Sam Taylor
Craft Blogger
These paper flowers come together in under half an hour with nothing more than cardstock, scissors, and glue — and they look just as good tucked into a vase as they do decorating a gift box. This tutorial breaks the whole process into six simple steps, so even if you’ve never made a paper flower before, you’ll have a finished bloom by the end.
What's in this tutorial
- Materials you'll need
- Cut your petal layers
- Shape each petal
- Curl the edges
- Layer and glue
- Add the leaves
- Finish and display
Materials You'll Need
- Cardstock (5 colors)
- Hot glue gun
- Floral Wire
- Petal Template
- Craft Scissors
- Pencil + Eraser
- Green florist tape
Free Petal Template
Download the printable petal shapes used in this tutorial
Steps
01. Cut Your Petal Layers
1
Trace and cut 3 sizes of petals
Using the printable template, trace 5 large, 5 medium, and 5 small petal shapes onto your cardstock. Cut each one out carefully — slightly uneven edges actually give the finished flower a more natural, handmade look, so don’t worry about perfection here.
8 minutes
02. Cut Your Petal Layers
2
Trace and cut 3 sizes of petals
Using the printable template, trace 5 large, 5 medium, and 5 small petal shapes onto your cardstock. Cut each one out carefully — slightly uneven edges actually give the finished flower a more natural, handmade look, so don’t worry about perfection here.
8 minutes
03. Cut Your Petal Layers
3
Trace and cut 3 sizes of petals
Using the printable template, trace 5 large, 5 medium, and 5 small petal shapes onto your cardstock. Cut each one out carefully — slightly uneven edges actually give the finished flower a more natural, handmade look, so don’t worry about perfection here.
8 minutes
Steps
01. Cut Your Petal Layers
1
Trace and cut 3 sizes of petals
Using the printable template, trace 5 large, 5 medium, and 5 small petal shapes onto your cardstock. Cut each one out carefully — slightly uneven edges actually give the finished flower a more natural, handmade look, so don’t worry about perfection here.
8 minutes
02. Cut Your Petal Layers
2
Trace and cut 3 sizes of petals
Using the printable template, trace 5 large, 5 medium, and 5 small petal shapes onto your cardstock. Cut each one out carefully — slightly uneven edges actually give the finished flower a more natural, handmade look, so don’t worry about perfection here.
8 minutes
03. Cut Your Petal Layers
3
Trace and cut 3 sizes of petals
Using the printable template, trace 5 large, 5 medium, and 5 small petal shapes onto your cardstock. Cut each one out carefully — slightly uneven edges actually give the finished flower a more natural, handmade look, so don’t worry about perfection here.
8 minutes
Pro tip
If your cardstock is on the thicker side, lightly dampen the petal edge with a fingertip before curling — it holds the curl much better and is less likely to crack.
Frequently Asked Questions
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