Crepe Paper Rose Bouquet
Learn How to Make a Crepe Paper Rose with this simple tutorial!
Learn how to make realistic roses with sturdy yet inexpensive crepe paper. This technique is a great way to create a bouquet of roses gift or decoration for Valentine's Day. These roses cost less and last longer and are sure to be appreciated by everyone! Best of all, you can make these beautiful roses in any color you'd like. Mix and match colors for a stunning arrangement that is sure to make your home beautiful. These colorful paper roses also make a wonderful gift for Mother's Day or an upcoming birthday or anniversary.
Materials List
- Assorted colors of crepe paper
- Florist wire and wire cutters
- Floral Tape
- Pattern- Outer Petals
- Pattern 2- Inner Petals
Instructions
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Create a stamen (the center of the rose) by cutting fringe on a single strip of crepe paper (I used yellow).
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You can cut your petals free hand, or you can print the images above to use as templates. For each rose, you will need fourteen to sixteen outer petals, five to six inner petals and one stamen. Make sure the grain of the crepe paper is running vertically when you cut them so that you can shape them properly.
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To shape, place your thumbs together in the center of the petal and gently press down and tug outward. This will make your petal rounded and more natural looking.
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Using a bit of floral wire (or a toothpick if you prefer) roll the tip of the petal outward over the wire to create a lip and a natural looking inner petal.
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Use the same technique on the rounded edges of the heart shaped outer petals.
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Now coil your stamen around the floral wire.
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Move the stamen a little down the wire
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Fold the wire over to secure the stamen in place. Tape the stamen down with your floral tape. (Remember, it gets sticky as you pull on it, so pull gently on the tape as you go.)
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Begin adding the small inner petals, taping each one securely.
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Gradually add the larger petals, working in a circular motion and overlapping each new petal over the preceding one.