Learn How to Create Stunning Large Paper Flowers from Cardstock Using FREE SVG Files.
Cut them by hand or with a Smart Cutting Machine. I’ll teach you everything from creating a flower center to making a sturdy base to hang the flowers from.
This large paper flowers tutorial is a sponsored post written on behalf of JOANN. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Paper flowers make a jaw-dropping statement at events, in home decor, and they are perfect for decorating a nursery! Easily create them out of card stock and add a pop of color to any room.
After hundreds of requests over the past few months, I’m finally sharing my Giant Paper Flower Tutorial. These large paper flowers are SO fun to make and they are surprisingly easy! With just a few materials you can create one-of-a-kind party decor on a budget!
First, let’s talk about paper for this project! It’s important to use the right kind of paper, so you get great results! I use Bazzill Cardstock from JOANN for all of my flowers.
You can purchase it online in a 25 pack or in person by the piece. I’d recommend ordering it online by the package to guarantee that you end up with enough of each color for each flower. I like to watch for sales on paper and stock up during the sale!
You’ll need about 20 pages for a large flower. I like to cut as many petals as possible from each page to save on waste. If you’re using a Cricut, take a minute to rearrange the images on the mats so that you can fit multiple petals to each mat.
Supplies Needed for your Large Paper Flowers:
- Bazzill Cardstock Paper
- Gold Sparkle Cardstock Paper
- Smart Cutting Machine or Printer
- FREE SVG Files
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Cake Boards
- Wire
- Wire Cutters
Let’s get started and Make our Large Paper Flowers!
Begin by downloading the FREE PDF File HERE.
If you also want the SVG file, you can get it FREE HERE.
You can upload the SVG files to your smart cutting machine or download the PDF, print it off and use it as a guide to hand cut the flowers.
In this tutorial, I used a combination of cutting flowers by hand and cutting them with my Cricut machine.
There are benefits to both methods. With the Cricut machine, you get perfectly rounded edges and it does an amazing job cutting the more intricate leaves. The downside is it takes a bit of time to load and unload the mats, but the results are perfectly cut petals and leaves.
Cutting by hand allows you to cut multiple sheets at the same time which saves time, but the results are the edges of the flowers are a bit more jagged. It’s up to you which method you use!
If you are using a Cricut, upload all of the SVG files to Design Space. There’s a variety of different sizes of petals and leaves. You can use them as is or you can resize them.
How to Construct a Large Paper Flower
Cut Out your Large Paper Flower Petals
Begin by cutting out all of the petals for your flowers.
To create a large rose with a closed center use the following cutting guide.
- Small – 8 Petals
- Medium – 8 Petals
- Large – 5-7 Petals
- X-Large – 8 Petals
For a medium sized rose, skip the X-Large petals.
I always like to cut a few extra petals just in case one gets damaged while you are creating the flower.
Create 3-D Petals for your Large Paper Flowers
Using a wooden dowel or the end of
Repeat until all of the petals have been shaped.
Cut a slit into the bottom of the petals on the medium, large and x-large petals about 2 inches deep.
Add a drop of hot glue to one side and overlap the slits. Hold the paper in place until the hot glue cools.
The Medium and Large petals should have their curved edges bending backward while the medium sized petals should bend forwards. This will help to create a more realistic looking flower.
Assemble your Large Paper Flowers
Glue two small petals together with ends overlapping slightly. Add two more petals to create a T.
Carefully lift one petal upwards and curl it inwards onto itself. Place a dot of hot glue on the leaf to secure the leaf in place. *You can see this step
Continue curling each petal around the center petal to create a rose bud.
With the other 4 petals create a slightly larger T by connecting just the ends instead of overlapping them.
Place the rosebud in the center of the T and continue making the rose bud. Each petal should be a slightly more open than the previous petal.
Flip the flower over and begin gluing petals to the back of the
Create the Large Paper Flower Base
Create the base for the flower by attaching
Begin with the X-Large petals and evenly spread them along the edge of the cake base. The petals should be curling away from center of the flower.
Using the Large petals, create a slightly smaller circle taking care to stager them to fill in any holes.
Attach the rose bud to the center of the cake plate with plenty of hot glue.
Fill in any holes with extra petals.
To create a flower with a sparkly center, just skip the rosebud center and attach all petals to the cake plate starting from the largest to the smallest. Curl the edges of the flower center to give it more dimension and glue it to the center.
You can hang the large paper flowers using command strips to avoid damaging your walls.
I can’t wait to see what you create with this tutorial!
