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DIY Paper Flowers Tutorial (Tissue Paper)

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By Janine Waite · Published on Mar 29, 2021
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This Paper Flowers Tutorial is the Happy Craft for this week! Cherry blossoms are my favorite, and so I decided to try making some with tissue paper. 

 

Paper Flowers Tutorial using tissue paper. Easy to make cherry blossoms that you attach to a real branch. This DIY show how to make paper flowers at home. It seriously is the easiest paper flowers craft of cherry blossoms. These are perfect paper flowers for weddings. Crafts | Paper Crafts | Paper Flowers

So if you love spring blossoms in your home, then you’ll like this paper project at home!

Every spring, I buy the store-bought branches that promise to sprout beautiful flowers. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong, but only disappointment ensues. Is there a trick is to get them to blossom?

 

Paper Flowers Tutorial using tissue paper. Easy to make cherry blossoms that you attach to a real branch. This DIY show how to make paper flowers at home. It seriously is the easiest paper flowers craft of cherry blossoms. These are perfect paper flowers for weddings. Crafts | Paper Crafts | Paper Flowers

Paper Flowers Tutorial

Inspired by our spring blossom, I decided to make my own cherry blossoms branches. For this project, I rounded up a couple of branches on my walk. Are you like me and can’t pass up twigs, pinecones, shells, rocks, etc.? My poor husband is so patient with me when we hike. 

 

Paper Flowers Tutorial using tissue paper. Easy to make cherry blossoms that you attach to a real branch. This DIY show how to make paper flowers at home. It seriously is the easiest paper flowers craft of cherry blossoms. These are perfect paper flowers for weddings. Crafts | Paper Crafts | Paper Flowers

 

What I love about this version of paper flowers is that I attached them to real twigs. So, not only is this easier, the real branches make the flowers look more realistic. If you make them, your friends and family will think that they are the real deal!

But before we start the project, let me answer some questions you make have. 

 

Paper Flowers Tutorial using tissue paper. Easy to make cherry blossoms that you attach to a real branch. This DIY show how to make paper flowers at home. It seriously is the easiest paper flowers craft of cherry blossoms. These are perfect paper flowers for weddings. Crafts | Paper Crafts | Paper Flowers

Frequently Asked Questions:

What kind of paper do I need to make paper flowers?

There are quite a few ways to make paper flowers. Some of the papers used are cardstock, crepe paper, scrapbooking paper, and tissue paper. These cherry blossoms are made of tissue paper. 

What can I use as a stem for paper flowers?

These paper flowers are attached to a real branch which makes this project easy. Each tissue paper flower has a leaf ribbon that holds it together. And you’ll take that ribbon and tie it to the branch with a knot. You can also place a dab of glue on the paper flower to attach them to the twigs. 

What kind of branches should I use for the stems?

Instead of using a single branch with a thick stem, I like the wispy ones. I especially like to use the ones that have lots of shoots. The twigs on the branches the more places to add flowers. Cherry blossoms fill the tree with their gorgeous flowers. So, to imitate their natural state, the more small branches, the better!

Do I need to use the Olive Leaf Ribbon?

I love this ribbon since it adds a bit of spring green and leaves—so no need to make paper leaves if you use this pretty ribbon. Shortcuts to DIY paper flowers are always a good thing. 

 

paper flowers diy

Paper Flowers Tutorial

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Supplies

1 branch

Blush color tissue paper sheets

A roll of green Leaf Ribbon (10 yards) (30 yards)

Glue gun and glue sticks

Scissors

Ruler

Pencil

Directions

1. Clean leaves off branches.

 

how to make paper flowers step by step

2. Measure and outline tissue paper into 2 1/2″ x 3″ strips. Layer tissue paper and cut out 15 pieces at a time.  Look below for my tips to cut your paper more efficiently. 

 

paper flowers wedding

3. Create stacks of 5 pieces of tissue paper per pile.

diy tissue paper flowers tutorial

4. Cut leaf ribbon into 5-inch lengths.

diy tissue paper flowers

5. Next, with a pile of paper (5 tissues), fold the tissue in 1/4 inch increments as shown. It should resemble a fan.

how to make tissue paper flowers

paper cherry blossoms flowers

7. Fold the paper in half and cut super small slits on both sides of the paper.  Be careful not to cut the slit through to the other side.

paper flower origami

8. Place the ribbon in the slits and make a knot. You want it somewhat tight, but be careful since this ribbon is a bit fragile.

diy paper flower origami

9. Now unfold each layer of tissue paper to create the flower.

10. Attach the paper flowers to the branch with the ribbon.

paper flowers

Instructions for the Flower Buds

 

how to make a paper flower

1. Cut small pieces of tissue paper and fold.

paper flower diy

2. Fold in half and pinch the bottom.

Cherry blossom bud

2. Trim two leaves off the ribbon.

cherry blossom diy

3. Glue the tissue bud to the leaf and then glue another on top.

4. Glue bud to the branch.

An efficient way to cut and fold your paper for creating tissue paper flowers.

I found a few shortcuts to cutting the paper for your tissue paper flowers.

1.  Measure off 2″ x 3 1/2″ size rectangle with a ruler and pencil.

 

 

paper tissue flowers

2. Next, fold the paper in 3 1/2 installments and proceed to fold the whole sheet as shown.

3. Cut on all the folds. It would be best if you had a couple of paper strips that are 3 1/2″ in width.

 

 

4. Next, measure off 2″ on your strips of paper and draw a line. Then fold the whole sheet like pictured above.

5. Then line up all your papers in a stack and place your folded sheet on top as a template. Now, cut on the folds.

 

 

 

6. All your papers now should be ready to go and be folded in the next step.

 

 

 

Paper Flowers Tutorial using tissue paper. Easy to make cherry blossoms that you attach to a real branch. This DIY show how to make paper flowers at home. It seriously is the easiest paper flowers craft of cherry blossoms. These are perfect paper flowers for weddings. Crafts | Paper Crafts | Paper Flowers

That’s it, you have completed my paper flowers tutorial, and now you have some blossoms that will last forever. Create a spot that will show off your masterpiece. If your branch happens to break, no worries, remove the blooms and reattach them to a new branch.

If you like paper projects, here are more tutorials:

  • Magnolia blossom tutorial 
  • How to Make Crepe Paper Flowers
  • Easy Paper Daffodils

I’m super-duper happy that my luck is turning around, and my thumb is starting to turn green. This project is an excellent resource for paper flowers for a wedding. The sky is the limit. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to make paper flowers at home.

Happy Crafting!

Cheers,

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Paper flowers diy tutorial using tissue paper. Easy to make cherry blossoms that you attach to a real branch. These flowers are beautiful for your home.

 

 

 

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