Are You a Crafting Pro(tea)?

Nothing says summer quite like bunches of flowers! Our crepe paper protea flower works beautifully as a bouquet. Whether it’s for a bride-to-be or for your kitchen counter, this project adds a splash of color to those long, sunny days.

And the best part? They’re really easy to craft! Simply gather the tools and materials, then download the SVG or PDF template. Finally, follow our step-by-step photo tutorial or download the instructions for later. Happy crafting!

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Tools

• Cutting Machine
• Low-Temp Hot Glue Gun
• Scissors
• Wooden Skewer or Chopstick
• Art Sponge
• Curling Tool
• Tacky Glue

Materials

• Lia Griffith Extra Fine Crepe Paper – “Vanilla” and “Juniper”
• Lia Griffith “Peach+Petal” Double-Sided Crepe Paper
• PanPastels – “Pearlescent Red” & “Bt Yellow Green” 
• 18-gauge Green Paper Covered Stem Floral Wire
• 24-gauge Green Paper Covered Floral Wire

Steps

1. If you haven’t already, become a Lia Griffith Annual Member. This gives you access to unlimited SVG downloads!
2. Gather tools and materials.
3. Cut the crepe paper according to template notes using scissors.
4. Use an art sponge to apply pan pastel to the petals and half of the center piece of crepe.
5. Fringe the uncolored side of the center crepe piece about 2 inches down.
6. Wrap the center piece around one end of the wire fringe side up, glue into place as you go.
7. Glue all the center crepe pieces around the end of the wire.
8. Trim the fringed flower center into a cone shape.
9. Use the curling tool to bend the top half inch of fringe in towards the center of the flower.
10. Next, use your fingers to gently stretch and cup the petals into shape.
11. Use a skewer to roll the sides of the petals in.
12. Glue the large petals evenly around the base of the flower in layers of 6.
13. Then, glue the medium petals around the base of the flower in layers of 6.
14. Glue the small petals around the base of the flower in layers of 6.
15. Wrap the base of the flower and the stem with brown floral tape.
16. Glue a wire between two leaf halves.
17. Use floral tape to attach the leaves around the stem just under the flower.

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