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Paper Roses How To: 2 Ways

September 2, 2015 · 2 Comments

Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysFor my cousin’s wedding guest book table, they decided to create a travel themed table with a mini suitcase for cards, a pretty globe for guests to sign, and a small bouquet of paper roses made from maps. So I gladly volunteered for this task, as I’ve been wanting to work on my paper flower skills. I’ve made peony flowers from coffee filters before for a styled shoot and thought they were lovely, so when I was doing my research on which DIY rose I wanted to do, the bride and I decided on two styles. One is simply rolled to achieved more of a spiral looking rose, while the other, my favorite, had multiple petal shaped layers that gave a fuller, more rose-like shape. Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysI even took it a step higher by printing these maps double-sided myself with maps of their New Jersey Hometowns, as well as the bride and groom’s native countries of Portugal and Mexico.

It took me a trial rose that practice the right technique, but once you get through the first two you’ll get the hang of it, and realize they are so simple to make. I do think that although the larger buds are prettier, they do take more time and effort to make than the much simpler, but cute spiral roses. You can use any pattern or color of paper, that will be the hard part when making these paper roses. Have fun using different colored papers and sizes to get different looking flowers. They are a great DIY way to bring a personal detail to a wedding. Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysPaper Rose How To: 2 Ways

Layered Petal Rose How to: You’ll Need

Paper {with map or desired design printed on both sides}

Hot Glue Gun

Scissors & Paper Cutter

Ruler

Pencil

Floral Tape

Paper Straws

Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysCut the printed paper into four, 3 1/2 or 4″ squares. Fold in half to the left, then fold in half upwards, and then fold into a triangle with opening to the right.Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysPaper Rose How To: 2 WaysSnip the bottom left point just a bit, and then cut a curve on the side that the paper opens. Repeat three more times; you should have four cut out flowers each with 8 folded petals. Paper Rose How To: 2 Ways Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysFrom the first flower, cut off one petal, leaving 7. Cut 2 petals, from the next leaving 6 petals, and repeat until you have rose templates with 7, 6, 5, two 4 and 3 petals on each.Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysCurl the edges of the petals with a pencil. It easily holds its shape well. Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysBring the two end petals together sealing with a small piece of tape to create a ring. Leave one of the 4-petal templates flat. Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysStarting with the smallest center bud, fit each layer of petal into one another starting with the smallest numbered to the most, two petals, then three and so on. Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysPlace a few drops of hot glue onto the layers to secure together. Snip bottom to create a flat base. Place a drop of glue and secure straw. Hold for a few seconds to secure in place, then allow to dry completely in a vase, flower facing up. Paper Rose How To: 2 Ways See below on how to wrap stems and attach leaf accents. 

Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysSpiral Rose How to: You’ll Need

Paper {with map or desired design printed on both sides}

Hot Glue Gun

Scissors & Paper Cutter

Ruler

Floral Tape

Paper Straws
Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysStart with a square piece of the printed paper. I used a 6 inch square {experiment with different sized papers – a 6″ square will you give a 1 1/2″ rose}. Cut all your paper to size.

Begin by cutting a circle, starting from one of the sides. Continue to cut a spiral circle all the way towards the middle of the paper. Don’t worry if it’s not a perfect circle, you won’t even realize it’s been done free-hand.Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysIMG_9700When you get to the end center of the paper, cut to look like a tab and cut the sides of the paper off from where the spiral circle shape begins.

Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysStarting at the outside edge of the circle spiral, tightly roll the paper towards you until it begins to form the bud of a rose. Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysWhen you get to the end, hold the rose very tightly, dab a drop of glue onto the tab and attach to secure onto the rolled bottom. Add leaf-shaped paper cut outs to hide the glued base. Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysTo make leaves, free hand leaf shapes onto green colored paper of choice {I choose a soft simmering olive-green}. Fold each cut out leaf, then curl the pointy edge using a pencil. Snip the base so that are thinner, making it easier to hide with the floral tape. 

Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysPaper Rose How To: 2 WaysPlace a drop of hot glue onto the base of rose and attach the paper straw. Hold in place for a few seconds to seconds, then place in a vase to dry completely. 
Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysOnce glue is completely dry, attach leaves at base and wrap the straw with the green floral tape, being careful around the glued base of the flower and to cover any glue spots.  Paper Rose How To: 2 WaysPaper Rose How To: 2 WaysPaper Rose How To: 2 WaysCut stems to desired height. And that’s it!

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