Crepe Paper Gladiolus – Member Make Workshop
We’re so gladiolus you’re here
Due to popular demand, we are finally making a crepe paper gladiolus! In fact, so many of you requested this flower that we decided it would be a good Member Make project. As with most of our Member Make projects, Meagan has taken the time to design a gorgeous flower for us all to make. We have listed everything you need below so you can get ready for our live workshop on the 19th.
If you have any questions before then, be sure to let us know. Along with getting your tools and materials ahead of time, you can also download the flower pattern on the right hand side of the post.
This video is for members only.
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We had some new members join us for last month’s Member Make! And it really makes me and my team happy to see so many more people crafting right now. Whether you’re brand-new to making flowers or have been crafting for years, there’s always something new to learn. And we’re always grateful to be your guides and support you along your creative journey.
With that being said, we can’t wait to show you how to make these crepe paper gladiolus flowers. These flowers are known for their tall flower spikes and large blooms. But their blooms can range in size from less than three inches in diameter to greater than five inches across. The plants can also be anywhere from two to five feet tall and come in a variety of colors.
As you can probably tell, there’s a lot of room for creativity with this flower when it comes to size and color. We made our crepe paper gladiolus flowers on the smaller side, but you can always play around with your flowers and see what you like best. That’s what Member Make is all about!
If you haven’t joined us for Member Make before, be sure to read the instructions on how to participate. Otherwise, scroll on down for the tools and materials list plus the flower pattern.
How to Join Our Member Make Challenge
- Become a member and — if you want to meet other flower makers and get more crafting tips — join our Facebook page for members.
- Gather the craft tools and materials you need for these crepe paper gladiolus flowers— listed below. Then download the printable flower template or SVG file at the end of this post.
- Join our YouTube Live on June 19th at 11:00 a.m. PST to craft this project with us! We will share the link to join on the Facebook page for members and send it to members who are on our email list. It will also be available for playback here once the live workshop is over.
- Watch our video tutorial to craft along with us and create your own version of these crepe paper gladiolus flowers. You can use different colors of paper, materials, or techniques; play around with your arrangement; or style your flowers in different ways.
- If you need some guidance, reach out to us and others in our crafting community. You can also post progress pictures or ask questions on our Facebook page for members. Make sure to use the hashtag #MemberMake on Instagram and Facebook so your project is easy to find.
- Lastly, share your final version of your crepe paper gladiolus flowers with us! You can post your pictures on our Facebook page for members or on your Instagram page with the hashtag #MemberMake.
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Materials
- Lia Griffith Extra-Fine Crepe Paper — Juniper, Fern, Linen
- Lia Griffith Double-Sided Crepe Paper — Ferns + Moss
- Floral Tape — Fern & Moss
- PanPastel — Pearlescent Yellow, Magenta Tint, Bright Yellow Green, and Bright Yellow Green Shade
- Thick Paper-Covered Stem Wire
- 24-Gauge White Paper-Covered Wire
- Tacky Glue or Art Glitter Glue
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Nancy
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Leave a Comment…and what fixative do you recommend?
We like the Krylon brand. Either matte finish or UV are good.
A little more zoom would be helpful ☺️
We have a new camera that will allow that now. 😉
Hello!
Another flower to love making! Just wanted to let you know the white wire is not on the material list. I figured it out so I’m sure all the other crafters will too!
Love having you in my craft space (my dining room table) from time to time.
Thank you for pointing that out! I have updated the link 🙂
Hello Lia,
This is my first LIVE since I joined as a member 2 days back. I loved loved the flower that we made together. Whats this MemberMake we all talked about. Would love to know more about it.
Also I dont have any crepe paper yet however searching online to get some as soon as I can.
Welcome!! Member Make is just this– our monthly LIVE workshop to learn new crafting techniques for making paper flowers and meet new crafty friends! We send out emails about it each month. You can find our past Member Makes here! https://liagriffith.com/member-make/
This is my first time I am doing a member’s make. I have the Cricut Explorer 2 and I don’t think it cuts crepe paper. Should I have the PDF template already cut out before the presentation or will you cover it during the class?
Thank you.
Correct, the only Cricut machine that cuts crepe paper is the Maker. We start off class with everything cut and ready to make!
Hi Pamela,
The Cricut explore does not cut crepe paper. If you would like to craft along with us we would recommend cutting the crepe paper petals and leaves prior to watching. In this project there is a bit of drying time needed for the stamen so don’t get discouraged if you cannot keep up as we always prep a bit before the live. Remember, you can always go back and watch later if needed! 🙂
Thanks for the reply. I will print the pdf and have everything cut out and ready to go. I really
want to try and follow along. I’m very excited to get started.
See you Friday 🙂
I’m so excited to join the member make for my first time! The flowers I’ve made on my own are beautiful (parrot tulips and Sarah peonies). I love watching the videos for all the little tips! Every early summer, the glads at my grandma’s farm explode with colors so they remind me of home. I plan to send a crepe paper glad to my grandma after this session. I saw your crepe paper line in a Blick art store email back in April, and I was hooked instantly. We owned a plant nursery and green house growing up, and I did floral arts for 4H competition. This is a super fun throw back and new skill mash up. I love it. Thank you!
We’re so glad to have you Kathleen!!
I have Windows 10 and when I click on the button above “click, download & print” I get a very small printout which will fit on one piece of paper. Unfortunately, it is so small I can’t read the instructions. How do I make the printout larger??
Hi Beverly,
Are you referring to the photo tutorial? If so, when the download opens in your webpage you should be able to zoom in and then print from the webpage, the tutorial will then print zoomed in and on multiple pages.
Hi there – can outstretched heavy crepe be used in place of the extra fine crepe? How much should I stretch it before cutting it out on the Cricut?
Hi Kelly,
You can use heavy crepe to replace extra fine if that is what you have on hand. I would recommend stretching the crepe no more than 50% before cutting. 🙂
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