Crepe Paper Peaches & Dreams Dahlia Member Make Video Workshop
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Dahlias are usually one of the more difficult flowers to make out of crepe paper, but I’ve figured out a way to make it easier so even beginners can craft this flower! For our crepe paper peaches and dreams dahlia, I am using a combination of crepe paper with a frosted paper base for each layer. This gives it a bit more structure, and I can’t wait to show you how to make it.
To prepare for our workshop, gather your tools and materials below. Then join us live on October 22nd at 11:00am PDT, or you can watch the video recording later.
Project Includes
Video tutorial Peaches & Dreams Dahlia PDF Peaches & Dream Dahlia SVG Peaches & Dreams Dahlia Photo TutorialTools
- Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo 4 with Rotary Blade (optional)
- Craft Scissors
- Detail Scissors
- Needle-Nose Pliers/Wire Cutters
- Curling Tool
- Paintbrush
- High-Temp Hot Glue Gun
Materials
- Extra-Fine Crepe Paper – Fern and Juniper
- Double-Sided Crepe Paper — Green Tea & Cypress / Ferns & Moss and Blush & Chiffon / Peach & Petal
- 15 mm Cotton Spun Paper Balls
- 20mm Cotton Spun Paper Balls
- Thick Paper Covered Stem Wire
- Floral Wire – 24-Gauge Paper Covered Green
- Tacky Glue or Art Glitter Glue
- PanPastel — Bright Yellow Green
- Lia Griffith Frosted Paper — Citrus Pack: pale yellow OR White Printer Paper (this part of the flower will not show)
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Sometimes things seem more difficult than they are — much like this crepe paper peaches and dreams dahlia! After spotting this flower at a local flower shop, I ended up bringing it home so I could take it apart. It was only then that I noticed a little piece that held the petals in, so I decided to replicate it out of paper. We are going to show you this new method during the workshop, and I think you will find it makes crafting this flower a lot simpler.
Along with showing you how to make the full bloom, we will also show you how to make the flower buds so you can create a full and realistic arrangement. If you haven't joined one of our live workshops before, make sure to read the steps below. Otherwise you can skip on down to the tools and materials list.
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Leave a CommentThe shape. The petals aren’t pleasing. I love the rip city dahlia it’s much more realistic.
That is fair. There are so many varieties of Dahlias out there. So many to love. This one I designed from an actual dahlia and traced the petals to make the template.
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Hi I made this flower and I don’t really love it.
Oh no! Tell me more. Is it the color or the shape?
I bought the cutting machine crafts book at the weekend. Prodjects with 60 svg files. Unfortunately I can’t find the files
Hello Caroline!
There is a code on Page 12 under “Project Templates” to the website where the templates are hosted. The link is: https://liagriffith.com/cuttingmachinecrafts/. Please let us know if you need any additional assistance. 🙂
So why do you have different directions in the kit as opposed to this video. On the video you use the smaller wire stem and on the kit directions they have you use the large stem. Also there is only 1 size balls in the kid and you use 2 sizes in the video. Why the discrepencies?
The kit has its own updated video. You should get a link to that video and there is a code on the printed workbook. For the kit we need to streamline the materials to keep the cost in check. Honestly, both versions work and the variety is a great way to add to the realistic look. 🙂
Hi Lisa, do you cut all your petals by hand ? Thanks Deb
We cut them on the Cricut, but you can do either that or by hand.
I can’t seem to find the link for the full tutorial – I can see the photo tutorial and the SVG file, but the other PDF is just the layout. I’m not sure what paper colors to use to cut out the different petals. Thanks!
The full video is here in the post. You can stay on this page to watch it. 🙂
Thank you, I was confused because it says that a full tutorial is available for “download below” but then couldn’t find anything. Thanks again!
Sorry about that. We have moved where they sit up higher and easier to find, but have not updated that image quite yet. 🙂
Hi everyone,
I tried to download the svg for this lovely dahlia. Unfortunately it seems to be the pattern for some wedding invitations. Could be me doing something wrong! but could you please check it out?
