How to Make Giant Peony Paper Flowers

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12 May, 2022

How to make a giant paper peony!

I love paper crafts. Paper is very inexpensive and is a great way to make a statement. These ready-made flowers are huge, one foot in diameter! They're bright and easy to make... and the best part is that they only require 3 supplies.

Make giant paper peonies the perfect backdrop for holiday, home or seasonal decor, giant garlands, or bedroom decor. This free craft is a must!

they are great! They make great backdrops for photos or parties! They are adorable as decorations! It would also make a great bouquet for your friends as a handmade gift.

Check out this post on how to make a flower wallpaper.

Paper is the cheapest material for creativity. Buy cardboard boxes at a craft store, online or in bulk and get down to business making beautiful spring flowers.

*** If you have a limited business budget, the best place to start is with paperwork. ***

Did you know that I am allergic to flowers? This is true. Total sensitivity. The odor symptoms I have are similar to the flu. Body aches, headaches, fatigue... so it usually takes a few days for me to realize it's just an allergy and I'm not sick. Very uncomfortable!

Paper flowers are my go-to for allergy-free floral beauty. On my blog you will find many types of paper flowers... Search for “paper flowers” if you don't believe me!

How to Make Great Cheap Giant Peony Crafts Using Supplies From The Dollar Store!

Materials needed for giant paper peonies:

Cardboard in various colors

Stickers/Firearms (here's a nice full size version)

scissors

Step 1: Cut the flower pieces

I did this with my daughter and granddaughter. I just drew some random tooth/heart shapes and told the girls to cut them out.

I used 3 sheets of 12 x 12 sheets of paper for each petal. All shades of color.

Step 1: Cut out the flowers I made with my two adorable daughters and two grandchildren. I just drew some random tooth/heart shapes and told the girls to cut them out. I used 3 sheets of 12 x 12 sheets of paper for each petal. All shades of color.

I have a lovely team of girls to help cut all the cut flowers. Play a movie or play some music and ask the children to help cut the paper petals.

It's easy to fold a bunch of papers together and cut one bunch at a time. Don't worry about the shape of the petals. They are unequal, normal and imperfect.

I used 4 large petals, 6-8 medium petals, 6-8 small petals and 4 teardrop petals. Round holder pieces are approximately 8" wide. Plus a long yellow stripe for the middle.

I have a lovely team of girls to help cut all the cut flowers. Play a movie or play some music and ask the children to help cut the paper petals. It's easy to fold a bunch of papers together and cut one bunch at a time. Don't worry about the shape of the petals. They are unequal, normal and imperfect. I used 4 large petals, 6-8 medium petals, 6-8 small petals and 4 teardrop petals. Round holder pieces are approximately 8" wide. Plus a long yellow stripe for the center.

Step 2: Yellow flower center

Then cut a sheet of yellow paper to make a fringe. Make even cuts, but not all the paper.

Step 2: The center of the yellow flower Next cut a piece of yellow paper to make a fringe. Make even cuts, but not all the paper.

Then fold the yellow strips and glue them with hot glue on a tight roll. Apply a little hot glue so it doesn't open and is tight enough.

In the end, round off the yellow edges to add volume to the center of the flower.

Step 3: Create the Base of the Petals

Crush the flower petals to the smallest end and stick them one by one on the round paper. Start by placing the 4 largest petals in a circle as close to the outer edge as possible.

Then use the next largest petal size and arrange these six petals into a circle.

Repeat with the next 6 largest petals. Fold and then glue with hot glue, overlapping slightly if necessary.

Step 3: Create the base of the petals. Crush the flower petals to the smallest end and stick them one by one on the round paper. Start by placing the 4 largest petals in a circle as close to the outer edge as possible. Then use the next largest petal size and arrange these six petals into a circle. Repeat with the next 6 largest petals. Fold and then glue with hot glue, overlapping slightly if necessary.

Then glue the last 4 small teardrop petals around the center of the yellow fringed flower.

Step 4: The Last Flower

Then apply hot glue to the back of the yellow center and teardrops and press it directly into the center of the paper petal layer.

Step 4: Fill the flowers. Then apply hot glue to the back of the yellow center and teardrops and press it directly into the center of the paper petal layer.

Step 5: Repeat!

Now make more flowers! Try petal shape, fullness or color! Add leaves, ferns, or whatever your creativity suggests to make unique flowers for spring decor, holiday backdrops, bedroom decor, or large bouquets!

I love the gradient hues of these colors, it's just a magical color!

Easy to hang by simply attaching the small heated tube cleaning ring on the back and hooking it to the wall. Read more about hanging flowers in this post.