Tutorial for DIY Paper Flowers For Centerpieces or Bouquets

Lately paper flowers are all over the blogesphere. How hard is it to make these beauties? Here's a simple tutorial via Dozi. (Dozi gives you written directions as well as photos if you are having any trouble with these.) (These were originally credited to Martha Stewart, but I couldn't find it on her site (if anyone can, please email me, I'd love to link it directly.)

My daughter is getting married next Valentine's Day weekend, and the idea of paying for red roses for centerpieces ... you don't even want to hear the price quotes I've gotten. So I thought why not go paper? Dozi's simple display uses a white vase (that lets your flowers make a statement) that is simple but effective.

The first time I tried these I was blown away at how EASY they were to make! I used a little bit of double sided tape toward the end to keep them from unraveling, but they have lasted for weeks now. Way longer than any real flower ever would! And I love the look of them on a simple branch. 

And as my readers know, the true test of how easy a project is? Getting my husband, Bill to test it out. Bill is great with tools but crafts, not so much. I am happy to report that this diy project gets the EEEBCDI (Easy Enough Even Bill Can Do It) Seal of Approval! I may turn him into a crafter yet! (NOT!)

Try it and see what you think. I'll be interested to hear your feedback.

Want To Learn To Make Paper Flowers?

Want to learn how to make the perfect paper flowers? Try this tutorial for these pretty paper petals.  Make them in any color combination that works with your wedding colors, they're easy to make ahead of time and place in a a vase of the same color.  This monochromatic look is great for a centerpiece or put together into a bouquet.

Paper? Did You Say Paper?

These flowers from template from this Etsy site, Sunny and Stumpy.

Paper flowers? Did You Say Paper? Don't want to rush last minute floral arranging? Why not make your wedding bouquet and wedding centerpieces out of paper flowers.  Yes, I said PAPER FLOWERS. 

You may remember making a less complex version of these in scouts or camp as a child, but these DIY paper flowers are not a craft for an eight year old! Tutorials on Knuckle Salad and Green Wedding Shoes if you prefer those to the Etsy options. 

Paper flowers make perfect centerpieces or bouquets, and I particularly love them as boutonnieres or to use as napkin rings.  One of the links above is for a beautiful paper flower wreath! So unique! Your guests will be oohing and aahing all night!  Use smaller paper flowers to decorate place cards.  There's literally no end to what you can do with paper flowers. 

This bouquet is from Robot in Bloom on Etsy.com

Whether you choose to have an Etsy artisan make the whole bouquet for you, like Robot in Bloom, or purchase a template from Sunny and Stumpy, paper flowers make paper flowers a great option for your wedding. 

How To Make Paper Flowers

I found these great paper flower tutorials on Knuckle Salad, a great site for food and crafting.  Kristina wrote the post for how to make these six different types of paper flowers--use them alone or mix and match, it's your call.  Be sure to read the rest of the site for other great entertaining ideas.  I just love it when I find someone who offers my readers a lot of great creative and/or tasty content, both together is a real bonus! There are specific directions for each type of flower as well as some follow up comments that really help pull the project together.  I suggest some trial and error testing with these to get just the right weight paper to suit the flower look you want.  Make them in any color to match or harmonize with your decor at your wedding.  If you manage to master these you'll save mega dollars on your flower costs for your wedding--or they're great for decorating for any party or just around your house.  Congrats to Kristen and Knuckle Salad!

 

If you like these paper flowers try this post "Paper Posies, Make Your Own." and "Tutorial for DIY Paper Flowers For Centerpieces or Bouquets."