Patriotic Paper Flowers

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Patriotic Paper Flowers.  The perfect favor or centerpiece for your holiday entertaining… with lots of festive colors too!  Aren’t they the cutest?

Patriotic Paper Flowers. Perfect for using as a centerpiece or party favors! Tutorial at livelaughrowe.comPatriotic Paper Flowers

I probably don’t do enough holiday crafts, but I decided to share one with you since the July 4th holiday is quickly approaching.  Honestly, I really don’t do a lot of paper craft projects either, but when I do — I kinda {love} them.  There are sooooo many possibilities!  Did you happen to see my flower candy cups? Paper.  Oh glorious scrap-booking paper!

Alrighty, without further ado, let’s make some Patriotic Paper Flowers.

Supplies for Patriotic Paper Flowers:

Scissors
Small Hole Punch
Patriotic Scrapbook Paper
Small Paper Brads
Floral Stem Wire
Red and Blue Washi Tape
Circle Stencils or different sized bowls

We’re ready to roll!  You’ll want to start by tracing out three different size circles on your sheets of paper.  For all of my flowers pictured, I used these four sizes:  1-1/8″, 1-3/4″, 2-1/4″ and 3-1/2″. After tracing you’ll cut them out.

cutting the circles for patriotic paper flowers

Tip: Double or triple up your paper to save time {wink}.  You’ll then want to pair up your sizes/designs/patterns/etc into what you’d like your flowers to look like.

Patriotic Paper FlowersOn each circle, make 5 or 6 different cuts, stopping approximately 1/2″ from the center of your circle.

Patriotic Paper FlowersOnce all of your circles are cut  — punch a hole into the center of each circle.  Now you’ll fold each triangle (petal) in half lengthwise. (see below, #1)

Steps for making the Patriotic Paper FlowersStep by Step Instructions for Patriotic Paper Flowers

After you’ve folded each of the triangles (petals) all three circles for your flower, you’re going to stack them from largest at the bottom to smallest at the top (see above, #3). Then insert your paper brad to keep all of your pieces held together. Your flower is completed! Now, let’s attach a stem.

glue floral wire to back of patriotic paper flowersYou can use pencils, skewers, thin wooden dowels or whatever else you might have on hand for the stems. The floral wire is almost to good to be true, you can manipulate the arrangement in so many ways.

So, using your floral stem wire, cut your stem length. Place against the back of your paper flower and apply a small piece of washi tape hold it in place.  You can also glue your stem to the back if you want, I like the added flair of the washi tape!

use washi tape to attache floral wire to paper flowerPLUS, if you remove that washi tape and stem — you could easily recycle these patriotic flowers on a wreath next year!

You’ll do this for each of your flowers, some bigger, some smaller. Your stems will vary depending on how you choose to arrange them as well. Mission Accomplished!  What do you think?

Super Fun DIY Patriotic Paper FlowersMore patriotic fun to inspire you:
Simple Rustic Patriotic Banner
Patriotic Favor Bags
Vintage Inspired Patriotic Printables
Firework S’mores

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About Kelly Rowe

A DIY fanatic, Kelly shares her journey through her blog, Live Laugh Rowe, where she showcases her recipes, tutorials, crafts, home projects, and all things DIY. This East Coast Girl at heart believes family is number one as she finds the perfect balance of being a daughter, wife, sister, entrepreneur, writer and woman of God. Be sure to follow along as she shares her passion for life, love and family! Google+

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  2. Salena Lee says

    06/18/2012 at 1:04 am

    What a cute idea! Of coarse when I saw the washi tape I was like no! no one can see it back there save the washi tape!! lol! I have yet to get me some washi tape and when I do I will probably never use it because it’s so pretty I would not want to let it go. But that’s just me. =)

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    • Kelly says

      06/18/2012 at 8:18 pm

      Salena! You are too funny. I use washi on all kinds of things — even packages 🙂 I can’t believe you don’t have any washi tape. WOW! Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a fabulous week. xo-Kelly

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      • Laura says

        05/17/2019 at 9:51 am

        People walk around projects..you would be surprised what they notice. It’s often the little things that really do get noticed. 🎁❤🎁

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        • Laura says

          05/17/2019 at 10:04 am

          Oh..and I love the patriotic paper flowers!

          Could the holes be punched before making the cuts to help ensure you don’t cut to far into the center? Absolutely perfect!! Thanks so much for sharing, Kelly. ❤💢💙

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  3. Elisabeth Andree says

    06/18/2012 at 5:18 am

    Hello Kelly!
    Really nice project, I like the paper flowers. Thanks for sharing your tutorial and thank you for hosting the networking blog hop.
    Hope you have a great week!

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    • Kelly says

      06/18/2012 at 8:20 pm

      Thank so much, Trish. I was skeptical of this project — but these patriotic flowers stole my heart 🙂 They’re pretty adorable. Hope you’re having a great day!! xo-Kelly

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    • Kelly says

      06/18/2012 at 8:22 pm

      Ha Ha! Maybe I should… it was a fun project. I’m glad you like it 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by and loving on these cuties. Hugs.

