DIY Cardstock paper flowers in Branches for Spring
Learn how to make these beautiful DIY Cardstock paper flowers in Branches with ease and start decorating your own home for Spring.
I made some cute blossom cardstock paper flowers in branches for my mom’s desk. It’s a cute, easy, and warm DIY home decor and it’s also a project that is part of my lovely Silhouette Challenge Group.
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Cardstock Paper Flowers Tutorial in Branches Tutorial
This paper flower blossom craft is super fun to make too. I love paper flowers and these ones are one of my favorites.
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Paper flowers can bring color and life to any room. They don’t wilt or fade like real flowers would over time, so they’re perfect for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, and why not? for our own home decor!
This blog post shows you how to make beautiful cardstock paper flowers. All you need is some basic crafting supplies like cardstock and tacky glue or hot glue and of course your cutting machine!
They can be made quickly and easily customized. I’ll show you how to make them in different colors and they can be made in different sizes too. Once you get the hang of it, you can make a whole bunch of flowers in less than an hour!
How to make Cardstock paper flowers in branches
So, feeling like learning how to make these cute and super easy Blossom Paper Flowers in Branches???
Let’s go!
Supplies:
- Lots of natural branches
- Cute papers or cardstock – colored cardstock is the cutest.
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- A cute vase
- Ribbon optional
- Flower templates: you can find some cute free paper flower templates over at Bird Cards
Tools:
- Cutting machine (like silhouette or Cricut machine)
- Quilling tool
- Scissors *optional
Instructions:
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Step 1: Prep work
Found these branches in front of the house about to be picked up by the trash truck and I knew I would come up with something for them LOL.
I was so lucky to find Bird Cards’s site. She shares all kinds of cut files for free and these flowers I used belongs to her, if you want to snag the paper flower free svg files you can!
I prepared the design on my silhouette studio. Then played with them like a puzzle so I could fit as many as possible in one 12×12″ sheet of paper ‘cardstock.
I cut a bunch of these flowers. You can cut them in slightly different sizes and shades.
I cut one whole mat of one paper and a whole other with another paper. You can make more or less depending on how many branches or how big they might be.
Step 2: Creating the Paper Flowers
Then using a quilling tool {you can also use a big needle, cut the top of where you insert the thread, or just with your hands} I started to make paper flowers by rolling the flower strip from the external end.
At some point, I removed the tool and finished with my hands. I made them all first and then let them unroll a bit so they get a more natural look.
Then at the end, you will see a small circle that is made to secure the bottom of the flower. You glue it to the flower and keep every loop in place.
Tadaaaa… a cute flower is ready!
As you can see it creates in a simple way, layers of petals that look like cute little blossoms.
You can push down carefully the small petals to make them look more open.
And here I have my bunch of beautiful flowers!
Step 3: Assembling the flower branches bouquet
I started to glue the flowers all over the branches mostly on the branch collars switching colors. That way the paper flowers blossom look almost real at a distance.
Keep gluing a few paper flowers in different spots on the branches. Do this so it looks like a blooming branch.
Step 4: Make your bouquet in a cute vase
Once you have all your branches finished, use your favorite vase and arrange the branches as you like.
Place it in your favorite spot or decorate your chosen space.
My brother had made a cute stained vase for my mom too so we used it for the branches and my mom Loved it… So much so that she put it on her office desk =D.
And that’s it!
Crafting Tips
- Try using textured or patterned cardstock to add visual interest and dimension to your flowers.
- Creating flowers in different sizes adds depth and realism to your bouquet. Mix small, medium, and large blooms for a more dynamic arrangement.
- If your branches are too long or have too many offshoots, don’t be afraid to trim them down to size to achieve the desired look for your arrangement.
- Keep in mind where you’ll be displaying your bouquet and choose paper colors and flower shapes that complement the space.
Quilling Tool and Alternatives
If you’re new to paper crafting, or just haven’t heard of a quilling tool, well, a quilling tool is a small hand tool that you can use to make paper coils quickly and easily.
Quilling tools have a metal tip with a small slot. To use the tool, insert the end of a paper strip into the slot, and turn the tool to roll up the paper. The slot holds the paper in place while you twist the tool.
If you don’t have a quilling tool available, you can substitute an embroidery needle cutting the top of where insert the thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
For this specific diy paper flower, the best paper is 65 lb scrapbook paper but you can use pretty much any kind of paper, plain cardstock, and colorful paper that is sturdy enough that it won’t rip.
