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    Home » DIY Projects » Crafts » How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers

    Last updated: Feb 15, 2021 by Melissa Riker · 5 Comments

    How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers

    Learn how to make a variety of tissue paper flowers with this easy step by step tutorial!

    DIY paper flower bouquet

    Tissue paper flowers are an easy and inexpensive craft that can be used in so many ways. You can use them for party or wedding decor, room decoration, photo backdrops, gift toppers, napkin rings, there are truly endless opportunities!

    Supplies

    • tissue paper
    • floral wire or a stapler

    If you are making simple flowers use a stapler, if you would like them to be positioned in a vase like the photo above, use floral wire1 ½ times the height of your vase so you can position the flower in the vase.

    paper flower supplies

    Step by step

    The premise for all tissue paper flowers is the same, you can change up the final appearance by altering the amount of layers of tissue paper, the way you cut the ends, and the colors.

    • how to make a paper flower
      Fold the tissue paper accordion style about ½ inch wide
    • diy paper flower tutorial
      Hold the folded paper in the center
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      Staple or use floral wire to secure the center
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      Trim ends
    • how to make a paper peony
      Pull the tissue paper layers apart one by one
    • create paper peony
      Continue until all layers are separated

    In the example above the ends of the folded tissue paper were cut in a rounded shape. Below is an example of the ends cut into a point and how that changes the end result of the tissue paper flower.

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    Fringing the ends of the folded tissue paper is another option for creating different end results for your flowers.

    make a diy paper flower

    For reference the tissue paper flowers in the mason jar below were cut from 8 inch and 5 inch squares with 8 sheets each. If you go smaller than 5 inches I would reduce the amount of sheets. Likewise if you are making very large flowers increase the amount of sheets to maintain fullness.

    make a tissue paper flower bouquet

    Hanging options

    To hang these on the wall with a command hook, tie a string around the center before separating the layers. You can also use strong tape or push pins to adhere it to a flat surface.

    For similar ideas, see how to make coffee filter flowers or how to make felt flowers.

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    1. Juan Carlo says

      January 23, 2015 at 12:20 am

      I am so amazed by your creativity Melisa, The paper bouquet that you have made is so beautiful. Thank you for inspiring people, this will help your readers to develop creativity.

      Reply
    2. Cyndee says

      January 18, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      I love the paper flowers. I just may make some today!

      Reply
    3. Chaney says

      January 17, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      I've always wanted to learn how to make paper flowers! Thanks for a fab tutorial, Melissa :).

      Reply
    4. Linda @ It All Started With Paint says

      January 15, 2015 at 8:14 am

      I just adore, adore paper flowers! And I love how the different cuts create different looks! Thanks for the fabulous tutorial! So happy to be 'sharing the love' with you today! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        January 17, 2015 at 8:28 am

        Thanks so much Linda! Have a great weekend!

        Reply

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