Make Tissue Paper Flowers

Tissue paper flowers make great gifts, decorations, and party décor. They are also easy to make. This article will show you several ways of making tissue paper flowers.

10 Second Summary

1. Stack a few sheets of colorful tissue paper on top of each other.
2. Fold the stack into a 1-inch (2.5-cm) wide fan.
3. Fold the fan in half, widthwise.
4. Slip a pipe cleaner through the fold.
5. Twist the ends of the pipe cleaner to make a stem.
6. Unfold the fan to open up the flower.
7. Separate the sheets of tissue paper and fluff them up.

Steps

Large Tissue Flowers

  1. Arrange your paper. Lay each sheet of Make a Tissue Paper Ball neatly one on top of the other. Be sure to get the ends, sides, and creases to meet. If they are not exact, it's okay but try to make them as close as possible.
  2. Fold your paper. Fold the combined sheets of tissue paper accordion style, making sure each fold is about 1 inch (2.5cm) wide. Keep all the sheets of paper together as you fold, and continue until you run out of tissue.
  3. Fold the sheets in half. Fold the papers end-to-end to make unfolding them easier. Do this in each direction to create a flexible crease.
  4. Add your wire. Use your wire to wrap around the center of the flowers at the crease. Wrap enough that the paper is held securely, and then twist the ends together to form a "knot."
    • Optional:Staple the wire. Holding this together, staple the wire to the tissue paper of the accordion you have just made with the tissue paper, making sure that you leave enough of it for a stem.
  5. Create your stem. Use the long end of your wire to create a stem on your flower. You can make it as long or short as you would like, and then cut off the excess. Alternately, you can choose not to create a stem and cut the wire at the base of the twist.
  6. Unfold the flower. Starting with the top or bottom, fan out the tissue paper so that no sheets are stuck together, being careful not to tear it. You are essentially unwinding your accordion at this point.
  7. Pull apart the petals. With your fan unfolded, adjust the petals by pulling them outwards from each other. If needed, straighten out the petals one part at a time.[1]

Tissue Paper Daisy

  1. Select your paper. For this version of tissue paper flower, you will need two colors/patterns of paper: one for the petals, and one for the middle. To create a traditional daisy, use white paper for the petals and yellow for the center.
  2. Cut the paper. For the petals, you don’t need to do any cutting of your tissue paper; it will be used in the full package size. To create the center though, cut your paper  to be approximately ¼ the length of the original tissue paper. This does not need to be exact, but for a smaller center make the pieces shorter, or cut them a bit longer for a bigger center. You can use several pieces of paper for a more full center.
  3. Add texture to the center. Use your scissors to cut many tiny, parallel cuts lengthwise on the paper that will be in the middle of the flower. Cut inwards from both the top and the bottom about ⅓ of the way in. When you unfold the flower, this will stick out in a pretty textured fashion.
  4. Arrange the tissue. Lay your paper out flat on a tabletop with the petal paper on the bottom and the center tissue on top.They should be the same width, and differ only in height. Put the shorter paper in very middle of the larger paper. You should have at least two pieces of the large paper representing the petals.
  5. Fold the paper. Start at one end and begin creating an accordion fold across your paper. To create big, wide petals make your folds 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) across. For many small, dainty petals, fold your paper in sections 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide or less. Continue folding the paper back and forth until you run out of sections to fold.
  6. Wire the center. Wrap a piece of wire around the very center of your folded paper. Twist the two ends together so that the wire is secure, and then cut off any excess. Although you want the wire to be tight enough not to fall off, don’t compress or bend the paper too much.
  7. Cut the ends. Use a pair of scissors to cut a rounded semi-circle off at the tops of the petal paper. When you unfold your paper, it will be in the traditional petal shape rather than in a squared-off top.
  8. Unfold the paper. Pull the edges of the paper out, away from the center both above and below the wire. As you pull them apart, the two sides will meet, creating a circular flower shape. Pull the center pieces of tissue outwards to create a poufy-middle section.
  9. Display your daisies. Add a piece of thread to the wire in the center or put a bit of tape on the back to hang your flowers up. Show off your easy and lovely tissue creations at your next party or get-together![2]

Tissue Paper Rose

  1. Choose your paper. For tiny rose buds, use strips of tissue paper cut to size. To create larger rosettes, find a pretty crepe paper you like. You can use any color, print, or texture of paper that you would like.
  2. Cut your paper. You will need to work with strips of paper 2-5 inches (5-12.5 cm) wide. To create a small rose, use paper that is less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) long. For a larger rose, use paper cut to length longer than 12 inches (30.5 cm).
  3. Fold your paper. Lay your paper out flat, and fold the top ¼ of it down across the length. This will create a long strip that is now ¾ size rather than full size. Folding down the top part will give your roses full, smooth-edged petals.
  4. Begin the rose. Pick up your paper from one end, and create a small spiral by rolling the paper inwards. Pinch the base of the flower to form the bud.
  5. Finish your flower. Continue rolling the flower up along the paper until you have rolled it all up. Twist the bottom section to form the base and use scissors to round the edge to give it a natural shape (rather than a squared off appearance).
  6. Add wire. Wrap a bit of florists wire around the twisted base to hold the flower together. You can cut the wire short and attach your rose to any decorative object, or cut the wire long and use it as a faux-stem.
  7. Finished! Enjoy your pretty tissue roses![3]

Twisted Tissue Paper Flower

  1. Grab a full piece of tissue paper. Hold it in the middle.
    • If you are right-handed, hold the flower in your left hand and twist counterclockwise; if you are left handed vice versa.
  2. Fold the tissue paper in half. However, don't crease it.
  3. Twist the tissue paper to one side.
  4. Continue twisting until you have a thin end and a puffy end.
  5. Staple the middle, right underneath the puffy end. This will hold the flower in place.
  6. Twist a pipe cleaner around the stapled part.
  7. Twist the pipe cleaner closed. This will create a stem.
    • Optional: add a pipe cleaner leaf.
  8. Finished! Enjoy your twisted paper flower!
  9. Put all the different flowers you made on display!



Tips

  • You can finish them off with spray adhesive and glitter.
  • Spray the tissue paper flower with perfume to make a scented flower, or put a small drop of scented oil in the middle.
  • Try using pipe cleaners, rubber bands, thread, or twist-ties as substitutes for wire at the center of your flower.
  • Cut the tissue paper into sections for smaller flowers.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.iheartnaptime.net/how-to-make-tissue-paper-flowers/
  2. ↑ http://www.designeverydayblog.com/how-to-make-paper-flowers/
  3. ↑ http://www.theidearoom.net/2011/01/tissue-rosette-kissing-balls.html
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