Materials I Used:
Colored paper (I chose shades of pink, yellow, and purple, but you can pick any color you like)
Scissors
Glue stick or hot glue gun
Floral wire or pipe cleaners for the stems
Green tape (or green paper strips) for wrapping the stems
Pencil
Ruler
Templates for petals (you can easily create your own or find some online)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Choosing and Preparing the Paper
First, I chose the colors I wanted for my flowers. For a natural look, I selected soft pastel shades. I used high-quality colored paper, which had enough stiffness to hold the flower shape but was still flexible enough to bend.
I then measured the paper to cut it into the right size for the petals. Using a pencil and a ruler, I created templates for different petal sizes—small, medium, and large—depending on the type of flower I wanted. I found that having varied petal sizes gives the flowers a more lifelike appearance.
Step 2: Cutting the Petals
Once the templates were ready, I traced them onto the colored paper. This part was pretty relaxing—I just listened to my favorite playlist while cutting out each petal. For a fuller flower, I needed about 8-10 petals of each size.
