DIY Giant Paper Flowers

Now that the weather is warming up, I can’t wait to start spending more time outdoors! I’ve already started our edible garden this season, and I’m planning to add a little color to the yard with some gorgeous flowers once I find the time to get to the nursery. But in the meantime, I made some DIY giant paper flowers for the back yard; they’re the perfect way to brighten up the place, whether you’re decorating for a garden party or just want to add some color to your yard!

Love these DIY giant paper flowers! Perfect for a garden party or outdoor wedding!

Michaels sent me these Big Blooms paper flower kits, and I totally love them! They’re so bright and colorful, and the kit comes with everything you need to make awesome giant paper flowers!

DIY Giant Paper Flowers

Everything you need comes in the kits; they contain pre-cut petals, pieces for the center of the flower, and double sided tape for putting it all together! I only used the pink flowers for this project, but they come in turquoise, white, and yellow as well. And they come in four sizes, from 6″ diameter all the way up to 16″!

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All you need to do is follow the instructions that come in the kit.

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Start by creating the center piece of the flower; use double sided tape to stick the glittery piece to the center piece that has fringe around the edge. Then fold the fringe up to give it a 3D appearance.

Next you need to curve each petal. Each petal has a cut down the middle; just overlap the paper on either side of the slit and tape it to hold the petal in the 3D shape. Then start attaching all of the petals to the circle that forms the base, overlapping them slightly.

Start with the largest petals first.

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Once all of the largest petals are attached to the base, start adding the next largest petals in a ring inside the largest petal ring. Then add the smallest petals in a small ring in the center, attach the glittery center piece with double sided tape, and you’re done!

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Super easy to make, right?!

I hung these flowers up on our trellis to add some color. I’m planning to grow a trumpet vine on the trellis, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet, so it’s kinda bare-looking right now. It’s so much better with the flowers, don’t you think?!

Love these DIY giant paper flowers! Perfect for a garden party or outdoor wedding!

Love these DIY giant paper flowers! Perfect for a garden party or outdoor wedding!

Love these DIY giant paper flowers! Perfect for a garden party or outdoor wedding!

You can also stick them to your fence! How perfect would these be on a fence above a refreshments table at your next outdoor party?!

Love these DIY giant paper flowers! Perfect for a garden party or outdoor wedding!

Love these DIY giant paper flowers! Perfect for a garden party or outdoor wedding!

If you love these paper flowers, you can find them at Michaels! They’re perfect for any sort of outdoor decorating; whether you’re throwing a garden party, hosting a shower, or a wedding, these cute little flowers are a great way to add some color to your decor!

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If you liked this project, check out these other simple paper crafts!

Disclosure: I received compensation from Michaels and Recollections in exchange for my honest discussion of their products. But these Big Bloom flowers are awesome, and so easy to put together, and all opinions in this post are 100% my own. I would never write a post about something I didn’t think was useful or interesting for you guys, and Practically Functional will only publish sponsored posts for companies or products I love and believe in! 🙂

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Jessi Wohlwend

I believe that anyone can do crafts and DIY projects, regardless of skill or experience. I love sharing simple craft ideas, step by step DIY project tutorials, cleaning hacks, and other tips and tricks all with one goal in mind: giving you the tools you need to “do it yourself”, complete fun projects, and make awesome things!

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  1. tina says

    9 years ago

    Hi Jessie,

    I just purchased these to decorate a birthday party. I’d like to attach them to a canvas type material that will be hung tight to the wall. How did you attach these flowers to your trellis and fence? I’m curious as to how to keep them up without them falling down from weak tape and to prevent them from drooping as I have a few that are a bit heavier. Thanks for your help.

    • Jessi Wohlwend says

      9 years ago

      I used the double sided adhesive that came with the flowers to attach them to my trellis. I just used a couple of long strips (about 6″) for the bigger flowers and it all seemed to hold pretty well! I would just make sure you spread the tape out a bit; if you only put a piece of tape in the center of the flower it will droop a bit, but if you put three or four pieces of tape spread out up to 6 inches across the back/center of the flower it should hold it more upright! If you want to permanently attach them to the canvas you can also use hot glue which will hold it nice and tight. Just add a dollop of hot glue in a bunch of places, and if you see it drooping, add a little more hot glue! Good luck, and I’d love to see photos when you’re finished!

  2. Cindy Eikenberg says

    9 years ago

    Hi Jessie – I LOVE these! Popping in from i heart naptime and pinning! Have a happy weekend!

  3. Terrie says

    9 years ago

    What a great idea for outdoor decorations! I love how the flowers look on your trellis and fence 🙂

  4. Sweet says

    9 years ago

    I liked the place you chose to show them. They can’t look more beautiful. I loved them.

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