Spring is finally here, and doesn’t it just make you want to bring that fresh, blooming feeling inside? Decorate your home with these lasting blooms! We’re going to turn colorful crepe papers into gorgeous spring decorations. Crepe papers are perfect for making flowers as they have lovely textures that resemble real flowers.
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You’ll be surprised at how quickly and easily these flowers come together. Honestly, I finished one in just a few minutes! And if you’ve never worked with crepe paper, don’t worry. There are absolutely no complicated steps here, making it the perfect paper craft for beginners and experienced crafters. I am sure you’ll have so much fun making these DIY paper flowers. Definitely add this to your list of easy crafts. Ready to make your own? Keep reading for the step-by-step instructions on how to make paper flowers.
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What are Crepe Paper Flowers?
Crepe paper has unique characteristics, making it perfect for crafting realistic flowers. It has that distinctive crinkled texture, or some people call as “grain”, that mimics the natural texture of flower petals. The said feature also provides a degree of stretch, which allows you to curve, cup, and fold the paper.
You can also create these flowers using tissue paper. But if you want them to last a long time, I suggest using crepe paper instead. They are stronger than you think. It holds its form well, which means the flowers won’t fall apart easily.
Materials Needed
List of essential supplies:
- crepe paper rolls (different colors)
- floral wire
- scissors (sharp craft scissors)
- glue
- ruler or measuring tape
- pencil
- green colored paper (for the stem)
Optional Tools for Crepe Paper Flowers
- pliers (for cutting wire)
- floral tape (green or color coordinating)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Preparing the crepe paper
Cut the crepe paper into 3.9 in by 12 in rectangles. You need 12 pieces to make one flower. The grain direction must be parallel to the short side of the rectangle.
Step 2: Making the petals
Get three rectangles of crepe paper. Stack them and place them on a flat surface with the short side facing towards you. Fold in a zigzag pattern, also known as an accordion fold.
Secure the folds with floral wire by loosely wrapping and twisting it. Do not tighten it yet.
Carefully separate the layers. Start with the first layer, bringing it right up to the center. Repeat for the rest.
Now, tighten the floral wire. It should look like this.
Make 4 pieces.
Step 3: Assembling the flower
Start by twisting the floral wire of two stems. Then add the rest, twisting them in between.
Trim the crepe paper to make the flower round.
Step 4: Creating the Stem and Finishing
You can just wrap the floral wire stem with floral tape. But I opted for a paper stem. Simply cut a rectangular piece of green paper and roll it diagonally to form a tube. Glue the end to secure.
Once dry, attach the flower to the stem, and you are done.
Creative Ideas and Variations
For a more realistic flower, use floral wire as the stem, wrapped with floral tape. Make sure it is sturdy enough to hold the flower. Crepe paper can also be used to create realistic leaves.
