DIY Crepe Paper Flowers Bouquet

Remember the giant paper roses I made for this shoot? Well, these area  smaller version of the roses but using crepe paper instead and making them into a beautiful bouquet for Mother's Day (weddings too or any other occasion you fancy!)

They are so pretty, long-lasting, and easy to make, and are the perfect gift or craft for kids to get involved in (with a little supervision of course, as there are wire cutters involved!). 

My daughter LOVED crafting with me on the weekend; and as a proud mom (not ashamed to say) I just couldn't help myself and took some extra shots of my precious, pretty in pink baby ♥

Instead of the diamond bling the the center like with the roses, I used another tutorial idea I had posted waaaay back here, but with gold crepe paper instead of fabric for the flower centers.

Gold crepe paper is my latest discovery and I am slightly obsessed with it! It's fab for wrapping gifts, chocolate bars and making all sorts of crafty things! YUM!! :)

DIY Crepe Paper Flower Bouquet 

Materials Needed:

* Crepe Paper in your colors of choice - I used pastel pink and salmon colors

* Gold Crepe paper - From most craft stores

* Green Floral Wire

* Hot Glue

* Double-sided tape

* Wire Cutters

* White Card stock

* Round Paper Puncher - Optional

Step 1 - Cut petal shapes (doesn't have to be perfect) out of crepe paper. If using a roll, it's easier to cut many at once as shown. Also petal size will dictate how big your bloom is.

Step 2 - With your fingers, shape the petals by pulling them upwards to curve them slightly.

Step 3 - Start gluing the petals in a spiral fashion onto a circle of white card stock, slightly overlapping each petal onto the previous one. 

Step 4 - Use double-sided tape for this and carry on building your flower. Do another layer of pink petals on top of the first; gluing them slightly more towards the center.

Step 6 - Now take a rectangle of the gold crepe paper about 2 inches wide and 12 inches long. Fold it in half width-ways.

Step 7 - Snip along the folded edge, half way down (about 1/2 inch cuts).

Step 8 - Roll the gold paper on itself, and using a dab of hot glue to secure as you roll. Fan out the top of the rolled paper.

Step 9 - Hot glue the rolled part to the center of each flower.

Step 10 - With wire cutters (this part is NOT for kids), make a little loop on the end of the floral wire. Bend the loop at 90 degree angle o you have a flattish surface in which to work with.

Step 11 - Hot glue the wire to the back of each flower head. At this stage you can use a piece of green crepe paper or card to cover the hot glue - Simply thread it through the other end of the wire and secure in place while the glue is hot.

Step 12 - Vary your bloom sizes and gather stems together into a beautiful bouquet! 

Hope you enjoyed the tute, and feel free to put a PIN on it! ;)

More DIY party crafts here!