Beginner Crepe Paper Parrot Tulips
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Parrot tulips are one of our very favorite paper flowers. Known for their uniquely shaped petals and vibrant colors, they’re a crafting dream come true! We previously came out with a crepe paper parrot tulip project, but wanted to create something that’s better suited for beginners. With the step-by-step photo tutorial below, you’ll have no trouble crafting a bouquet of these beauties.
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Tools
- Low-Temp Hot Glue Gun
- Paint Brush
- Scissors
- Cutting Machine (optional)
Materials
- Lia Griffith Extra Fine Crepe Paper in Cranberry, Sangria, Aubergine, Cypress, Black, and Chiffon
- Green Paper Covered Floral Wire – 18-gauge
- Green Floral Tape
- Water
Steps
- Gather the tools and materials listed above.
- Cut out the crepe paper according to the pattern.
- Glue two sides of each petal and leaf with wire in between.
- Use a paint brush to paint water onto the edges of each petal and let dry.
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Katie
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Leave a Commenthi I’ve tried downloading the svg cut file but it wont open in cricut for some reason , any suggestions please? thanks kat
Here is a video tutorial that might help: https://liagriffith.com/craft-academy/how-to-use-files-cricut/
Is the water painted onto the edges to make the paper curl more or for the faded effect? Also, I was thinking using white or a light-colored crepe paper and tinting the water with just a touch of gel food coloring. Have you ever tried “painting” crepe paper flowers with food coloring? I’m wondering if it might give a really soft edge similar to some of the more subtle parrot tulips.
It is for both. I do think food coloring would work as well. We have not tried it here, but would love to see your finished tulips!
How do I put the code in from the book to download the svg file, I don’t want to pay to be a member as I’ve bought the book, this is very misleading
Thanks for your concern– page 31 in the book explains exactly where to download the SVG files.
I wish I had paid attention to the SVG files before purchasing my cricuit…Got an Explore air 2 and just noticed that it’s the maker the one that cuts crepe paper! However, I found a way around it (though the blade probably will need replacement sooner!). If you set up the template as to leave about 1/2 inch for a “border” you can place the crepe paper and put regular card paper on top making sure the card paper is stuck to the mat, you can cut the crepe without any issues using the “cardstock” option. The smooth surface of the card paper allows for the blade to move smoothly and at the end you will have a perfectly cut piece of crepe paper! I see it as “I get two flowers with one cutting”.
That’s awesome you figured that out! We’ll have to give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion!
Your flowers are so elegant you can almost smell them. You do a beautiful work. The flowers are just perfect and I want to thank you for showing how it is done.
Thank you so much, that truly means a lot to us!!
beautiful !
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