Crepe Paper Amaranth Green Tails
I love all the colorful paper flowers we typically craft here at Lia Griffith, but I’m also a big fan of the simple greenery we sometimes feature. Our Crepe Paper Amaranth Green Tails, while stunning on their own, would make a gorgeous addition to any of your floral centerpieces. This dramatic green flower is a first for us, but we’re thrilled to add it to the collection.
Although this plant looks very detailed, it’s actually quite simple to make once you’ve mastered your fringing skills! Take a look at our list of tools and materials below to get started on your amaranth flowers.
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Amazing Amaranth
Known for their cascading ropes of flowers, amaranth green tails are a bold addition to any garden or landscape, and in some varieties, the leaves are harvested to eat! The long, heavy flower clusters create a bit of movement to your floral arrangement, and their unique texture adds a level of visual interest. The Amaranth also comes in a beautiful burgundy color, so that might be fun to explore as well. A mix of both colors would be so pretty, so don’t be afraid to get creative.
Did you let your amaranth be the star of the show, or did you pair it with a few bright blooms for a bold centerpiece? We’d love to see how you styled this fun project, so be sure to share your photos with us on Instagram with the hashtag #MadeWithLia or in our crafters’ community.
Tools
- Kai 8″ Scissors
- Kai 5″ Detail Scissors
- Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo 4 (optional)
- Needle-Nose Pliers/Wire Cutters
- Curling Tool
Materials
- Lia Griffith Extra-Fine Crepe Paper – Fern and Juniper
- Lia Griffith Double-Sided Crepe Paper – Fern & Moss
- Floral Tape — Green
- Floral Wire – 18-Gauge Paper Covered Green
- Floral Wire – 24-Gauge Paper Covered Green
- Colored Pencils – Apple Green (912)
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4 Comments
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Kate
July 31, 2024 at 11:31am
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Lia
August 1, 2024 at 9:15am
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Kathy
August 23, 2023 at 5:36am
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Lia
August 23, 2023 at 9:11am
@Kathy
Back to the TopDo you stretch the crepe at all before you fold it and fringe it?
Nope! Since this is the extra-fine you do not need to stretch. If you use a heavy crepe, definitely stretch. 🙂
The materials shows a steel ball shaping tool but there is no mention of it in the instructions. Is it used and if so, at what step?
We love this tool so much but you do not need it for this project! Thank you for pointing it out, we will update the tools list.