This month’s Member Make workshop is a brand-new ranunculus! This is the first time we have made a crepe paper butterfly ranunculus, and we can’t wait to show you how to craft it on the 20th.
To prepare for our live workshop, gather the tools and materials below. As always, you can find the pattern at the very end of the post.
Spread your wings
Ready to try something new with us? Compared to the typical ranunculus blooms we have made before which are more compact, our crepe paper butterfly ranunculus is more open and has fewer petals per flower. Because it is open, like the wings of a butterfly, you’re able to see its colorful center.
Along with learning how to make this ranunculus, you’ll also learn how Meagan used a brush marker and watercolors to add some gorgeous detail to these blooms. This is an area where you can get creative and really make your flowers stand out. You can also choose to make your crepe paper butterfly ranunculus in the same colors as us, or play around with the crepe colors to create different combinations.
Skill level: Intermediate
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Tools
- Craft Scissors
- Detail Scissors
- Needle-Nose Pliers/Wire Cutters
- Curling Tool
- Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo 4 (optional)
- Paintbrush
- High-Temp Hot Glue Gun
Materials
- Member Make Bundle (On sale while supplies last!)
— OR —
- Lia Griffith Extra-Fine Crepe Paper – Blush, Aubergine, Chiffon, and Juniper
- Lia Griffith Floral Tape — Green
- Floral Wire – 18-Gauge Paper Covered Green
- Floral Wire – 24-Gauge Paper Covered Green
Additional Materials Needed
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Want more flower templates and tutorials like this one? Browse all of our crepe paper flowers for more ideas. Or see our previous Member Make workshops.
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50 Comments
Hi again. At the end of this video, Lia mentioned a second flower that Meagan made as a possible member make for June. She said it was stunning but didn’t say what it was. Can you please tell me where to find this flower on your site?
Thanks!
Hi Kimberly! The flower shown at the end of the video is the chrysanthemum that we made for our June Member Make. You can find it here: https://liagriffith.com/crepe-paper-chrysanthemum/. You can also find all of the Member Make flower workshops here: https://liagriffith.com/member-make/
I love your tutorials. The new format is nice and I like the overhead and closeup camera angles. Would it be possible to do longer closeups in the future when adding petals and attaching the stamen? I always watch the replay and have to “rewind” frequently but sometimes I wish I could see a bit more of each step.
I noticed in later videos you added time stamps to help locate key parts of the video. This is so helpful! Thank you for providing quality tutorials and beautiful projects.
Thanks, Kimberly! I will pass this on to the video team.
Lia, thank you for your response. Mine are about that size. So, I’m okay. While watching from on line the flowers always appear bigger . Would you ever consider adding some suggestions with each flower for companion flowers that might look good together. Even though our choices are personal likes and dislikes, it would sometimes be so helpful to me. A book on arranging some of the flowers that you have shown us on videos and your book would be awesome. I know that I would buy it right away. Thanks. Have a great and blessed day. Tell Megan and your wonderful daughter hello.
Thank you for your feedback, Doris! It just happens that I am currently working on a full class on arranging that will include color and flower combos. We will definitely have a workbook as well and if it is enough content, possibly a book. 🙂
Wonderful class!! This was my first Lia Griffith’s flower and I’m loving it. I would love to make a bouquet with these ranunculus and other flowers, which ones would you recommend?
I love them with the darker purple ranunculus as it picks up the color from the center. You can see it in the video as I did combine them in the vase. Here is the link to that flower. https://liagriffith.com/crepe-paper-purple-ranunculus/
I’m in love with this flower. I am working on making a bouquet of them.
They are gorgeous!!
Lia, diameter of finished flower head from end of petal on right side to end of petal on left side?
They are all a bit different so 2 to 2.5 inches.
I have a quick question that has nothing to do with the flower but is the girl sitting across from Lia her daughter?
Yes, that is Emily! She joined the team about a year ago. 🙂
Hello Lia. This is my first project! First of many I hope. I have downloaded the templates PDF but where can I download the video tutorial? TIA
Wonderful! More to come. We are opening up the crepe paper flower master class for registration that will start in July, and it is perfect for beginners. You can have access to the replay of this and other videos here on our site rather than download them.