Don’t forget to join my Crafting and Sewing with Sweet Red Poppy Facebook group and share how your paper flowers turn out!
Stop by JOANN in person or online to get all of the supplies you need for tis fun project!
This is awesome!
Can i also have the template please
Hi, thank you for the template but I have a question in regards to the direction. After the 8 petals to make the bud. Then you go the med template and flip to the flower to glue the first 4 when you wrap do they have the 2 in slot? And is it like the t method you use on the first 8 petals? It’s confusing thank you for your assistance!
can i ask the template plsss ..thank you
Where do I get the svg file to cut with the cricut maker
Hi, I work in a locked mental health hospital as an OTA. During this horrible pandemic, the patients are not aloud out & as you can imagine its not good for them. Can I have any templates you have available. This will help to keep them occupied. Many Thanks
The template is listed about 1/4th down above with the supplies list 🙂
Where is the pdf for free pattern…not able to access it. Love these!
Can I please have the template. Love this!
I love these flowers. Could I have the template please ?
Can I please have the template. I Love it 🙂
THe template is 1/4 of the way down
Please can you send me the template.
Many Thanks
hollyberry823@gmail.com
Pls can u show me how to download the temperate..?
I just clicked on the download link and it took a minute or so then it popped up on my screen and I printed it all out. It was very easy..
Can I also get the pattern please
So cute. Had no problem downloading the templates. Thank you
Enjoyed watching you make the beautiful flowers. Will you send me the pattern for the petals, please. I would love to make flowers like yours.
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Could I please get the svg and pdf?
They are beautiful
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Hi! Can I please get a template for these flowers and centers I love these! And tutorial video is amazing!! Thank you!
Hi
The file for this project is corrupt also there is no svg.
You have sent me a link, but I am having the same issue with it.
Nice !!!!!
Supplies needed:
Card stock – what weight?
Dowel – what size? (dowel not on your list of supplies)
Cake plate – what size?
In your instructions to curve pellets and their direction are not clear. Your instructions are as follows:
The Medium and Large petals should have their curved edges bending backward while “Medium” sized petals should bend forwards. So do you mean: The LARGE and X-LARGE petals should have their edges bending backwards while MEDIUM sized petals should bend forwards?
Yes what weight paper please! I have just made one and the petals do not sit well like yours. I used 176 g/m2
Hi
How can I get the template please ?
Can I please have the template to this
I want to try this but your svg file won’t open.
These flowers are amazing. Can I get the templates?
Thank you for this AMAZING tutorial. I made 14 for my daughters sweet 16 and got so many compliments!
Do you have to use a hot glue gun?
Hi, the templates are downloading as a PDF and I need SVG for the Cricut. Can you send the SVG files please? I really want to make these!
Love this! Can’t wait to try! I’m wondering what you, or others would think of it as a tablescape for a long rectangle table instead of for the wall? The effect wouldn’t totally be the same, but thoughts?
Hi Kim. I am obsessed with these flowers. I am making about 15 various large sizes for my daughter in laws baby shower. What are the petal counts for the really big flower on your wall. I hear you say about 20 -25 of the Xlrg leaves but what qty of the rest of the sizes. Thanks so much. I appreciate you.
Could you send me a templates please
For a smaller flower, you said to exclude the XL petals, but do you still use the 8 in. cake boards? Or do you use smaller cake boards? I wanted to ask before I test it out/ waste material.
Thank you! I made one today and it turned out great!
Hi Can I get the templates as an SVG file. They won’t upload to my Cricut under PDF. )=
I am making these for a gift for my niece and was wondering if you did all of the flowers in your image in the same size or did you reduce some? If you did different sizes did you use a smaller base? I am testing them now without the Extra Large Petals and a 7″ circle I cut but I seemed to need more petals. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial and the free templates & cutting files! I am working on a bulletin board display for an assisted living facility and these giant flowers will really brighten up the space. I appreciate it! 🙂
Hi,
I love the colors of your flowers. Would you be able to send the name of each color paper you used to create this look?
Thank you,
Kelli Rapaport
rapjkzka@gmail.com
How many petals of the various sizes do you cut for the X-large size flower?
great article thank you for the post
These flowers are beautiful! I can’t wait to put these in my newborn babies room!
I was wondering when you make the smaller flowers, what layers do you use or not use? XL-Medium or Medium-Small? Or just how ever you think will look best? Thanks!
Hi, I have made your beautiful flowers a couple of times, but would like to reduce the size. I have been making my own cardboard circle for the base, what is the best way to know the correct size base to fit the flower? Thanks. Sharyn.