Thanks,
Helen
My mistake! I had vacation brain. lol.
When I go to download the SVG is it Wedding Cards
Whoops. It is fixed now.
Hi. I am trying to ungroup part of the svg file – specifically the leaves as I have some leftover double sided crepe paper I want to use up and need to place them differently for the cut. It won’t let me ungroup – is this something that you control in the file?
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I updated this file to be grouped so it should work for you now.
Thanks so much!
I hate to tell you this – you must be slammed. I opened the SVG and it shows the “modern wedding invitation”.
Oh DOH! I will fix that right now. I just got back from Montana. lol
Saw it fixed, thanks so much. Hope you had a great time!
I picked these to make a week ago – before you highlighted them. I have made 2 – they are gorgeous and fun to make. Working on an arrangement with roses for my sister in law’s birthday. Just starting violet Iris to add to the mix as she loves the color. The dahlia’s and the roses look beautiful together. Adding the frosted paper for additional support such a great idea. Thank you!
I love that! Share photos on the community page. 🙂
Hi, getting ready to make this for the first time and I don’t see the leaves or the white paper petal structure on the svg. Is there a second page somewhere?
When you upload into design space only the petals show in the thumbnail, but when you place it onto the canvas, all of the pieces will show up. Let me know if you are still having issues.
Hi Lia, I just finished making 2 of the blooms and noticed mine look a bit different from the photos on this page. After a while it occurred to me the green centers in your photos have more green petals in the bloom than what the pattern calls for, if I was reading everything correctly. If I wanted more green petals in the center, would I wrap two of the green petal strings around the 20mm ball? Just trying to figure it out, as I think my blooms look a bit bare in the center compared to the pictures.
Thank you!
Very interesting. It can be slight nuances of how these little petals are curled and shaped. But I think it is a great idea to use two of the smaller strips if you want it fuller. I think. Or you can start with two of the longer and stop when you like the look of it. Once you have covered the ball with green petals, let the next layer have space and air between so they begin to fluff. Does that help?
Yes, it does! I will give that a try! Thank you, Lia!
You are so welcome!
Yes, it does! Thank you for your insight and I will give it a try!
What Cricut Maker cutting strenght setting should I use here for the:
1. Double sided extra fine crepe
2. Single sided extra fine crepe (the light green)?
Thanks!
Glen
We have a printable sheet with all of our cut setting here in this Skill Course! https://liagriffith.com/craft-academy/a-crafters-guide-to-the-cricut-maker/
Thanks!
I just started viewing this video and want to know if I make this flower in a different color, does the center still remain the light green color as shown? Thanks for any help you can give.
You can leave them green, especially for lighter colors. If I change the colors, I google images of the flower in different colors to get inspiration. 🙂
Could this flower also be made with heavy crepe paper? Extra fine used for centres?
So gorgeous! Thank you!
You certainly can make them from heavy, but they will look a little different. Give it a try and share photos. You could also laminate the two extra-fine crepes to make the double-sided crepe. https://liagriffith.com/craft-academy/tips-for-diy-double-sided-crepe-paper/
Any chance there is a license to make and sell these?
Hi Gretchen. I believe there is for the Craft Circle group. If you want to join just email hello@liagriffith.com and we can help you with that.
Hi Lia,
I’ve been a member since April, my birthday gift to myself. I love your member makes and I’ve taken the master class, I believe I read somewhere that one can buy a license to sell your flowers for 100 per year. Is that correct? Also I thought I read for the peaches and dram dahlia that you have a license for that particular flower for 20.00 per year. I can’t find where I read that but am interested if you can direct me to the right place. Thanks for all you do. I absolutely am in love with flower making now. It’s my therapy.
Hi Gretchen, send an email to hello@liagriffith.com and we can connect you with the information for the Craft Circle. We are so happy you are here!
Could you make this in the red double sided packet? If so, what color would you make the fern centers?
I think you could use any double-sided color for these and they would be gorgeous. I think I would make the centers in the dark brown or copper extra-fine crepe. The deep color for the centers would look so rich.
