Create a flower made of paper with simple steps. This chrysanthemum craft uses strips of patterned paper for a unique look.
I started making these while planning my daughter's birthday party (pink lemonade theme, all the bright, happy colors), and they turned out to be one of those crafts you just keep making because they're so cute.
They come together quickly, use basic supplies, and are easy to customize.
You can turn them into decorations by adding a stem and placing them in a vase, or use them on cards and gifts!
Skill Level: Beginner
Total Time: 10 minutes
Supply List
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- Scrapbook Paper (2 coordinating patterns)
- Scissors
- Glue
How to Make Paper Flowers
This paper flower is made by layering small loops of paper, giving it a full chrysanthemum look.
The yellow strips are 3 ½ x ½ inches, the outer pink strips are 3 inches long, and the inner pink strips are 2 ½ inches long.
Fold each strip in half and glue the ends together to make a loop.
Cut a paper circle about 1 ½ inches wide for the flower base.
Glue the first layer of loops around the edge of the circle.
Add the next layers by gluing the loops in the spaces between the previous layer.
Keep layering until the flower looks full. This flower used two yellow layers, two pink layers, and a few extra pink loops to fill small gaps.
Make the center by cutting a 1 ½ inch paper circle into a spiral, rolling it tightly, and gluing it in the middle.
You can also use a button, rhinestone, or another embellishment for the center.
Try making your paper flowers in a mix of sizes to add even more personality to your projects.
Smaller blooms are perfect for cards and gift tags, while larger ones make a statement on wreaths, signs, or party decor.
Layer a few together for a full, dimensional look, or scatter them as simple accents.
Once you get the hang of the process, it's easy to customize and create a whole collection that fits your style perfectly.
More Paper Flower Tutorials
Looking for more paper flower ideas? Here are a few more tutorials to try next.
Hi, I'm Katie!
I'm so glad you're here. Want to make something fabulous? I'm here to help!
MzNadine420
very cute Idea and you make it look so easy.
Christine
It's sooooo pretty!!!! The flower can be used to decorate soooo many things!!
Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!
Erin / Miri-love
Oooo, so pretty! Love it!
diana
This is so cute! I pinned it for later because I think I could actually do this. Thanks for sharing!
Nicole Love
This is so cute! I just pinned it!!
Nicole Love
This is so cute! I just pinned it!!
Rose
Beautiful! This would make a great bow for a present.
Laura @ cookiecrumbsandsawdust.blogspot
Katie,These are darling! I love your paper choice. I'm pinning this!I'm visiting from the Shabby Nest linky party. I hope that you can stop by my blog as well. :)Thanks for sharing,Laura
Beth
HI - I'm stopping by via Tatertots and Jello. Fantastic tutorial - I have a stack of scrapbook paper just calling out to be used for this!
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate
So pretty and the center just makes the flower stand out. Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House!
Janelle
What a simply beautiful flower! I love the colors you used as well! {Tammy}
Katie @ Little Becky Homecky
This is so pretty!! I would love for you to link it up at Fantabulous Friday#10 going on now! Linking up enters you for a chance to win free ad space on my blog for the month of May! Hope you'll swing by for a visit!
Christina at I Gotta Create!
This is so pretty, Katie!<3 Christina
Michelles Tasty Creations
Hi,I followed you over from Happy Hour Projects. This is a beautiful paper flower with a wonderful tutorial. Thanks for sharing
Sugarr2518
Such a beautiful flower! The colors and the prints go so wonderfully together! Thanks for sharing the tutorial:)
Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple
Those are great!!! I love the colors!
Abbie
I'm a flower fan, and these are great! Thanks for sharing. They'll look great at the party!
The Stuff of Success
I love paper flowers and this is a style I have never seen before. It looks terrific and would be a great addition to gift wrap. I am stopping in from TheStuffofSuccess. Feel free to stop on by and say hello. Have a great week. Athena
Crafty Mischief
So pretty! Thanks for sharing!
pinkoddy
That is very pretty and looks so simple to do. Hope she has a great party.
Sarah
These look great! I want to make some paper flowers to stick on the wall of my little girl's room these would be great for that! Thanks for the idea.
Emily Morgenstern
SO pretty!! I can't wait to see how the party turns out!
I'm featuring this on Wednesday (tomorrow!) 🙂
S
Super cute - thanks for the instructions - I pinned it!
Amy
That flower is adorable...and so are you! <3
Maureen Hayes
Finally a paper flower I can make! Thanks or sharing and for the upper clear tutorial! I bet that flower is going to look beautiful at the party, can 't wait to see how you use it!
Lauren
Love these! Stopping by from Tuesday Time Out Linky Party that I'm co-hosting this month. I'm going to feature this on my page in this weeks party! So many possibilities for this craft- that's why it's so great! Insidemypresent.blogspot.com
hanamaru
I have a Japanese blog which introduces tips and ideas for craft lovers. Your paper flower is so adorable I definetely introduce it in my blog. : )
Katie
Thank you very much!! : )
Ann Martin
Really cute flower! I'm always on the lookout for paper crafting ideas.
Katie
Thanks so much Ann! So glad you stopped by!