In the final step when assembling your paper flowers, you’ll need glue to secure them. When it comes to the best glue for paper flowers, you have two options:
Hot glue gun. Hot glue is a great option since it sets up so quickly.
Quick-drying craft glue is another good option. I tend to use UHU glue for most paper crafting projects but I’ve heard great things about tacky glue too.
To prevent the paper flowers from unraveling, be sure to secure the end of each paper strip with glue after rolling it up. This will help keep the flower shape intact.
No worries! You can easily find free printable flower templates online and cut them out by hand. It may take a bit more time and precision, but the results can still be beautiful.
Yes, you can! Paper flowers can be displayed in a variety of ways, such as in vases, on wreaths, or as table centerpieces. Get creative and experiment with different display options to suit your style and space.
More Sprink Project Ideas to Try
If you liked this Cute DIY Cardstock paper flowers in branches tutorial, you might also love these other Easy Spring Craft projects too:
Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?
My Silhouette Challenge buddies and I are all sharing projects on our blogs today, so peruse the projects below for a wealth of Silhouette inspiration!
1. Create & Babble 2. // Tried & True // 3. unOriginal Mom // 4. Mama Sonshine // 5. Adventures in All Things Food & Family // 6. The Outlandish Momma // 7. Whats Next Ma // 8. Silhouette School // 9. Creative Ramblings // 10. Practically Functional // 11. Two Purple Couches // 12. Simply Kelly Designs // 13. The Crafting Nook // 14. Architecture of a Mom // 15. The Sensory Emporium // 16. Ginger Snap Crafts // 17. Mabey She Made It
Some other paper flowers I love from my favorite bloggers:
- Make Paper Cherry Blossom Flowers by Jennifer Maker.
- DIY Giant Crepe Paper Roses by Studio DIY.
- DIY Coffee Filters Flowers by All Things Heart and Home.
- Tissue Paper Flowers by Lia Griffith.
- Crepe Paper Flowers by As Simple as That!
✂️ Tutorial
DIY Cardstock paper flowers in Branches for Spring
Tools
- Cutting machine (like silhouette or Cricut machine)
- Quilling tool
- Scissors *optional
Supplies
- Lots of natural branches
- Cute papers or cardstock – colored cardstock is the cutest.
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- A cute vase
- Ribbon optional
- Flower templates: you can find some cute free paper flower templates over at Bird Cards
Instructions
STEP 1: PREP WORK
- Found these branches in front of the house about to be picked up by the trash truck and I knew I would come up with something for them LOL.
- I was so lucky to find Bird Cards’s site. She shares all kinds of cut files for free and these flowers I used belongs to her, if you want to snag the paper flower free svg files you can!
- I prepared the design on my silhouette studio. Then played with them like a puzzle so I could fit as many as possible in one 12×12″ sheet of paper ‘cardstock.
- I cut a bunch of these flowers. You can cut them in slightly different sizes and shades.
- I cut one whole mat of one paper and a whole other with another paper. You can make more or less depending on how many branches or how big they might be.
STEP 2: CREATING THE PAPER FLOWERS
- Then using a quilling tool {you can also use a big needle, cut the top of where you insert the thread, or just with your hands} I started to make paper flowers by rolling the flower strip from the external end.
- At some point, I removed the tool and finished with my hands. I made them all first and then let them unroll a bit so they get a more natural look.
- Then at the end, you will see a small circle that is made to secure the bottom of the flower. You glue it to the flower and keep every loop in place.
- A cute flower is ready!
- As you can see it creates in a simple way, layers of petals that look like cute little blossoms.
- You can push down carefully the small petals to make them look more open.
- And here I have my bunch of beautiful flowers!
STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE FLOWER BRANCHES BOUQUET
- I started to glue the flowers all over the branches mostly on the branch collars switching colors. That way the paper flowers blossom look almost real at a distance.
- Keep gluing a few paper flowers in different spots on the branches. Do this so it looks like a blooming branch.
STEP 4: MAKE YOUR BOUQUET IN A CUTE VASE
- Once you have all your branches finished, use your favorite vase and arrange the branches as you like.
- Place it in your favorite spot or decorate your chosen space.
- And that’s it! Enjoy!
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