Paper Flowers

 These beautiful paper flowers are versatile in both color and size. The top left has been crafted out of an old book. The other two are made from regular colored paper. While these flowers take some time, I think they are worth it. I will tell you how to make the flower as well as the center piece.

While I've decided to post prices to the best of my ability, this project was completely free. It's basically just glue and paper so I imagine it's free for you too! Enjoy this incredible inexpensive flower! It can be used in so many ways!

Materials:

• Paper - crepe, sheet music, an old book - really any paper that is thin AKA not cardstock!
• Tacky Glue - or any glue that drys clear
• Pencil or Pen
• Scissors
• Patience lots of Patience

Directions for Flower:

Image 1

Image 2

 The first step of the flower is to decide what size your flower should be. Trace circles on a piece of paper and cut those out - see Image 1. To create these circles I have traced an old tea light candle, buttons, or anything that is a circle and the size you want.


Helpful Tip: Take several pieces and fold the paper in half. This will cut your work by a ton!
I like to separate out the circles with pencil trace. I also keep the separated by size. See Image 2.

Image 3: Stage 1

Each flower is made out of one size circles.  The second step is to begin building your flower. I do this in three stages. 
Stage One: Take SIX circles. Using five circles, create a flower shape. Take the last circle and glue it in the middle. Glue each piece to one another. Helpful Tip: I like to use the circles with pencil marks or errors for this stage. I face the pencil marks down so they cannot be seen. See Image 3. 

Image 4: Fold the circles

Image 5: Glue the Fold

Stage Two: Take FIVE circles and put a slight fold in the middle. Glue the fold on both sides and repeat this for the remaining four circles.  In this stage, the "petals" should have a subtle depth. See Image 4.

Image 6

Helpful Tip: Make sure the fold is the same size helping the flower stay symmetrical. 

  Glue the circles to your flower in a desired pattern. See Image 6.
Helpful Tip: I prefer to alternate with the circles already attached. 
Also, be sure to leave a large center; I use the stage one circles as an outline for stage two.

Image 7

Stage Three: Take THREE circles and put a more prominent fold. The "petals" in this stage should have more depth than the previous stage. Glue the fold on both sides. Once dry, glue these three circles inside the last layer of petals. See Image 7

Helpful Tip: Leave room in the middle for the center piece.


 Directions for Flower Center:
 This is a more simple process than creating the flower itself. It is a five step process. 

 Step One: Take a thick strip of paper and fold it in half.

 Step Two: Cut along the open side.

 Step Three: Roll into a circle.

Step Four: Glue the end to seal.

Step Five: Peel down the strips to create a full look

Simply attach to your flower and enjoy!

Tired of this flower and don't want to make the center? Add a button!!

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