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    Home » DIY Projects

    Make A Paper Flower Garland - For Festive Colorful Party Decor

    April 16, 2018 by Patti Estep 6 Comments

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    Make a fun and festive paper flower garland to use at all of your outdoor parties. Perfect for showers, grad parties or a summer garden party with friends.

    Paper flower trio

    While it's hard to pick just one, I'd have to say that peonies rank at the very top of my favorite flowers list.

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    Don't these paper flowers look a little like peonies?

    Some of you may remember making flowers from facial tissue, or toilet paper when you were a kid. If so then you know how easy they are to make, and using brightly colored tissue paper, makes this old craft modern and new.

    Paper flowers supplies

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    Supplies
    Tissue paper
    String, twine or wire

     

    Tissue paper layers for flower making

    Making A Paper Flower Garland

    • Cut your tissue paper in descending sizes.
    • This particular flower was made from 4 sheets of the darkest pink in a 10 inch square, which resulted with a flower around 7 inches in diameter.
    • Layer 3 sheets of a lighter pink paper slightly smaller in width than the dark pink on top.
    • Followed by 3 sheets of white, and 2 sheets of yellow, each one a little smaller than the one beneath.
    • You can change the order or the colors to suit your needs or preferences.

    Paper flower folding

    Next fold the layers like a fan.

    Paper flower tied with string

    Tie the layers together with a piece of string in the middle, on the back side, leaving enough extra material to tie the flower to the main garland string.

     

    Trimming the edge of the paper flower

    Use scissors to give the flower a rounded petal look by trimming the edges to a rounded point.

    Starting the paper flower process

    Start in the middle and carefully pull each piece of tissue paper toward the center, starting on one side. Continue with the other side.

    Paper peony flower

    Make as many in the same size, or different size flowers, to fill your garland. Just tie them on to one long piece of twine, ribbon or string at equal intervals.

    Paper Flower Garland

    Paper flower garland inside.

    I think this tissue paper flower garland would be perfect for a garden party.

    Paper peony garland on porch

    They would also make a wonderful bridal or baby shower decoration. You could use the bride's colors or baby colors instead of the colors I've used here.

    How about a graduation party or birthday party?

    An easy, affordable, and festive decoration.

     

     

    Paper flower garland inside.
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    Make A Paper Flower Garland - For Festive Colorful Party Decor

    Create a pretty and colorful DIY paper flower garland with this simple tutorial. It makes a great party decoration too!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Active Time45 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Crafts
    Yield: 1 Garland
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $5-$10

    Equipment

    • scissors

    Materials

    • Tissue paper
    • String twine or wire

    Instructions

    • Cut your tissue paper in descending sizes.
    • This flower was made from 4 sheets of the darkest pink in a 10 inch square, which made a 7" flower.
    • Layer 3 sheets of a lighter pink paper slightly smaller in width than the dark pink on top.
    • Repeat with 3 sheets of white, and 2 sheets of yellow, each one a little smaller than the one beneath.
    • You can change the order or the colors to suit your needs or preferences.
    • Fold the layers like a fan.
    • Tie the layers together with a piece of string in the middle, on the back side, with enough material to tie the flower to the main garland string.
    • Use scissors to give the flower a rounded petal look by trimming the edges to a rounded point.
    • Pull each piece of tissue paper toward the center, starting on one side.
    • Continue with the other side.
    • Make as many in the same size, or different size flowers, to fill your garland.
    • Tie them on to one long piece of twine, ribbon or string at equal intervals.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Karen

      May 06, 2018 at 9:35 pm

      Patti - these are wonderful! They remind me so much of the huge tissue paper flowers sold at Six Flags when I was growing up. They were on a long dowel rod, and every time we went, I'd always want one. I don't think I always got my wish, but I do remember the one year I did - I chose a pastel pink and it decorated my bedroom for several years.
      Tissue paper is one of those things I always keep around and since I usually get it at The Dollar Tree, this is a super economical project. I look forward to making a few and experimenting with different colors. Thanks for sharing your great tutorial!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        May 07, 2018 at 6:33 am

        Thanks Karen. Those tissue paper flowers were a big hit as kids. I can't wait to see what you do with the idea. I'm sure you'll put a unique and interesting spin on it.

        Reply
    2. Phyllis

      April 16, 2018 at 11:42 am

      I think I'll check with a couple nursing homes. They would make a bright addition to people's rooms or hall if they'd like. Non allergernic and easily managed, removed, or replaced if they need to. And they'd be maintainance free and inexpensive.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 16, 2018 at 11:56 am

        That is a fabulous idea Phyllis!!

        Reply
    3. Carole West

      April 16, 2018 at 9:26 am

      Great idea and perfect for a party - outdoor garden party would be neat too. Love the colors and they do look like peonies too. So creative!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 16, 2018 at 10:27 am

        Thanks Carole. I'm glad you think they look like peonies. They are my favorites.

        Reply

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