The vase on the table in the first of the video contains another flower. In is a deep maroon or purple. What flower is that?
Yes, it is another version of a ranunculus. Here is the video: https://liagriffith.com/crepe-paper-purple-ranunculus/
A I am going to try needle felted scenery. I love the textures and layering of colors to create a beautiful picture.
Great idea! I want to try one of those too. Right now I am just working on little animals. 🙂
In the video the vase had sold burgundy flowers too, are they marigolds made from the Aubergine crepe paper?
Those are the burgundy ranunculus from a prior Member Make. https://liagriffith.com/crepe-paper-purple-ranunculus/
I love your videos but is it possible to make the question box smaller and somewhere else on the screen? It’s frustrating when it covers the flowers and you can’t see what everyone’s hands are doing in the creative process.
I will pass that feedback along to the video team and we will see what we can do.
I watched the live today as I do all the lives since I found you, beautiful flower but I felt like you all went way too fast today and I couldn’t figure out how to answer the question to be put in the drawing. Please go a little slower next time if you can. Thanks for All you ladies do. Crepe paper flowers give me so much joy!!!!
Sincerely,
Gretchen
I will pass that along to the team. The good news is that you can replay and pause. 🙂
The classes are very enjoyable! I am working on doing all the classes. A bit behind but so excited! And this is a wonderful learning experience for me. Thank you!
So happy to hear. 🙂
I see the materials list calls for 18 gauge and 24 gauge stem wires, but in the live/video you used thick stem and 24 gauge. The photos above look like the flower stems were more likely made on 18 gauge based on how “bendy” they appear. Just curious if I am seeing a discrepancy or if you simply updated your thinking on this flower…or???
Initially, Meagan made them with 18 gauge wire, but for the live accidentally grabbed the thick stem wire. I think I prefer the thinner 18 gauge but both work.
Can this be watched on replay? I’m watching my granddaughter today so I won’t be able to work asking with you. She’s only one, so that doesn’t give me ANY crafting time today. Lol (can’t wait for her to be old enough to craft along with me!)
Yes, you have access to the replay immediately after our live.
These are so pretty! Unfortunately, I will have to watch it on replay. I was hoping you would have a chance to talk about other suggested color combinations? I look forward to catching up! Have a great live!
We will miss you today! I will have Meagan talk about color combos in the video.
Hi.
I live in Denmark, and am trying to figure out what time the live is.
I know it says 8 pm, but isn’t there more to it then that? I meen don’t you have multible timezones?
We are filming here on the west coast of the US at 11am which is 8pm in Denmark. Hope to see you there.
Does this pattern require double sided crepe paper that we make ourselves?
Hi Marilyn. This flower does not use any double-sided at all and you do have a keen eye. We used a sprig or two of the double-sided salal I taught in the Spring Summit to add more greenery to the images.
Hi, love the butterfly ranunculus! When I sent the svg to cricket and can’t get it to ungroup. What can I do?
Thanks for all you do.
The file looks fine on our end with no problems ungrouping. Try closing the cricut software and restarting, also be sure there isn’t an update needed.
I’m all cut and ready for the 20th but I’m curious if I paint my petals ahead of time so I can assemble with you, will I still be able to shape them with you? In other words, will the paint prohibit the stretch? Thanks, love love love your creations.
Feel free to paint the petals ahead of time if you like, you will still be able to shape them as needed once they dry! 🙂
Looking forward to making this gorgeous bloom! I have some water color paints on hand. Can you please describe a bit how and what colors will be used to see if mine will work? Also, would a Blick marker in wine 012 I purchased for one of your previous projects work in place of the Merlot? Thank you!
We will be using a dark pink almost magenta to add color to the petals. The wine color is slightly lighter than the merlot we used but should work just fine!
Love Love Love this version of the rancululus
It is soooo pretty! I am looking forward to putting it into a bouquet too.
I just printed it for the second time and it is bigger, I wonder why that’s happening.
Yes, just check your size settings. Sometimes they can sneak up on you. 😉
I printed out my pdf template, just curious, it looks pretty small but so far my printer has been doing the correct size. Is there any way to know for sure?
I would guess, that your printer might have printed on a “fit page” setting.