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As lovely as fresh flowers are, their loveliness is always short-lived. But not the case with faux flowers, which can look delightfully realistic these days. Plus you never have to water them or worry about them wilting.
Instead of buying artificial flowers, though, you can DIY them yourself for only the cost of paper, tissue paper, or even coffee filters plus some crafting time. Once you've learned how to make flowers in all the sizes and colors you like, you can place them an arrangement, perhaps in a mason jar, as part of a centerpiece for your dining table. DIY paper flowers also make cheery decorations for wedding bouquets or baby and bridal showers. Afterward, they'll live on as long as you like as a part of your home decor too. Like dahlias? Roses? Hydrangeas? Hyacinths? You can DIY any or all of them. The limit is only your imagination, especially with the entire rainbow of colors at your fingertips, and the process is fairly simple and easy too.
And now get your paper, scissors and hot glue gun ready—here are 20 DIY paper flower tutorials to take you step by step from plain paper to whimsical floral beauties.
DIY Wallpaper Flowers
Download our template to make these striking flowers from wallpaper samples. Simply trace and cut out 8 to 12 (depending on sizes) petals on backs of wallpaper remnants. Pinch together one end of each petal, and secure with hot-glue. Once dry, glue petals together in a circle. Secure to wall with pushpins.
Get the template.
DIY Paper Hydrangeas
These gorgeous, hand-painted hydrangea blooms are crafted from metallic paper for a subtle sheen that delicately catches the light. While this project may seem daunting, the stunning outcome will make it all worth it!
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
DIY Nasturtium Wreath
Follow this easy, step-by-step guide to bring a pop of color to your home décor. Use it as a wreath or wear it as a flower crown!
Get the tutorial at We Are Scout.
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DIY Paper Plate Flowers
Create beautiful blooms on a budget with this easy-to-follow tutorial. This affordable craft would be perfect for parties!
Get the tutorial at Muslin & Merlot.
DIY Morning Glories
These cheerful flowers will be just as at home in your living space as they are in the still life paintings of the seventeenth-century Dutch and Flemish painters. Best of all, they can be made from any shade of blue crepe paper and still look natural.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
DIY Giant Crepe Paper Roses
For paper flowers with a big impact, try this tutorial for giant crepe paper roses. These beauties are ideal for parties, gifts, or photo shoots.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!.
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DIY Dahlia Paper Flower Wall
Break out the camera! This DIY paper dahlia wall makes a gorgeous backdrop for photos.
Get the tutorial at Abbi Kirsten Collections.
DIY Paper Hyacinths
This bouquet will brighten up even the darkest of rooms. Embrace all the colors of the rainbow with this fun paper hyacinth project.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
DIY Crepe Paper Flowers
These simple crepe paper flowers offer a charming way to spread cheer to your friends and family. Experiment with petal shapes to make each bloom one of a kind and special.
Get the tutorial at The Art of Simple.
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DIY Oversized Paper Flowers Chalkboard
Add some charm to your chalkboard by adorning it with DIY oversized paper flowers. This tutorial calls for a paper cutter machine, but you can also cut the petals and leaves by hand.
Get the tutorial at Crate & Babble.
DIY Tissue Paper Poppy Magnets
Boring fridge be gone! Bring pops of color to your kitchen with these DIY tissue paper poppy magnets.
Get the tutorial at This Heart of Mine.
DIY Pale Pink Paper Flowers
These lovely pastel pink paper flowers are easy to make and require only a few sheets of cardstock. Show them off in a vase or attach them to the top of a gift box, as shown in this tutorial.
Get the tutorial at Frog Prince Paperie.
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DIY Paper Flowers Cake Topper
You don’t have to spend a lot of time or money to decorate a cake. This easy DIY cake topper uses paper flowers for a fun and festive effect.
Get the tutorial at Pretty Providence.
DIY Paper Flower Wall Art
Looking for large-scale wall art that won’t break the bank? This is the tutorial for you! This project mixes white gardenias, roses, and ranunculus for a neutral look that will work with a variety of decors.
Get the tutorial at Maison De Pax.
DIY Persimmon Paper Roses
Pretty in persimmon! This adorable little bouquet is fashioned in the perfect shade of orange-red, which pops when paired with green accents.
Get the tutorial at Simply Kelly Designs.
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DIY Badminton Birdie Flowers
This tutorial incorporates badminton birdies, giant pom poms and colorful paper for a lively bouquet to brighten your day. The playful colors and materials make this project a fun one to try with kids.
Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
DIY Hanging Vine Garden
Bright hanging garlands are a win for any celebration! These colorful vines only take a few snips of paper and dabs of glue to put together.
Get the tutorial at A Subtle Revelry.
DIY Felt Flowers
For a little extra texture, try crafting faux flowers from felt. All you’ll need to complete this project are your favorite felt colors and a bag of straws.
Get the tutorial at Delineate Your Dwelling.
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DIY Tricolor Ginger Plant
If you’re into house plants but weren’t blessed with a green thumb, then you’ll love this project. Inspired by a tricolor ginger, this plant will bring a little nature into your home—and best of all, it’ll last forever.
Get the tutorial at Ohoh Deco.
DIY Oversized Spellbound Rose
This project is modeled after the Spellbound rose, a lovely pink hybrid tea rose. Blogger Jennifer Maker created this unique design by deconstructing a real rose, scanning the petals into her computer, and tracing each petal one in her design software.
Get the tutorial at Jennifer Maker.
Tierney McAfee
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment,holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