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  7. CAS says

    06/18/2012 at 8:07 am

    So cute, Kelly! You did an awesome tutorial! I like to do a small seasonal-something on my kitchen island & this would be perfect.

    Thanks for this great blog hop. I was having trouble putting the code into my sidebar, but I do have your blog in my blogroll. Hope that’s enough.
    CAS

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    • Kelly says

      06/18/2012 at 8:24 pm

      THANK YOU so much for stopping by and loving on my project — and for linking up to the hop. I hope your trouble wasn’t with the code. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me. Whatever your more comfortable with is what works best! I’m flattered to be in your blogroll. Have a fabulous week. xo-Kelly

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  10. KCoake says

    06/18/2012 at 9:19 am

    Perfect! I was just thinking I needed some kind of flower to add to this little buckets for a 4th of July themed table. I am pinning these so I can make them and decorate my table. Thanks!

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    • Kelly says

      06/18/2012 at 12:48 pm

      Woot! Super excited to hear you these will be the perfect addition to your themed table. Be sure to have sand or styrofoam on hand so you can arrange them a little more easily. Have a super fab day! xo-Kelly

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    • Kelly says

      06/18/2012 at 12:27 pm

      Hi Jennie! Thanks so much for stopping by. For the title bars, captions — I add those in Adobe Photoshop. Happy Monday! xo-Kelly

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    • Kelly says

      06/20/2012 at 12:40 pm

      Hi Laura! Thanks for hopping over and saying hello. These paper flowers are a little ‘cheery,’ aren’t they? So glad you found a smile and some inspiration here at LLR. Hugs to you!

      Reply

    • Kelly says

      06/20/2012 at 12:41 pm

      Hi Steph! Thanks for stopping by 🙂 You’re right — they’re super resilient {giggle}. Have a lovely day! xo, Kelly

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    • Kelly says

      06/20/2012 at 12:45 pm

      Hi Colette! Thanks so much for visiting with me 🙂 I never even thought about that… but you’re right, this is a diet cut/machine free project. YAY. Have a fantabulous day. Hugs, Kelly

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  37. Tristine says

    06/24/2012 at 1:01 pm

    Oooh! How exciting! I have all the supplies to make these!! Yay!! (I JUST got on the “craft” bandwagon, so I’m a bit slow, bear with me!)

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    • Kelly says

      06/26/2012 at 7:34 pm

      Hi Tristine…. welcome to the ‘craft’ bandwagon. Beware of the slow addiction that might take over 😉 Have fun. Hugs!

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    • Kelly says

      06/26/2012 at 7:31 pm

      Hi Taryn! Thanks so much 🙂 Thanks to my local Archivers store, I was able to find such festive paper. Have a wonderful week.

      Reply

  42. Susanna says

    06/26/2012 at 11:21 am

    These are so cool. I love scrapbook paper but since I don’t scrapbook I don’t use it. Thanks to your awesome tutorial here I can have some scrap paper fun!

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    • Kelly says

      06/26/2012 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks so much for loving on my project, Sara 🙂 I will do my best to swing by and link up! Happy Tuesday. xo-Kelly

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  44. Christine says

    06/26/2012 at 3:47 pm

    I really LOVE them Kelly!!!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! I’m looking forward to seeing you at the party this evening!

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  46. Emily says

    06/26/2012 at 8:32 pm

    LOVE!! This is one of my favorite 4th of July projects of the year!! You are amazing and have such a great eye. You stylish thing, you!

    I’m pinning and FB sharing!

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  48. six sisters says

    06/28/2012 at 5:49 pm

    Your patriotic flowers are so cute! We are so glad that you linked up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. Please come back again really soon! Thanks! -The Sisters

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  50. Sherry says

    06/29/2012 at 4:53 pm

    I love these! I already have most if not all the supplies and cannot wait to get started!!! I really think they turned out fabulous and what a fun way to add some patriatic decor to a room. 🙂 Just pinned them.

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  52. Claire says

    06/30/2012 at 5:07 am

    Hi kelly,

    Another great project, thank you for sharing at last weeks linky party!! You are featured this week !!

    Hope you will join us this week

    Claire x

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  63. Jennifer says

    06/18/2014 at 7:59 am

    These are GREAT! And a canuck like me can easily change out the paper to adapt them for Canada Day 🙂

    Thanks for sharing Kelly.

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  65. Mel the Crafty Scientist says

    06/23/2014 at 8:08 pm

    Love your blog and this project – so creative and festive! Just wanted to let you know I featured it in my roundup of my very favorite July 4th projects here. Feel free to check it out if you want and hope you like it! : )
    -Mel the Crafty Scientist 

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  69. Neha says

    04/15/2017 at 4:15 am

    This is amazing! I am so impressed. I am not sure I would have the patience to make something like this, but it looks completely amazing!

    Reply

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