How to Make Oversize Black Crepe Paper Flowers
Supplies Needed
Black cardstockScissorsPrintable petal templateBlack crepe paperAssorted colored crepe paper (we used burgundy, gray, and tan)Fringe scissorsHot glue gun
Step-by-Step Directions
Use our detailed instructions to create your own spooky Halloween wall decoration. These bold paper flowers look great hung behind a bar cart or above a mantel.
Step 1: Prep Base
Cut a circle from the card stock as the base of the paper flower. You will build the flower off of this. Cut a larger circle about 5-inches in diameter for the larger flowers and a circle about 3-inches in diameter for the smaller flowers.
Step 2: Cut Petals
Cut out the flower petals from the black crepe paper ($10, Etsy). To cut several petals at a time, stack layers of crepe paper on itself. Sizes of the petals will vary depending on the size of the flower, anywhere from 3-inches to around 10-inches in length. You will need around five large petals, five medium-sized petals, and three small size petals for each flower. Make sure you cut the petals going the correct grain on the crepe paper. You want the grain to run vertically.
Step 3: Assemble Flowers
Begin hot-gluing petals to the card stock circle, starting with the largest petals. Use your fingers to stretch and mold each petal into shape before gluing it into place. Work from the largest petals outside to the smallest petals inside.
Step 4: Create the Centers
Cut a 2-x8-inch strip of colored crepe paper ($22 for 10, Staples). Cut the long side with fringe scissors ($7, Walmart). Roll the fringed crepe up using hot glue to secure. Once it’s rolled, glue it into place at the center of the flower. Attach the flowers to the wall using Command poster strips ($10, Walmart).
