DIY Crepe Paper Peonies

If you're looking for a fun and easy DIY project, try making these Crepe Paper Peonies. They're simple to make and the end result is stunning.

DIY Paper Peonies.

I've had how to make crepe paper flowers on my to-do list for quite a while now. I finally decided to give it a go last week and after a couple of disappointing experiments, I now have a crepe paper peony I'm excited to share with you.

Supplies:

• Crepe Paper

• Floral Wire

• Floral Tape

• Foam Balls

• Template (you can download it here)

• Scissors

• Pencil

• Glue Gun or some double-sided tape.

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How To Make Crepe Paper Peonies.

1. Start by cutting out all your pieces.

2. Print and cut out the template and trace around it to make 6 of the small petals and 7 of the large ones.

Make sure the grain of the crepe paper is running vertically as this will help when it comes to shaping the petals.

3. Cut a square of yellow crepe paper measuring 3 x 3 inches and a long strip measuring 7 x 2 inches.

4. Add some glue to the end of the floral wire and insert into the bottom of the foam ball. Wrap the square of yellow crepe paper around the ball.

Use floral tape to secure the excess paper.

5. To make the stamen take the strip of yellow crepe paper and cut halfway down to make a fringe.

6. Apply some glue or double-sided tape to the bottom of the strip and wrap it around the wire.

Use some more floral tape to secure the excess paper.

7. Take your petals and using your thumbs push away from the centre to shape each one.

8. Apply a little glue to the bottom of each smaller petal and stick them to the stem. Make sure to overlap each of the petals as you go.

9. Next glue on the larger petals and shape the flower.

10. To finish cover the bottom of your flower and the wire by wrapping around some more floral tape.

Display your crepe paper peonies in a vase or use them as eye-catching gift toppers.

I loved how easy the crepe paper was to work with and even though you don't get that amazing scent with the paper version you do get a bloom that will last and last.

Want more floral crafts? Check out some of my favourites below:

• 25+ DIY Felt Flower Tutorials

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• Origami Kusudama Flowers

DIY ORIGAMI BOXES.

Do you remember these origami boxes? They're one of my most popular diy's and still my number 1 go-to when I need a last minute gift box. It's been 2 years since I first made them so I thought it was about time I updated them with some snazzy new summery paper and a video tutorial.

To make the base of your box you need to cut your paper ½ inch smaller. So if your lid was made using a piece of paper measuring 10 x 10 inches, the base should be made with a piece of paper measuring 9½ x 9½ inches.

The inside of the boxes should sit flat but if you have any problems you can always secure it with a little glue or maybe hold it in place with some cute stickers.

If you’re new to origami make sure to check out these 3 Basic Origami Folds For Beginners.

And if video tutorials aren’t your thing you can find the original photo tutorial here.

I'm thinking about remaking some more of my popular diy's with video tutorials. I know I still get a lot of emails and comments about my stamped clay bowls so I'll be putting that at the top of the list. If you've got any favourites or something you'd like to see in more detail please let me know in the comments below and I'll see what I can do.