Never mind! I just heard my answer. You guys are good!
Great! Yay!
Would the fine crepe paper be too flimsy for this flower?
It will make a pretty flower and the inside structure will help keep things in place. But, you might want to be careful to not touch it to anything as it might easily misshape.
Hey Lia, I am LOVING this technique it is so much easier to put together. I’ve had the flu so I’m just getting around to assembly and it is going together great, a lot easier to do. I previously cut my pieces before I got sick and it is going so smooth. I wish more had this petal template. The video is spot on. Thank you for this new idea, perfect for me with arthritis. Good job.
So good to hear! I think the December flower you will enjoy as well as I use the frosted paper for the tiny details.
I am a beginner and would love if in the Cricut templates, it could also put the colors used for each cut. I am finding it difficult to match up the colors.. Thank you. So excited to make this!
For the SVG we try to keep it simple since it is not easy to read small text that needs to be hidden in design space. You can also refer to the PDF template that is also in color.
In the future, if possible, could the svgs have the petals as individuals vs a grouping. It would save the step of masking and slicing to save paper when using the cricut; especially when cuttting more than one flower at a time.
Thanks!
I have it set up to optimize the paper.
Lia, thank you so much for this design. It has been by far the easiest flower to put together. I love the copy paper template. I often struggle gluing the petals on because I’m doing chemo right now and have neuropathy in my fingers so I have a hard time holding on to the petals and the template makes it so much easier. I’m hoping you design more using the template. I truly appreciate all you do to brighten the day for so many and I love passing that on to others.
Thank you, Terry and we are so happy you are here. Next month’s flower might be fun for you are we are using watercolor paint. You can even get a head start by assembling your petals with the wires.
I love this flower. I believe it’s going to be a favorite.
Are you going to post the photo tutorial soon? I’m having issues with the video buffering and going dark. I’ve had to restart it many times so the photos would be a big help.
Yay! Happy to hear. I will be posting that this week.
What setting did you use to cut the frosted paper on the Cricut? I
Copy paper 120gsm
Will there be a photo tutorial ?
Yes, it will be up this week.
Hi, thanks for the lovely tutorial.
Would it be possible to have the petals and sepals in the SVG un-grouped please? I like to cut out a card stock template on the cricut and then cut the crepe by hand using that.
Congratulations Megan, I hope you and baby are both enjoying your time together.
Thanks, Helen. I can not give that option as it would be very confusing to people who use the cutting machine to cut petals. You can however save the PDF as a JPG and cut your pattern on the machine that way. Hope that works! I will pass on the love to Meagan. 🙂
Hi Lia & team,
Please send my congratulations to Megan on the birth of her baby daughter. May god bless them & watch over them.
Kindest regards
Angela
Thank you so much, Angela.
Lia and team – this was spectacular! Thanks for the new technique. I don’t know how you do it, but each flower seems to be my new favourite!
Thank you, Diane! That is the sweetest message. It is so fun for us as well to keep progressing and learning new things. 🙂
Yes! Thank you very much!
How many flowers and buds are we making?
I will show it with three on Friday.
Hi, best wishes to Megan and baby too! I have the colored template printed but it is not clear to me what color the petal is. Should I use the Blush/Chiffon or Peach/Petal?
Thanks, Julie
You can use either one! I used blush and chiffon for these, but I loved the look of peach and petal too.
I’m confused! I would like to cut the pieces in advance but I’m unsure which parts are to be Extra-Fine Crepe . Also are only the Bloom and bud sepals cut from double-sided Fern & Moss?
Thanks again for the wonderful creative infusion and encouragement. It keeps me working and experimenting and, best of all, there is something beautiful accomplished as a result Recent visits to Detroit Abloom Gardens got me thinking Dahlias, so I’m very excited about this one!
Hi Marion! The only pieces that are extra fine for this flower are the pale green centers which are the Fern and all the sepals in extra-fine Juniper. The petals are double-sided as are the leaves. Hope this helps and we will see you on Friday!! 🙂
I vote for the color PDF template. It is a great guide as to which colors to use. Thanks.
