Since tiger lilies bloom late, this flower is a great one to make right now. I made this orange tiger lily a while back, which was a special one for me. And today I’m sharing a new version! Similar to a real tiger lily, this crepe paper tiger lily features fiery, red-orange petals with spots. Want to see how I made this striking flower? Scroll down for the instructions as well as a video tutorial.
A Lily to Love
I would say this crepe paper tiger lily involves a bit more work than my orange lily, but it’s worth it! The vibrant colors are stunning and so perfect for fall. And they’ll instantly brighten up any room.
For these tiger lilies, I used my double-sided crepe paper to make the flower petals and leaves (linked below). I also used PanPastels to color the petals and make them look more realistic. And I used art markers to create the dots you see in real tiger lilies. It’s always my goal to create paper flowers that look natural, which is why I think the extra materials, tools, and steps for this one make it worthwhile.
When you’re ready to make your own crepe paper tiger lily flowers, just gather the tools and materials below. You can follow the instructions listed here or watch the video to see how I do it. I definitely go into more detail in the video, so it may be helpful to watch it as you make your own tiger lily. If you have any questions, let me know!
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Tools
Materials
- Lia Griffith Double-Sided Crepe Paper – Strawberry + Tulip and Cypress + Green Tea
- Sculpey Clay – Tan
- Tacky Glue
- 18-Gauge Paper Covered Floral Wire – Green
- 26-Gauge Paper Covered Floral Wire – White
- PanPastel – Pearlescent Yellow and Pearlescent Red
- Floral Tape – Pine
- Art Markers – Tombow 837 and Tombow 946
Instructions
- Gather tools and materials. Download SVG file or PDF template below.
- Cut crepe paper according to pattern, paying attention to the grain lines on the template.
- Cut 6 pieces of white floral wire to approximately 5” long.
- Dip end of floral wire into tacky glue; place glued wire along flat edge of left facing petal, then place right facing petal on top (covering wire completely). Trim excess paper from bottom of petal. Repeat until you have 6 petals.
- Use sponge to apply yellow PanPastel, and paintbrush to blend in red. Add small dots to bottom of petals with art marker.
- Form brown clay into stamen and pistil. Cut 6 pieces of wire, then bend tip 45 degrees. Attach stamen pieces to wires, then 3 pieces of pistil to a single wire. Bake according to instructions on sculpey packaging.
- Let cool, then color white wires with yellow art marker.
- Gather pistil in the center and stamen surrounding; wrap with floral tape around 18 gauge floral wire.
- Glue three petals around the flower center using floral tape. Then, stagger last three petals. Shape petals.
- Shape leaves, then add to base of flower.
Make More Paper Flowers for Fall
If you like DIY flowers with stunning color, you’ll probably like our crepe paper ombré oak leaf branches. And you can find more fall home décor here.
We’ll also be sharing new fall flower projects and other fall décor crafts on our social pages. You can find us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Have a flower you’re working on this fall? We’d love to see it! You can share your DIY creations with us on Instagram using the hashtag #MadeWithLia.
You can also become a member to access all of our DIY projects. Membership includes printable patterns, SVG files, easy tutorials, and more. Head on over to our membership page now to see our membership options as well as the full list of membership perks. Happy crafting! ~Lia and team
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15 Comments
Hi Lia! Excellent work as always ^_^ I wish you also add some buds for this lilies so we can learn more!
Great plan! Thanks for the feedback.
I wish that the supplies needed for projects were more limited. Different spray paints, clay, etc., are expensive and often rarely used again.
Hi Marilyn. We are always updating and improving our techniques for making flowers. This is an older project and there are different ways to make a lily. If you are interested in learning to make crepe paper flowers a great place is our master class as we show a beautifully sustainable way to create flowers that will work with many different varieties. Class is in session now, but hope to see you in the next round. https://liagriffith.com/craft-academy/crepe-paper-master-course/
Hi Lia!
What about the Peruvian Lily?
I couldn’t find!
We do not have a Peruvian lily but will add it to our list of flowers to make!
Thanks!
How would you adapt this to make a stargazer lily?
Hi Rebecca,
I would use PanPastels or Art Markers to color the petals to look like the stargazer lily!
Hi Lia, Great class. How can I forward examples of my work??
Thank you! You can email us at hello@liagriffith.com 🙂
I would love buy a couple of downloads and instructions for crepe paper flowers. However, I don’t want to commit to a membership package at the moment. Is it possible to buy individual SVG’s and instructions?
Hi Christine! At this time we don’t offer a payment per download system. You could join for one month; However, all memberships are ongoing, so you cannot buy a membership for a specific amount of time. You can cancel at any time.
If you would like to maintain a membership for one month only, you might want to set a reminder for yourself to cancel before the end of your first billing cycle.
Please do let us know if you have any questions!
Quick questionn. I just purchased your new book Crepe Paper Flowers, you use an iron adhesive to create your own double sided crepe. Do you use ultra bond, regular or lite iron on adhesive?
We’ve used both UltraBond and Regular!