Reply
    • Debbie says

      March 16, 2012 at 8:14 am

      Bertie, thank you so much. I’d love to see the sugar version too!

      Reply
  2. Sandra says

    March 16, 2012 at 6:57 am

    I think I can manage this one. Your bouquet is so pretty, and you gave great instructions. Cute vase too!

    Reply
    • Debbie says

      March 16, 2012 at 8:14 am

      Thanks Sandra! Yes, give them a try, the’re easy and fun.

      Reply
  3. Lindsay {Easy Made Invitations} says

    March 16, 2012 at 8:51 am

    That is so cute!! My daughter would love these! What a fun and easy DIY….thanks so much for sharing, Debbie!

    Reply
    • Debbie says

      March 16, 2012 at 11:12 am

      Yep, I think she would too! Thanks for coming by:)

      Reply
  4. Kristina McCook says

    March 16, 2012 at 9:21 am

    love the paper flower bouquet! so much fun!!!

    Reply
    • Debbie says

      March 16, 2012 at 11:10 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. Stefanie (The Petite Soiree) says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:58 am

    love this it looks like it belongs in an art gallery!

    Reply
    • Debbie says

      March 16, 2012 at 11:09 am

      Thanks Kristina!

      Reply
    • Debbie says

      March 16, 2012 at 11:11 am

      Thank you Stefanie!

      Reply
  6. Jennifer @ Double the Fun Parties says

    March 16, 2012 at 11:17 am

    Really cute, Deb! I’ve been wanting to try these and now I know how.

    Reply
    • Party Patisserie says

      March 16, 2012 at 11:04 pm

      Thank you Jennifer. Yep, super easy!

      Reply
  7. Donna~ Glamorous Sweet Events says

    March 16, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I love, love , love this! Your tutorials are the best. You make everything so beautiful but yet so easy.

    Thanks, Donna

    Reply
    • Party Patisserie says

      March 16, 2012 at 11:03 pm

      Thanks Donna, you are a real sweetie!

      Reply
  8. Michelle (cakewalk) says

    March 16, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    I love paper flowers!! Great tuturial, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Party Patisserie says

      March 16, 2012 at 11:03 pm

      Thanks Michelle!

      Reply
  9. Louise says

    March 17, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    Thank you so much for the great step by step guide! It has been pouring at home so a perfect way to pass an afternoon indoors :@)

    Reply
  10. Alison Lawson Cakes says

    March 18, 2012 at 4:40 am

    Fabulous! Really great Debbie!

    Reply
    • Party Patisserie says

      March 18, 2012 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you so much Allison!

      Reply
  11. Natalie @ Confetti Diaries says

    June 12, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    These flowers are adorable. What a great way to make a flower arrangement that will last awhile. I love the fun colors too!

    Reply
  12. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    June 13, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    LOVE these! Pinned! 🙂 Life to the full! Melissa

    Reply
    • Party Patisserie says

      June 13, 2014 at 10:45 pm

      Thank you Melissa!

      Reply

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