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    How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers

    Craft Tutorials, Crafting, Sponsored, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts

    With flowers, it always seems I’m in the wrong season. I always want what’s not blooming now.

    When I got married in the fall and told my florist I wanted lilies and peonies and ranunculus in my bouquet, he laughed and told me I should have gotten married in the spring or summer when those flowers are more readily available.

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    Learn how to make tissue paper flowers with this easy step-by-step tutorial, featuring instructions for making three different types of blooms.. #FeelGlade #CG

    What’s a flower-loving gal to do when her favorite blooms aren’t in season? Make her own tissue paper flowers, which are every bit as beautiful as the real thing. And they last a whole lot longer. The only thing missing is the scent (but I have a solution for that, too).

    How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers

    Tissue paper flowers are easy really easy to make.

    You’ll need the following supplies to make the three different versions I’m featuring in my arrangement:

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    • tissue paper
    • scissors
    • floral wire
    • floral stem wire
    • green floral tape
    • 1-inch foam ball
    • floral stamens (look in the wedding section of the craft store or buy them online here)

    Learn how to make tissue paper flowers with this easy step-by-step tutorial, featuring instructions for making three different types of blooms.. #FeelGlade #CG

    The first type of flowers I’ll show you how to make are these dogwood-type blooms.

    Learn how to make tissue paper flowers with this easy step-by-step tutorial, featuring instructions for making three different types of blooms.. #FeelGlade #CG

    Start with 5 rectangles of tissue paper, measuring 5 inches by 2.5 inches.

    Put the foam ball in the center of a sheet of tissue paper and twist the ends, as shown, like you would a candy wrapper. Repeat to make a total of five petals.

    Making sure your twists are secure, trim one end above the twist.

    Gather five petals by the twisted tails around 6 or 8 stamens. Secure by wrapping a 4-inch piece of wire around the gathered petals and stamens. Attach to stem wire, then wrap with floral tape.

    Learn how to make tissue paper flowers with this easy step-by-step tutorial, featuring instructions for making three different types of blooms.. #FeelGlade #CG

    To make these delicate petal flowers, begin with 18 rectangles of tissue paper, measuring 5 inches by 2.5 inches.

    Trim into a petal shape, as shown in the first photo.

    Twist a piece of 4 -inch wire around the center of your stack of tissue paper. Place several stamens in the center and secure with wire. Attach to floral stem and wrap with floral tape.

    Fan out the petals around the center to create your flower.

    Learn how to make tissue paper flowers with this easy step-by-step tutorial, featuring instructions for making three different types of blooms.. #FeelGlade #CG

    Finally, here’s how you make the peonies (or dahlias, depending on the colors of tissue paper you use).

    Stack 8 sheets of tissue paper, each measuring 6 inches by 7 inches. Accordion fold the tissue paper, making sure your folds are about 3/4 of an inch.

    Once you’ve folded the tissue paper, cut the edges into points. (You may also find pre-folded tissue paper in your craft store. That’s what I used.)

    Fold a piece of 4-inch wire around the center of the accordion-pleated tissue paper, twisting to secure.

    Starting on one side of the wire, fluff the flowers by pulling each layer of tissue paper up to the center. Repeat on the other side.

    Wrap the remaining wire around a floral stem and cover with floral tape.

    Learn how to make tissue paper flowers with this easy step-by-step tutorial, featuring instructions for making three different types of blooms.. #FeelGlade #CG

    I have used these fake blooms all over my house, such as in the dining room as part of my pink-and-green ladies luncheon.

    Spring Table Setting Ideas: Pink and Green Luncheon

    They added such a fun and flirty touch to the tablescape.

    Craft Room Ideas & Home Office Design

    I also have some hot pink tissue paper flowers in my  pink-and-green office and craft room. (I’m sensing a color theme here!)

    Learn how to make tissue paper flowers with this easy step-by-step tutorial, featuring instructions for making three different types of blooms.. #FeelGlade #CG

    Recently, I added a pitcher of spring tissue paper flowers in the living room, where I also have a Blooming Peony & Cherry™ candle and wax melts warmer from Glade’s limited edition spring seasonal scents collection.

    The fragrance definitely smells like spring, with a combination of cherry and red fruit, delicate notes of pink rose and peony, and white woods and creamy musk. It’s romantic, flirty and feminine.

    Glade seasonal scents, available in jar candles, wax melts and scented oil warmers warmers, come in two other fragrances. Poppy Groove™ features water lily, iris and freesia floral notes and Hello Spring™ combines the scents of quince and jasmine.

    Learn how to make tissue paper flowers with this easy step-by-step tutorial, featuring instructions for making three different types of blooms.. #FeelGlade #CG

    With just those few touches, it looks, feels and smells like spring in my house.

    Learn how to make tissue paper flowers with this easy step-by-step tutorial, featuring instructions for making three different types of blooms.. #FeelGlade #CG

    I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

    Filed Under: Craft Tutorials, Crafting, Sponsored, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts Tagged With: pink and green, spring decorating

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    1. Yolanda M

      April 14, 2018 at 10:27 am

      Your bouquet is beautiful!
      Thank you for sharing.

      ym

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    2. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

      April 02, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      What a fun project…I love these! They’re a great way to add the feel of spring to your home! Thank you for sharing them with us at #FoodieFriDIY…I wanted to let you know that I will be featuring you this week! I hope you will be joining us again for the party tonight…we go live at 9 pm EST.

      Reply
    3. Sarah R.

      April 01, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      So, so pretty!! Thank you (again) for linking up such great projects to Snickerdoodle Sunday!

      Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

      Reply
    4. Jennifer Dawn

      March 30, 2015 at 10:36 pm

      These are lovely! Such beautiful techniques for making a display of flowers!

      Reply
    5. Katherines Corner

      March 29, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      So pretty! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo

      Reply
    6. Diane

      March 29, 2015 at 2:45 am

      These Flowers are so pretty! Thanks for the detailed tutorial. they look perfect for livening up a room! Thanks for linking up at #PureBlogLove Link Party! The party goes live every Thursday night at 8p.m.est. I’m hosting at homemadefoodjunkie.com. I love to see more of your fantastic ideas!

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    7. Gina

      March 26, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      I need to makes these! These flowers are just what I was looking for to being Spring into my home! And the Poppy Grove scent sounds like something I would want in my candle warmer! Thanks for sharing! Pinned it!

      Reply
    8. Wendi @ H2OBungalow

      March 26, 2015 at 9:18 am

      These are darling! I love paper crafts and these are so spring like and pretty. Especially the way the different flowers have unique petals! Visiting from the DIY Sunday Showcse:)

      Reply
    9. Kelli @ I'm Flying South

      March 25, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Oh my goodness, those are breathtaking!

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        March 25, 2015 at 11:52 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    10. Jennie @ Little Girl Designs

      March 24, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      Wow, you’ve convinced me to try making these! I’ve never made flowers out of tissue paper before (I’ve been making them out of painted watercolor paper as of late) but these are so gorgeous! Pinning! 🙂

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        March 25, 2015 at 11:54 am

        I’d love to see the watercolor paper flowers, Jennie. Those sound intriguing and so pretty.

        Reply
    11. Quirky Homemaker

      March 23, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      You did a gorgeous job on the flowers!!! I’m not sure I could do as good a job, but I sure want to try!!! Thank you so much for the directions! Stopping by from Inspire Me Monday

      Reply
    12. Maria

      March 22, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      WOW these are so beautiful, what a gorgeous bouquet and fun project!!! And such a great, detailed tutorial, too!!! Beautiful!

      Reply

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