Crepe Paper Flowers

Before we start our discussion about how to make crepe paper flowers, let's learn something about the material that is used to make these pretty flowers. Crepe paper, commonly known as tissue paper, is produced in a machine by using heat to prepare it. It is coated with sizing which allows it to create creases and gathers as we notice in crepe paper. It is a very light paper that can be dyed in colors which usually doesn't bleed but there are exceptions. Because of the property to gather and create creases, this paper is often used for a number of art activities. One such activity in your list of hobbies can be making crepe paper flowers. They are very easy to make and can be taught to children in schools and at home as a great arts and crafts activity. Therefore, find some easy and innovative ideas for the same mentioned in the paragraphs below.

Crepe Paper Crafts: Flowers

When you are teaching crafts to little children, one of the most basic and easiest formations are flowers. They are very easy to make and look very attractive as soon as they are ready to be displayed. One of the easiest preparations of paper crafts are flowers made from this type of paper. Crepe paper flowers are beautiful to look at, and they make very attractive show pieces as well.

Since these flowers are delicate and need a little effort to make, it can prove to be a challenging task for kids in school and at home too. Other than kids, as adults, you too can use this as a healthy learning experience and learn new ways of making crepe paper flower patterns. With the help of the coming up tips to make crepe paper flowers, you can make a whole bouquet and display it wherever you want to in your home.

Requirements

• Crepe paper (any kind that folds easily)
• Thin wire
• Artificial stamens
• Green or white floral tape
• Scissors
• Sticking tape

Directions for Crepe Paper Roses

• To begin with this activity of how to make tissue paper flowers, fold the crepe paper sheet into small napkins or strips and cut them about 4 to 5 inches wide and 17 inches long. You will then have small rectangular strips of crepe paper about 2 inches wide each.
• Cut the upper edge of these strips, making them curvaceous or creating a semi circle. Then unfold these stripes and you will see continuous bumps on the upper edges of the paper strips.
• Later, cut the two extreme edges of this paper in such a way that the original sharp edges are cut off and given a rounded effect, so that the petals look even and natural.
• While making paper flowers, pick one extreme end of the crepe paper and gather it in between your thumb and index finger, pinch it tightly and twist it so that the fold is gathered. Then, insert the thin wire which is used to make the stem in this twisted portion, and gradually start gathering the other petals around this twist.
• Make sure you do it very carefully as the paper might tear if you fold too tightly. Hold each petal in the pinch and when all the petals are gathered, tie the twist with a string or stick with sticking tape. Make a safe knot so that the petals are not loose.
• Now, with the help of green or white floral tape, first cover the twist so that it looks like the lower part of the flower, and then start wrapping the entire stem. Wrap it in such a way, that the wire should not be visible in any way. After you are done, curl the wire end and the tape to give it a finishing.
• You can stick the artificial stamens in the center of these handmade paper flowers to make them look natural. The golden stamens look very attractive with the colored crepe paper flowers.

With these very easy and creative steps to prepare natural looking crepe paper flowers, I am sure you are waiting to try them out yourself. You can keep this wonderful paper flower bouquet, in any of your rooms for visual appeal. Well, get ready with all the material and add some real color to your home with these paper flowers!