How to Make Paper Flowers

April 27, 2015 By: mybigfathappylife

I may not be like the average person, but for Mother’s Day I don’t care to receive a bunch of gifts or go to the spa. I’d rather spend time quietly together as a family like going hiking or scrapbooking with S if the weather doesn’t cooperate. I love to receive handmade items from S. Since flowers die quickly, S and I decided to make some paper flowers. Then I can keep forever or about 4000 years as S says.

The paper flowers are easy enough to make for a child yet beautiful for all. The only supplies you need are a couple pieces of construction paper in the colors that you want your flowers to be plus green for the steams. You also need some tape or adhesive and scissors. You could use patterned paper instead of construction paper but make sure it’s double-sided since you will be able to see both the inside and outside.

To Make

Cut the construction paper into small to medium squares (we used 2.5 inch squares, but a little bigger would work well). Take the square and fold it in half both directions and corner to corner; unfold. Then cut the fold line on each of the sides (not the corners) almost to the center. Next fold each of the ends down towards the center and unfold. This will form a square crease line. Apply glue or adhesive to the inside of two of the flaps on opposite sides (this will hold your flower together). Folding along the square crease, hinge your side up to form a flower. Set your flower aside, so you can assemble your stem.

Take your green construction paper and cut it about an inch wide and 8.5 inches long. Fold four times about a quarter of an inch each time. Adhere the last fold, so you end up with a flat long piece of paper. Next press along the edges of the piece to form a cylinder, it should look like a straw. Next cut about a quarter of an inch down along one side of the stem to create fringe. Apply glue or adhesive to the bottom of your flower and stick to the fringe side of the stem.

I hope you and/or your child make one or two or a dozen paper tulips! They are beautiful and fun! S and I are going to have to make more since she stole them all, tied a ribbon around them and gave them to her stuffed dog which she may push around the house in a stroller 🙂

What is your favorite gift to give or receive for Mother’s Day?

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Comments

Alli Smith says

April 27, 2015 at 8:35 am

Tulips are my very favorite spring flower and your paper tulips are adorable! They’re so pretty I thought they would be really hard to make, but you make it look so simple. I, too, like to spend a quiet day at home with the family on Mother’s Day. The restaurants are way too crowded and it’s just so much more comfortable at home.
- mybigfathappylife says
  
  April 28, 2015 at 11:09 am
  
  Thank you Alli! They were really simple to make! S took them all and gave them to one of her babies.
SUsan Mahlburg says

April 27, 2015 at 9:18 am

I’ve been wanting to do something similar to this – my daughter saw some flower pens at the dentist, and I explained to her how to make them. I think she’d really like them around the house, and it’s a great way to add some ‘creativity’ in order to keep the pen selection a little more tidy and pleasing.
- mybigfathappylife says
  
  April 28, 2015 at 11:10 am
  
  That’s so true Susan. I always love the flower pens at different places, so fun to play with and use.
Louida says

April 27, 2015 at 10:12 am

I’m not really much of a flower person myself but I remember when I was younger and making paper flowers. I love it when my daughters make me things because I know it comes from their heart. I’m looking forward to what they will make me this year.
- mybigfathappylife says
  
  April 28, 2015 at 11:11 am
  
  The presents that kids make are always the best ones!
Tiffani says

April 27, 2015 at 7:21 pm

These are so cute & look like they will hold up nicely for keepsakes. I do like nice flowers, but would rather have a family event or keepsake in place of flowers. Going to have to try this with my kiddos….I know they will love them! Great post! 🙂
- mybigfathappylife says
  
  April 28, 2015 at 11:19 am
  
  Thank you Tiffani! I hope you and your kids have fun making them!
Aleshea Dominique says

April 27, 2015 at 9:56 pm

Paris, these are so cute and you did such a great job. Love all the detail.
- mybigfathappylife says
  
  April 28, 2015 at 11:19 am
  
  Thank you so much Aleshea! They were fun to make with S, but then she stole them all after I photographed them!
Madeline @ This Glorious Life says

April 28, 2015 at 9:05 am

These are so pretty! I used to love doing origami too, maybe it’s time to give it another go and pretty up my house a bit! x
- mybigfathappylife says
  
  April 28, 2015 at 11:22 am
  
  Thanks Madeline! I always have fun playing with paper! I hope you pull it out again!
Coombe Mill says

May 5, 2015 at 6:15 pm

Really cute, I’m pinning these for our craft hour. Thank you. #MagicMoments
- mybigfathappylife says
  
  May 6, 2015 at 10:41 am
  
  Thank you Fiona!