Done! 😉
I love Dalia´s. It´s my favorite flower! I couldn’t open the complete svg file, it only opens part of it. Will there be material available for those who use Silhouette? I´m so happy to arrive here in this lovely and creative group! Nice to meet you girls and Lia! I spoke with you a few times by email. I couldn’t resist the group’s charms. I´m in love with. Sorry for my poor english. I strive to follow the videos. It would be fabulous to have the possibility of subtitles in other languages, just like there is on youtube.
Hello, Paula and welcome!! Which language are you hoping for in subtitles? When you say the complete SVG what do you mean when you say it only opened part of it. Do you mean that you can only see part of the template?
Can’t wait to see pictures of Megan’s new bundle of Joy. Please forward congratulations & Love to her and Baby. Name please.
We are hoping to meet her next week and with her permission will post some photos on our social. I will share with her your lovely words.
I love the colored version also but i like the black and white one to. Like you were saying in another post both options would be nice so someone could print ether one.
Great! I think this is what we will move forward with.
I prefer the color print out also. It is easier to know witch color I need.
Love your classes very informative.
Thank you for trying to please all.
Thanks for the vote! And so happy you enjoy our classes.
Just a quick question Lia, l bought a box of 500 green wire that was on special, but the wire is bare. Would you suggest to cover with floral tape or crepe paper before using?
Yes, it is not easy to find paper-covered wire and that is why we worked so hard to source it for the shop. I would just use the bare wire then finish it with tape and or crepe paper. If it feels better to cover with paper first, you can certainly do that, but it might feel like extra work.
I too agree the coloured template is great so much easier to see what and how much to cut. Great job guys! 😊
Great to have your vote!
As I do not have a color printer it would be awesome if colors were next to each piece. I am loving these classes oh so very much. I have extreme anxiety and this puts me in a place where I do not need to worry. This is great therapy
We are thinking to have both options so either one can be printed and the color version you can refer to on your screen. I am so happy you are here and finding some crafting calm. It does the trick for me too. 😉
Perhaps an area of color but not the whole template? One color on my Christmas templates obscured the grain lines.
Good thought, Patricia. Thanks.
I love the color on the template. For me, if I was concerned with the amount of colored ink, I would just opt for black & white print when my printer box pops up. I think the color helps decipher better the different colors for each piece. Thank you for this. It’s a lovely new way to print the template.
Great feedback!
My vote is for the black and white line PDF version as in previous files. I don’t print in color unless I have to, but I really like to print a paper template for my binder and also don’t need color if I’m just printing a paper template to cut around with scissors. I can convert it back to black & white in Silhouette Studio, but it’s more work. ♥
We are thinking about having a page of each. We will keep you all posted.
Hi Lia,
I am so excited about this NEW Dahlia, one of my favorite flowers. Cannot wait to make this, and I totally agree with the above comment
It makes it so much easier when it is colored coded. ( Like the Christmas in July Course.
Thank you for all you do for us. Please send my Congratulations to Megan on the birth of her baby Daughter. xx
Thank you, Angela! We will see you on the 22nd. 🙂
love the colored print out, it’s worth the ink! I am all printed out and would like to start cutting because I cut by hand, very relaxing but I am not sure of what color to use for the flower center.
Thanks for your vote! For the center I used the extra fine in fern, but you can use any pale color you prefer.
Maybe both could be available?
We have thought about this too! I think we’re going to take a poll in the Facebook group to see if there is a strong preference.
I love that you are giving the pdf template with color. Makes it easy knowing which color each piece is supposed to be. Thanks so much!
Perfect! Thanks for your vote!
Gorgeous! Thank you 😊
You’re welcome! 🙂
Like the pdf template with the colors on it, instead of black and white. Thank you for always trying to make things better.
That is great feedback! We are trying to decide if it takes too much ink for people and if they prefer the line art in black or this version. I think we will take a vote on our member FB page now. 🙂
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