These gorgeous paper flowers are made from toilet paper. Yes, the same ordinary toilet paper you use every day. They’re super easy and very cheap to make, and you probably already have most of the materials at home. If you’re looking for the perfect paper craft for an afternoon art activity, look no further than these DIY roses.
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If you’ve seen my past crafts, you probably already know that I’ve been using this glass/cup trick for quite a while now. I’ve already tried it with crepe paper and denim, and a lot of people loved it. So, I thought, what material should I try next? I wanted something that’s available in almost every household, and then it hit me: toilet paper. I’ve seen a lot of crafts using paper towels, but toilet paper? Not so much. So if you’re also curious if toilet paper works for crafts, the answer is yes, it absolutely does! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn TP into a beautiful paper rose using just a paper cup.
Why Use Toilet Paper?
Like crepe paper, toilet paper has this nice texture that adds character to the paper flowers. It’s also available in most homes and can be colored in different ways.
The only disadvantage of using toilet paper is that it is delicate. I suggest when you try this paper craft, use a thick toilet paper. You can look for 5-ply toilet papes or paper towel for durability.
This project went viral on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. Watch the TikTok craft video and see why!
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This tissue paper art is a budget-friendly DIY and one of the best kids craft ideas to try at home or in school. Markers are used to color the petals, giving the kids a fun chance to experiment with different colors and patterns.
How to Make Tissue Paper Roses
Learn how to make tissue paper flowers with this easy tutorial.
Stacking and tracing
Start by stacking a few sheets of toilet paper. Place the paper cup, then trace the bottom.
Cutting and separating
Cut the circle, then separate the sheets. Make 20 pieces (21 pieces if adding a stem).
Coloring
Draw lines around the edges of each circle using a dark-colored felt-tip marker, then 4 to 5 lines in the center using a light-colored one.
Spraying
Place the circles in a single layer on a plastic sheet. Fill a spray bottle with water, then spray each circle until the color spreads. Let them dry completely.
Paper flower making
Take a small paper cup and cut the bottom. You can also use a wine glass is you have one. Now, fold a circle over the rim, apply glue to the edge, then overlap it with another one. Repeat until you cover the whole rim.
Adding the next layers
For the next layers, place each piece between the ones from the previous layer. Repeat until you have one piece left.
Adding the bottom cover
Apply glue to the bottom of the flower, then place the remaining circle.
Removing the paper rose
Flip the cup, and gently remove the flower.
Tools
- scissors
Materials
- small paper cup
- 5-ply toilet paper
- felt-tip markers
- spray bottle
- water
- PVA glue
Crafting Tip
Explore different color combinations!
How to Add a Stem to Toilet Paper Roses
A lot of people have been asking, “how do you add a stem to paper flowers?” It can be tricky with this specific style, but I found a way to make it work. Here’s what you need.
Materials
- paper cup
- 2 floral wires
- pencil
- scissors
- hot glue and glue gun
- colored toilet paper circle
- cardstock
DIY Flower Stem Tutorial
Step 1:
Bend the floral wires in half, just like in the photo below.
Step 2:
Twist the wires together forming a Y shape.
Step 3:
Trace the bottom of the paper cup onto the cardstock and cut.
Step 4:
Fold the circle in half to find the center. Cut it halfway through, then cut a very small triangle in the center.
Step 5:
Slide the wire into the center of the circle, then glue the opening closed to form a cone. Apply a generous amount of hot glue to the wire.
Step 6:
Apply hot glue to the edges of the cone, then quickly attach to the bottom of the flower. You might need to press the center a little bit.
Step 7:
The last step is to cover the cardstock. Take the colored toilet paper circle, cut it the same way as the cardstock, then glue it in place.
Creative Ideas and Variations
- Add leaves. Make leaves using toilet paper and green markers. Cut two leaves of the same size and shape. Take one, glue a floral wire in the center, then top it with the other leaf. Bend it a little bit, then glue it to the stem.
- Make a bouquet. Create toilet paper flowers in different sizes and colors to make a paper flower bouquet.
- Gift topper. Decorate your gifts with these paper roses.
- DIY Home decor. Glue it to a wreath to make a lovely paper craft.
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