20 DIY Paper Flowers: Creative Twists on Fresh Blooms
No garden? No problem—make paper blooms!
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Who doesn’t love fresh flowers—especially when they’re the result of your own green thumb? But as beautiful as they are, fresh blooms can be frustratingly short-lived. Yes, store-bought fakes have gotten pretty good, why not make your own everlasting bouquet with just a bit of paper, a splash of color, and a dash of creativity?
All you need are some simple materials—think tissue paper, cardstock, coffee filters, glue, pipe cleaners, floral wire, and a little dye or watercolor. With those in hand, you can create stunning paper flowers in every style, from lifelike peonies and roses to whimsical wildflowers and playful daisies. Once you get the hang of it, the sky’s the limit.
Use your handmade blooms to brighten up your space—tuck them into a mason jar, craft a show-stopping centerpiece for your dining table, or turn them into a vibrant wall hanging. They’re also perfect for DIY wedding bouquets, baby showers, party decorations, or thoughtful handmade gifts.
And the best part? These flowers won’t droop, dry up, or disappear. Whether you’re dreaming of dahlias, enchanted by hydrangeas, or hopelessly devoted to roses, there’s a paper version waiting for you to bring it to life. With every color of the rainbow (and then some) at your fingertips, you can mix, match, and style your blooms however you like.
So gather your supplies, queue up some tunes, and get crafting—here are 20 delightful DIY paper flower tutorials to turn plain paper into floral magic!
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Paper Flower Bouquet
These cute and colorful flowers are so simple that kids can easily get their hands in on the fun. Bundle them up for a sweet bouquet for mom on her birthday or mother's day.
To make: Cut flower petals and centers from bright pastel and white paper. Use hot-glue or a glue stick to glue petals together, forming flower shapes. Glue centers on tops. Glue green paper straws to the back of each flower for a stem. Shape a piece of brown kraft paper into a cone, using tape to hold it together. Tie a rickrack bow around the cone, and add a paper tag. Insert flowers into cone.
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Coffee Filter Poppies
A little bit of dye, plus a few pipe cleaners helps transform coffee filters into giant poppy blooms. Use any color dye- red, orange, or yellow are the classics - or maybe choose purple and pink for something special.
To make: Dip paper coffee filters in Cherry Red Rit Dye. Lay flat on a cooling rack fitted in a rimmed baking sheet, or hang over a drying line. Once dry, fold and crimp the filters so they have a little movement. Use a dab of hot-glue or a glue stick to attach two filters together. Cut a 6-inch piece of black pipe cleaner and roll into a flat circle; use hot-glue to attach to the center of the poppy. Twist three green pipe cleaners together; use hot-glue to attach to the back of the poppy.
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DIY Wallpaper Flowers
Download our template to make these striking flowers from wallpaper samples. Simply trace and cut out 8 to 12 (depending on sizes) petals on backs of wallpaper remnants. Pinch together one end of each petal, and secure with hot-glue. Once dry, glue petals together in a circle. Secure to wall with pushpins.
DIY Paper Hydrangeas
These gorgeous, hand-painted hydrangea blooms are crafted from metallic paper for a subtle sheen that delicately catches the light. While this project may seem daunting, the stunning outcome will make it all worth it!
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
DIY Nasturtium Wreath
Follow this easy, step-by-step guide to bring a pop of color to your home décor. Use it as a wreath or wear it as a flower crown!
Get the tutorial at We Are Scout.
DIY Paper Plate Flowers
Create beautiful blooms on a budget with this easy-to-follow tutorial. This affordable craft would be perfect for parties!
Get the tutorial at Muslin & Merlot.
DIY Morning Glories
These cheerful flowers will be just as at home in your living space as they are in the still life paintings of the seventeenth-century Dutch and Flemish painters. Best of all, they can be made from any shade of blue crepe paper and still look natural.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
DIY Giant Crepe Paper Roses
For paper flowers with a big impact, try this tutorial for giant crepe paper roses. These beauties are ideal for parties, gifts, or photo shoots.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!.
DIY Dahlia Paper Flower Wall
Break out the camera! This DIY paper dahlia wall makes a gorgeous backdrop for photos.
Get the tutorial at Abbi Kirsten Collections.
DIY Paper Hyacinths
This bouquet will brighten up even the darkest of rooms. Embrace all the colors of the rainbow with this fun paper hyacinth project.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
DIY Crepe Paper Flowers
These simple crepe paper flowers offer a charming way to spread cheer to your friends and family. Experiment with petal shapes to make each bloom one of a kind and special.
Get the tutorial at The Art of Simple.
DIY Oversized Paper Flowers Chalkboard
Add some charm to your chalkboard by adorning it with DIY oversized paper flowers. This tutorial calls for a paper cutter machine, but you can also cut the petals and leaves by hand.
Get the tutorial at Crate & Babble.
DIY Tissue Paper Poppy Magnets
Boring fridge be gone! Bring pops of color to your kitchen with these DIY tissue paper poppy magnets.
Get the tutorial at This Heart of Mine.
DIY Pale Pink Paper Flowers
These lovely pastel pink paper flowers are easy to make and require only a few sheets of cardstock. Show them off in a vase or attach them to the top of a gift box, as shown in this tutorial.
Get the tutorial at Frog Prince Paperie.
DIY Paper Flowers Cake Topper
You don’t have to spend a lot of time or money to decorate a cake. This easy DIY cake topper uses paper flowers for a fun and festive effect.
Get the tutorial at Pretty Providence.
DIY Paper Flower Wall Art
Looking for large-scale wall art that won’t break the bank? This is the tutorial for you! This project mixes white gardenias, roses, and ranunculus for a neutral look that will work with a variety of decors.
Get the tutorial at Maison De Pax.
DIY Hanging Vine Garden
Bright hanging garlands are a win for any celebration! These colorful vines only take a few snips of paper and dabs of glue to put together.
Get the tutorial at A Subtle Revelry.
DIY Felt Flowers
For a little extra texture, try crafting faux flowers from felt. All you’ll need to complete this project are your favorite felt colors and a bag of straws.
Get the tutorial at Delineate Your Dwelling.
DIY Tricolor Ginger Plant
If you’re into house plants but weren’t blessed with a green thumb, then you’ll love this project. Inspired by a tricolor ginger, this plant will bring a little nature into your home—and best of all, it’ll last forever.
Get the tutorial at Ohoh Deco.
DIY Oversized Spellbound Rose
This project is modeled after the Spellbound rose, a lovely pink hybrid tea rose. Blogger Jennifer Maker created this unique design by deconstructing a real rose, scanning the petals into her computer, and tracing each petal one in her design software.
Get the tutorial at Jennifer Maker.
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