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How to make GORGEOUS paper flowers

In today’s post: These DIY paper flowers are exquisite! Find 20 tutorials that will teach you how to make paper flowers.

Every time I drive up to my house I sigh just a little. My neighbors have gorgeous flowers out in their yards – pots and plants and bushes – while I have seven hundred bikes, trikes, and scooters scattered across my yard. I’m not so good with flowers – you actually have to pay attention to them occasionally and give them water and all. I think I’ve killed every houseplant I’ve ever owned. So I love the idea of flowers made from paper – and I can’t believe how gorgeous and realistic many of them look. Plus I gotta say I really like the fact that these beautiful blooms that will stay pretty for years with no extra effort required.

 

I’ve gathered up 20 of my favorite DIY paper flower tutorials here. We have easy paper flowers (so easy you could make them with your kids!), giant paper flowers, paper flower templates, and more. You can use these paper creations to decorate your home or as heartfelt gifts. Many of them are perfect for weddings as well!

How to make paper flowers - 20 gorgeous DIY paper flower tutorials

How to Make Paper Flowers

All of the paper flower tutorials that I link to below are made with paper. Some use normal printer paper or colored cardstock, while others use different types of paper such as crepe paper, tissue paper, or even coffee filters. I’ve noted below what materials each flower tutorial uses, as well as which ones come with printable templates.

***As always with roundups, please click through to the original post to pin individual photos. If you’d like to pin the collage up top to remember where to find all these ideas in one place, that’s just fine!***

Giant Paper Flowers

1. Studio DIY has a great tutorial for making giant crepe paper roses using a template available from Martha Stewart. They are so pretty and the large size just makes them stunning.

Giant paper rose

2. These large paper flowers from Hey Let’s Make Stuff come with a printable template and a cutting file so you can cut by hand or using a Silhouette. You can make them using cardstock from your local craft store, which means you’ll have tons of color options.

Giant paper flowers with an ombre color effect.

3. Decorate a wall or window with giant paper flowers like The Craft Patch did. She uses a variety of colors to make four different flower types in all different sizes for a stunning display. These flowers can be made with standard cardstock, and her post includes printable templates.

How to make giant paper flowers.

4. This giant alora rose from Burlap and Blue is made with standard cardstock which can be spray painted for a more dimensional look. The printable template does cost a few dollars, but the post includes multiple step by step photos and the finished flower is stunning!

Learn how to make this gorgeous giant paper rose.

Printable Paper Flower Templates

5. Would you ever imagine you could make a wedding bouquet from paper flowers? Well, that’s exactly what The House That Lars Built has done, and it’s exquisite! You’ll use crepe paper to create this beautiful bunch of blooms, which is easier to make than it looks thanks for a printable template.

Stunning wedding bouquet made from paper flowers.

6. Here’s another beautiful paper flower from The House That Lars Built: a delicate paper narcissus. Like the wedding bouquet, this flower is also made with crepe paper and comes with a printable template.

Beautiful DIY paper narcissus flower

7. Lia Griffith may be the queen of paper flowers! She has many different flower tutorials on her site and almost all come with printable templates and fantastic step by step photo instructions. This paper gardenia can be made from standard size white or colored paper and makes a lovely gift topper.

DIY paper flower gardenia

8. Another beauty from Lia Griffith are these paper Lisianthus blooms. Make them using whatever color of crepe paper you like best along with her printable template and cutting files.

Paper flowers template for lisianthus blooms

 

Paper Roses

9. For a detailed step by step tutorial for paper roses, visit Capitol Romance. These roses are made using standard printer paper, but you could also use book paper, sheet music, wrapping paper, etc.

Amazing collection of DIY paper flower tutorials - these look so real! Paper roses.

10. If you prefer a printable template, check out these paper roses from It’s Always Autumn. The template is designed for standard printer paper and comes in five different colors so you can craft a beautiful bouquet. Plus having a template makes these easier to create than other paper rose tutorials!

Learn how to make paper roses with these beautiful paper rose templates. Step by step instructions included. How to make DIY paper flowers.

