Looking for the perfect spring craft? I’ve got you. Learn how to make paper flowers using a simple drinking glass! This paper rose project is a fun way to create beautiful floral decorations or paper flower bouquets. It’s a beginner-friendly DIY that anyone can enjoy, even the kids, resulting in stunning paper flowers that you can proudly display.
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Creating beautiful paper roses doesn’t have to be complicated. This quick and easy tutorial will walk you through the steps to create these lovely blooms. I promise you, it’s a fun and beginner-friendly craft, perfect for everyone. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can transform crepe paper into gorgeous paper flowers with the help of any everyday glass. Use them as spring decorations or as event decorations for parties, birthdays, bridal shower, baby shower, and weddings. Let’s get started.
What You’ll Need to Make a Paper Rose
- crepe paper
- sharp scissors
- regular glue or hot glue
- marker
- ruler
- drinking glass (I used a 3.4-inch diameter glass)
Paper Flowers Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Paper
Fold the crepe paper several times, then trace a 1.4-inch circle. Cut out the traces circle carefully with your scissors. Repeat this process to create 29 paper circles.
Step 2: Shaping the Petals
Layer several paper circles on top of each other, then gently pinch the edges at various points around the circumference to create soft curves and give your petals a more natural look.
Step 3: Forming the Paper Rose
This is where the magic happens. Take one of your cut paper circles, and carefully fold over the rim of the glass. Make sure that the grain of the paper runs horizontally across the glass rim as you fold it over. This will help the paper curve naturally.
Now, apply glue to one of the edges, then take another piece and fold over the rim, overlapping the first.
Repeat the process until the entire rim is covered. For the next layers, make sure to place the petals in between the petals of the first layer. Repeat until you only have one circle left.
Step 4: Finishing the Flower
Apply glue to the assembled petals, then place the remaining circle on top, pressing gently to secure.
Step 5: Removing the Paper Flower
Turn the glass over and then carefully remove the flower by pulling it gently.
Done!
Crafting Tips
- Use sharp scissors.
- Use hot glue for a faster drying time. Be very careful when using it to prevent burns.
Creative Ideas and Variations
- Experiment with different colors of paper and petal shapes to create a variety of paper flowers.
- Bouquet. Make several paper roses in different sizes and colors and arrange them into a paper flower bouquet.
- Add stems. You can use a floral wire or stick.
- Add leaves. Simply cut out leaf shapes from green crepe paper and attach them to the base of your paper roses.
- Embellishments. Add small beads or glitter to the petals for some sparkle.
