how to make paper flowers

To make paper flowers, here are some popular and easy methods you can follow:

Simple Paper Flower Making Steps

Materials needed:

• Colored or craft paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Optional: wooden skewers or pipe cleaners for stems

Method 1: Basic Folded Paper Flower (Five Petal Flower)

1. Start with a square piece of paper and fold it diagonally in half.
2. Fold each corner up towards the center.
3. Fold each triangle in half so the tip points outward.
4. Fold the tips of the triangles down, then unfold and refold along existing folds to shape petals.
5. Repeat to make five petals.
6. Tape or glue the petals together at the back to form a flower.
7. Attach a wooden skewer or pipe cleaner as the stem

Method 2: Swirly Paper Flowers

1. Cut colored paper into strips about 2 inches wide and 8 inches long.
2. Fold one vertical edge of the strip thinly.
3. Cut fringes horizontally along the strip, leaving the folded edge intact.
4. Roll each fringed strip tightly to create swirls.
5. Make a stem by rolling green paper diagonally into a thin stick and glue the end.
6. Glue the rolled swirly strip around the stem, starting from the top and rolling down.
7. Add leaves by folding green paper accordion-style, cutting one side pointed, unfolding, and gluing around the stem

Method 3: Realistic Coffee Filter Flowers

1. Dye coffee filters with food coloring or dye and let dry.
2. Fold filters into quarters and cut scalloped edges.
3. Stack 6 filters and staple at the base.
4. Lay filters flat and gather around a pencil to shape petals.
5. Twist and pinch the underside of each layer to form petals.
6. Twist the base to secure the flower shape

Additional Tips

• Use thin fringes for delicate petals.
• Customize colors by painting or dyeing paper.
• Use matte or invisible tape for assembling petals to avoid visible tape marks.
• You can make various flower types like roses, peonies, tulips, or geraniums by adjusting folding and cutting techniques

For visual guidance, there are many helpful video tutorials available online showing step-by-step instructions for different paper flower styles

. These methods allow you to create beautiful, long-lasting paper flowers for decoration, gifts, or crafts.