I used two basic flower types—the paper flower tutorial and the accordion fold flower tutorial. It’s pretty amazing all the variations I was able to come up with using just two basic ideas. Here are some close ups and hints on how I made each flower…
Basic paper flower. I cut many different sizes of rectangles to use as petals, then used decorative scissors to round the end of each petal. |
Basic paper flower. Cut rectangles then rounded the edges. Isn’t the alphabet paper perfect for a nursery? |
The two flowers on the right are accordion flowers and the one on the left is one of the first basic paper flowers I made. I think the shape of the petals is so soft and feminine. |
I hot glued a scrap of vintage lace around the outside edge of this accordion flower. Awww…I’m in love. It adds so much! |
I crinkled the paper on this flower and it totally changed the feel…it’s very soft and antique-looking. It almost looks like fabric. |
Although this flower has the same outside edge on the petals as the last flower, it has a totally different vibe—more nautical and clean looking. It’s one of my favorites. |
I love how vellum adds a soft touch to this flower. |
I plan to hang these all across the wall above the crib in the nursery. I think it’s going to be such a cheerful room! I need to kick the big kids out so I can start getting everything ready in there. Hurray for little girls!
Comments & Reviews
Tharvey says
We've got a little girl coming in 3 weeks (if she holds out that long!) I was thinking of making some of those big poofy tissue paper flowers for her wall. Yay for cheap wall art!
Petra says
i love these – such great ideas there and modern twists of golden oldie craft techniques.
Amanda Rose says
Lovely!
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J Celeste says
These pics are so cute Jenn, but not even close to how absolutely adorable they were when I saw them in person!You have inspired ME (the absolutely least talented crafter ever born) to give it a try! I'll let you know how they work out!
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
Jeanne, you can do it!
ITTS says
That big big one, the one that says kate- how did you shape the petals? Once they were folded? Or did you cut them first and then accordion fold? I'd love to know… I actually cane across your blog because I was looking to make paper flowers, and I loved what you had here so much that I subscribed! I made a few and got so many compliments on them…
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
I cut them AFTER I had folded the paper. I couldn't figure out another way to do it. I'm glad you like my blog! Welcome and happy reading!
Carole says
very pretty but I wish you could have printed some petal templates. I'm not as handy as most.
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
Hey Carole, I'm sorry I didn't include one. That would have been a good idea! If you Google Image Search "petal template" you'll get a lot of great choices that you could print out.