Assembly

Arrange the flowers into a posy at different heights, then trim the stems to your desired length with the wire cutters.

To wrap the stems, cut a 1.5 x 15cm (⅝ x 6") strip of Light Olive paper across the grain for each of the anemones, and a 1.5 x 15cm (⅝ x 6") strip of Dark Olive paper for each of the tulips and peonies. Stretch a strip of paper fully, dot it with glue, then wrap it around the stem at a 45˚ angle, working from top to bottom, and dotting it with glue as you go.

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Gently re-curl and reshape any petals to finish.

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Adorable additions

If you want to give your wardrobe a floral makeover, try our tutorial on how to embroider flowers on a denim jacket.

Get creative with your crepe paper flowers

Now that you know how to make crepe paper flowers, it's time to start adding your own creative style. Practice will help you to master the shapes and curves of your petals, allowing you to create more subtle or dramatic blooms.

And don't be afraid to go wild with colour – experiment with different coloured papers, or create ombre gradients with watercolour paints on your petals.

Fill your life full of paper flowers

Raid your paper stash and find even more varieties and effects in our how to make tissue paper flowers tutorial on Gathered.

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Lisa Jay

Designer

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