Learn how to make a crepe paper poppy! Using simple flower-making techniques, we'll use crepe paper to craft a flower inspired by icelandic poppies. Paper flowers are often crafted on flower wire to use in arrangements, but we’re going to create a flat-back flower. It’s a little easier for a first flower and having a flat back is useful for displaying on a wall, setting on a plate for a place setting, or — like the example in this class — adding a clothespin to clip onto things.Â
Skill level: Beginner
Class project: Crepe paper poppy
Tools and Supplies
- Extra heavy crepe paper (180 gsm) in petal color
- Heavy crepe paper (100 gsm) in pale yellow
- Cardstock in green
- White craft glue
- Wood bead or cotton ball
- Watercolor paint or food coloring
- Paint tray
- Scissors
- Flat watercolor brush
- Mini clothespin (optional)
- Text weight paper (optional)
- Sponge dabber (optional)
- Templates (download from class project section)
Note: The text weight paper and sponge dabber are used if you follow the second method of crafting stamens. Unless you are very patient with hand cutting, the second method requires a craft cutter such as a Silhouette or Cricut.
Templates
- PDF with the leaf and petal templates for hand cutting
- DXF file, which can be opened in Silhouette Studio
- SVG file, which can be opened in Cricut Design Space, their online design software for Cricut Explore
