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How to make Tissue Paper Flowers

January 8, 2010

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How to make Tissue Paper Flowers
making paper flowers

 

Paper Flowers

The last time I remember making paper flowers was when I was about 13 and it was my father’s 25th High School Reunion. I remember I made a giant one for the center of the room that hung from the ceiling that was blue and lavender, and small arrangements for each table.

I’ve always loved crafts 🙂 

I thought it would be fun to make some for a Party
To decorate I made some paper flowers.

Here is how to make them
you will need
* tissue paper (about 17 pieces per flower, wire to secure it together or a pipe cleaner-I used floral wire)
*ribbon to hang from
*scissors (in the photo I had my kitchen scissors handy but quickly switched to my crafty-orange handles Fiskars)
*pencil (to mark the edge design)

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I trimmed the tissue paper I had to 17″ wide by 24″ long
and then folded it at 1 1/2″ intervals back and forth like a paper fan
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I tie a look in the ribbon and thread the wire through it

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then secure it around the center of the flower, and twist the wire to secure it.

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draw the shape I want on the end, round or a point I think is easiest.

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cut a few folds at a time if you have trouble doing it all at once.

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fan out each side and begin lifting one piece of tissue paper at a time to the center

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as you can see it take shape very quickly, but be careful it can rip easily. When you are finished with both top parts, turn the 1/2 finished flower and do the bottom.

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here is the finished flower

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I had some from a kit I purchased and added more that I made, they are very easy and you can make them in any color to coordinate any decor.

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I hung a couple in each room but now wished I had grouped them together-I hung them at the last minute and was running out of time so maybe next time I will have it better planned out.

how to make paper flowers from @createdbydiane
 

 

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24 Comments Filed Under: Craft/Gift/Ideas, Events/Parties/Conferences Tagged With: party

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  1. cookies and cups says

    January 8, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    very cute!!

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  2. Amy says

    January 8, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Hello, I saw you on Amy's site Just add Walter. I am the other Amy that is hosting the Round Robin. I am stopping by to give you my link. I would love for you to stop by and link up this wonderful idea. I have always wanted to know how to do this. I hope you stop on by.

    Here is my link: https://keepingupwiththeschultzfamily.blogspot.com/2010/01/round-robin-10.html

    Have a great weekend..

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  3. Mireya says

    January 8, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    I've always wanted to make these, but they looked intimidating. You make it look so easy though!

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  4. Amy says

    January 8, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    I am so happy you came by. I hope you enjoy the Round Robin. It is so good to meet you. I am now following you.. Thanks again..

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  5. Diane says

    January 8, 2010 at 9:36 pm

    soooo cute!

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  6. Bonnie says

    January 8, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    Oh, I need to try this! They came out perfect! Cupcakes on your header look delicious! Have a great weekend!

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  7. Aubrey says

    January 9, 2010 at 1:15 am

    Oh my gosh!! Something so simple turned out to be absolutely gorgeous!!
    I'm filing this so I remember it for later!

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  8. Amy says

    January 9, 2010 at 1:36 am

    I am so glad you did come by. No worries on the button either. Thanks for letting me know you add it. I hope you did have fun. Have a great night. I can't wait to get to know you…

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  9. Alexis AKA MOM says

    January 9, 2010 at 5:00 am

    Holy Snikes! Those look amazing! My only fear is the boys touching them, you know throwing food at them or setting them on fire … LOL You just never know at my house 🙂

    Those look amazing really I'm so impressed, I love your step by step pictures. You make it look so stinking easy, I'm so not sure I could pull it off but I'm going to try!

    Thanks so much for stopping by and following. I see my bud Amy from Round Robin came over also! yeah 🙂

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  10. Jenny says

    January 9, 2010 at 5:43 am

    Those are beautiful! I had no idea they were simple to make. I'll have to try them out.

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  11. Katie says

    January 9, 2010 at 6:04 am

    I love flower blossoms, but I am lazy and just purchased a Martha Stewart kit on clearence at Micheals. I used them for my mother's day tea last year and just loved how they look. There are some differences but my kitchen look eerily like yours:)

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  12. jenjen says

    January 9, 2010 at 7:15 am

    Hi there! Your flowers turned out so cute! I made some of those for a neighborhood PJ party this year and they were a big hit. I think they are so festive – perfect for a party!

    How fun! And I love your blog header. Cupcakes, yum! Nice to meet you!

    XOXO
    Jen

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  13. Troy says

    January 9, 2010 at 8:22 am

    A few more of those in the kitchen and your house would be ready to host a mardi gras party!

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

    Troy

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  14. Diann says

    January 9, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    Very cute idea!

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  15. Mama to 3 Blessings says

    January 9, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    very cute! I am going to borrow this idea for my son to make flowers for the moms in my family for Mother's Day! Nice Job! Your so creative! 🙂
    Nicole
    https://mamato3blessings.blogspot.com/

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  16. Ashley @ Germato.com says

    January 9, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    These are lovely. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'll be sure to stop back for some more fantastic ideas!

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  17. Holly says

    January 9, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    Those are some of may favorite party decorations they work for adults and kids…everyone loves them. Great tutorial.
    Holly @ 504 Main

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  18. Sandra says

    January 9, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    Great flowers for any occasion or party…have to give them a try! Thanks for stopping by.

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  19. nadège says

    January 10, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    oh !! thank you ! I finally succed to understand because of you ! On the site of martha I haven't understand ! so thank you very much !
    sorry for my english, I'm french 😉

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  20. bridget {bake at 350} says

    January 14, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    I've ALWAYS wondering how to do those!!! Thank you!

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  21. Shelley says

    January 22, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Gorgeous! I will definetly feature this when HowDoesShe focuses on parties! 🙂 Thanks for the great idea.

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  22. singapore florist says

    January 19, 2011 at 10:12 am

    i'm speechless, that's an awesome creativity.

    Reply
  23. Katherine says

    January 10, 2014 at 6:26 am

    I was wondering how did you get them to stick to the ceiling?

    Thanks!
    Katherine

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    • Diane says

      January 10, 2014 at 11:32 am

      I tucked the ribbons underneath the edges of the ring around the lights in the ceiling

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