How to Make Easy Tissue Paper Flowers

Want to make some easy tissue paper flowers? These are a great addition to any party. Jen Goode with 100 Directions is back again this month showing you how to make this craft in minutes!

You can make your own easy tissue paper flowers for all kinds of occasions. Tissue paper flowers are simple to make and you can customize them to make your favorite colors and decor. This is a basic flower design that you can use on a whole pile of projects. Accent a wreath, make a bouquet or design a pretty flower corsage. Once you know how to make this flower, you’ll be able to make all kinds of paper flower projects.

Make Easy Tissue Paper Flowers

You can make tissue paper flowers in minutes with this simple technique. Use standard gift wrap tissue paper or colored coffee filters. I’ll show you how to make both.

Materials needed:

• Tissue paper or Colored Coffee filters
• Twine
• Scissors
• Glue (optional)

Instructions:

If you’re using coffee filters, add color, and allow it to dry thoroughly. I used watercolor paint, applying layers of colors. To speed up the drying process, use a hairdryer. I have more details on my blog if you need help with creating your own painted coffee filters to make tissue paper flowers.

If you’re using tissue paper, cut layers of paper into circles. For this example, my circles are about 3 inches wide.

Let’s start with a single layer flower. Create a cone shape by either placing your finger in the center of paper or folding paper starting in the center of the circle. Twist the center of the circle upward until you have a tight end to your flower. Wrap twine around this end and tie. Optionally, you can apply a little glue inside at the center of the flower to help hold it’s shape.

To make a layered tissue paper flowers, there are two options.

1. Make a single layered flower, twisting the end. Add another paper layer and twist again.
2. Layer 2-3 paper pieces and twist them all together.

You can layer different colors of tissue paper or add additional color with paint or water-based markers.

These flowers are such a pretty decor piece you can make for Mother’s Day, Easter, birthdays… or for a pretty everyday accent added to your home. You can make them as fancy or as simple as you’d like. Add a little sparkle by dusting on a glitter accent or use a sparkly ribbon to tie up the flower twist.

You can also add wire or chenille stems to create flower stems and create a full bouquet. Get creative, I can’t wait to hear about all the tissue paper flowers you make! Now that you know how to make small tissue paper flowers, what will you use them for? A tissue paper corsage may be just what you need for someone in your life!

Print out this easy tissue paper flower craft card below!

Total Time 2 hours hours

How to Make Easy Tissue Paper Flowers

These beautiful tissue paper flowers are perfect Spring decor for Mothers Day, Easter, and more! Create a bunch of these easy tissue paper flowers in just a few steps.

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Supplies

• Tissue paper or coffee filters
• String or twine
• Scissors
• Glue (optional)

Instructions

• If you're using coffee filters, add color and allow it to dry thoroughly. I used watercolor paint, applying layers of colors. To speed up the drying process, use a hairdryer.
• If you're using tissue paper, cut layers of paper into circles. For this example, my circles are about 3 inches wide.
• Let's start with a single layer flower. Create a cone shape by either placing your finger in the center of paper or folding paper starting in the center of the circle. Twist the center of the circle upward until you have a tight end to your flower. Wrap twine around this end and tie. Optionally, you can apply a little glue inside at the center of the flower to help hold it's shape.
• To make a layered tissue paper flower, there are two options. Make a single-layered flower, twisting the end. Add another paper layer and twist again. Another way to make layered flowers is to layer 2-3 paper pieces and twist them all together.
• Add a little sparkle by dusting on a glitter accent or use a sparkly ribbon to tie up the flower twist. You can also add wire or chenille stems to create flower stems and create a full bouquet.

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Love these and want more spring ideas? Try the links below!

• Mini Fairy Garden Spring Craft
• Reversible Sign for Spring and Summer
• Easy Spring Burlap Garland
• Spring Burlap Wreath
• Spring Wreath with Coffee Filters