Listen, we hate to sound like Debbie Downers, but getting live flowers is kind of a let down. Yes, they look absolutely gorgeous and smell like a dream — for about two days. After that, they begin their slow descent to a decaying, rotting death that will probably sit in a vase on our counter for about a week too long and start to smell like the inside of a old, sweaty running shoe. Not only that, the sight of a drooping flower with the petals falling off one-by-one into a sad pile reminds us of ET dying, which leads to an inevitable ugly cry — and nobody wants to see that.
Which is why paper flowers are so perfect.
You may think that it’s impossible for paper flowers to look as pretty as the real thing, but you’re wrong. We’ve rounded up all of our favorite paper flower tutorials, so you can make these beautiful babies all on your own.
Originally posted September 2016. Updated September 2017.
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Giant paper flower bouquet centerpiece
Image Credit: Creative Jewish Mom This gorgeous arrangement from Creative Jewish Mom looks great all year round.
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Paper rose bouquet
Image Credit: The Elli Blog White paper roses are timeless and elegant.
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Giant flower hats
Image Credit: Oh Happy Day These festive hats by Oh Happy Day are perfect for a tea party.
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Paper dahlia wreath
Image Credit: Love, Pomegranate House This dahlia wreath is perfect to hang on your door during the winter/spring transition.
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Watercolor paper flowers
Image Credit: Heart of Light Watercolor paper flowers are very time consuming to make, but the end result makes it well worth the effort.
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Add a touch of sparkle
Image Credit: Under a Blue Moon Crepe-paper flowers with a touch of glitter make for an amazing gift box topper.
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Book page rosettes
Image Credit: By Stephanie Lynn A wreath of roses made from recycled book pages is pretty much a bibliophile’s dream.
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Crepe-paper roses
Image Credit: marthastewart.com Martha Stewart’s crepe-paper roses are incredibly life-like.
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Rolled paper flowers
Image Credit: Jones Design Company These gorgeous rosettes take little more than paper and a hot glue gun.
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Tissue-paper poms
Image Credit: I Heart Naptime Festive tissue-paper flowers are fun decor certain to liven up any party.
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Button poppies
Image Credit: Write Click Scrapbook An adorable vase of poppies is easy to put together and looks super cute on your work desk.
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Paper ranunculus
Image Credit: The Elli Blog Who knew that a little bit of copy paper could look so much like a real ranunculus?
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Paper hyacinth
Image Credit: Aunt Peaches This version of a hyacinth doesn’t smell as delightful as the real thing, but it looks just as gorgeous.
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Paper tulips
Image Credit: The Elli Blog Tiptoe through the tulips with this super easy DIY tutorial.
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Tissue daisies
Image Credit: Design Everyday These fluffy creations look just like daisies, and you can easily customize the colors.
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Giant paper peony piñatas
Image Credit: Corner Blog The large size of these giant paper peonies is what makes them so magical.
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Paper daisy chain
Image Credit: The Crafted Blog Because who doesn’t love a crown of daisies?
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Paper anemone
Image Credit: Lia Griffith Pale pink anemones are a bridal favorite, and the paper variety look so pretty in a vase.
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Shaped crepe flowers
Image Credit: marthastewart.com These graceful, inexpensive-to-make flowers look glorious as a boutonnière.
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Cherry blossom centerpiece
Image Credit: Once Wed Vibrant colors make Once Wed’s cherry blossom wedding centerpiece a real showstopper.
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Tree-sized blossoms
Image Credit: Design Sponge Human-sized paper blooms take some elbow grease, but the outcome is totally whimsical.
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Paper mums
Image Credit: The Elli Blog The Elli Blog makes this DIY super easy for you with printable downloads of the blossoms and leaves.
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Scalloped edge paper flowers
Image Credit: The Enchanted Gallery These scalloped edge paper flowers almost look like fresh carnations.
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Cupcake liner accordian folded flowers
Image Credit: Creative Jewish Mom These bouquets made of cupcake liners, pipe cleaners and construction paper will brighten your day in a hurry.
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Giant paper sunflower
Image Credit: Dollar Store Crafts This giant sunflower is super fun, and the best part is you can make it for under $5!
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