11. This paper rose from We Lived Happily Ever After is incredibly realistic looking – the process is a little more involved than some of the other tutorials but the results are stunning. She cuts petals from crepe paper and then colors them with paint + water.

Painted paper rose tutorial

12. For super easy paper roses, use a Silhouette cut file! These pretty persimmon paper roses from Simply Kelly Designs are easy to make using standard cardstock.

DIY paper flowers - red paper roses in a vase

 

 

Easy DIY Paper Flowers

13. These modern rolled flowers from The Casual Craftlete can be made with standard size cardstock in any color you choose. The spiral design looks super easy and fast enough that you’ll be able to make a whole bouquet. These are a great option if you’d like to make paper flowers with your kids.

DIY paper flowers

14. These cute DIY polka flowers from Lia Griffiths via Skip To My Lou are also very easy to make. Because they are made from cupcake liners you’ll be able to make them in a variety of colors and patterns.

DIY paper flowers made from cupcake liners

15. Two Shades of Pink shares a video tutorial for these flowers made from coffee filters. They turn out very pretty and you can make them in any color you’d like. Plus you can find packages of coffee filters at the dollar store, so these are very inexpensive to make, as well as being easy to put together!

DIY paper flowers tutorial - coffee filter flowers

16. These paper spider mums from Live Laugh Rowe use a simple fringe + roll technique which will be easy enough for kids to learn to make! This is another paper flower you can make using standard size colored paper.

A vase of paper flowers on a table

 

 

 

Tissue Paper Flowers

17. These flowers from We Can Make Anything are made with tissue paper, which is easy to find in a variety of colors and very affordable. Moving gifs make this tutorial super easy to follow!

DIY paper flowers - tissue paper flowers

18. Find even more info about tissue paper flowers, visit this tutorial from The Craft Patch. You’ll learn what size tissue paper to start with for different size flowers, as well as how to cut the tissue paper to give your flowers a unique look.

Tissue paper flowers make great decorations for parties! Learn how to make them.

19. It’s hard to believe these paper poppies from Lia Griffith are made from tissue paper! Hint – they get their pretty variegated color from bleach. The post includes clear step by step directions and photos.

Amazing collection of DIY paper flower tutorials - these look so real! Tissue paper poppies.

20. I love the unexpected color combination in this simple paper flower by Simple As That. Instead of full sheets of tissue paper, this flower is made from a roll of crepe paper streamers, which are also inexpensive and easy to find in a variety of colors.

How to make paper flowers - crepe paper flowers

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Audrey says

    The last one is my favorite…I’m a sucker for poppies! I’m glad I’m not the only one whose yard is landscaped to perfection with bikes, scooters, toys, etc.

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  5. name says

    So where are the tutorials!? How do I make these? Where are the supplies!? Where are the links? This is a tease!

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  16. Barbara says

    These are great! Thanks for sharing. I am wanting to make some that could stay outside. I’m investigating what kinds of sealers/hardeners I could use. Someone suggested paverpol and then I saw Blair spray clear gloss which looked interesting. Have you ever sealed your flowers?

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  27. spring says

    you actually have to pay attention to them occasionally and give them water and all. I think I’ve killed every houseplant I’ve ever owned. So I’ve been loving all the paper flowers I’ve seen cropping up across the internet – I can’t believe how gorgeous and realistic many of them look. Plus I gotta say I really like the idea of beautiful blooms that will stay pretty for months with no extra effort required.

    Reply

  29. lisa says

    We just keep the ones we really enjoy and plus holiday seasons are coming, so it’s time to get ready. Anyways, thank you so much for sharing such an informative guide. Looking forward to more posts! <3

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  30. Sheila says

    Paper craft is the collection of art forms and you have shown amazing paper diy tutorials to make beautiful flowers. This article is must read for diy lovers

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  40. Rocketman Jacket says

    This is the first time that I visit here. I found so many exciting matters in this particular blog, One thing I would like to request you that pls keep posting such type of informative blog.

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  65. Flowers says

    Extremely beautiful flowers! The colors and the arrangements are of top quality and the flowers are just gorgeous. Handmade are hard to make, but very beautiful, indeed. I like the bouquets of roses and carnations. Beautiful!

    Reply

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