Ready for a new year of Member Make workshops? This month, Meagan is back! And she will be teaching you how to make these beautiful crepe paper watercolor parrot tulips. Scroll down to see the supplies you need for our workshop. Then join our live workshop on January 20th, or you can watch the recording here later.

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Although we have made some parrot tulips in the past, our crepe paper watercolor parrot tulips are more of an intermediate project. But don’t worry! We will walk you through how to make these flowers step by step, including how to add watercolor to your petals for a more realistic look.

If you find that you love adding color to your paper flowers, you can also check out our April workshop from last year when we used PanPastel on our parrot tulips. There are so many ways to add color to your flowers, so feel free to experiment with different coloring methods to discover what you like best!

Instructions

Gather your craft tools and materials, then download the paper flower template or SVG file at the end of this post. You can craft your flower during our live workshop on January 20th at 11:00 am PT, or watch the recording here later. (We will email the link to join our workshop the week before and the day of.) As always, you can get as creative as you want with your paper flower and reach out to us if you have questions — or post photos on our Facebook page for members or on Instagram with the hashtag #MemberMake.

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Want more paper flower templates and tutorials like this one? Browse all of our paper flowers for more ideas. Or see our previous Member Make workshops.

Tools

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Craft Scissors
Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo 4 (optional)
Detail Scissors
Needle-Nose Pliers/Wire Cutters
Curling Tool
Waterbrush
Low-Temp Hot Glue Gun

Materials

Lia Griffith Extra-Fine Crepe Paper – Chiffon and Juniper
Lia Griffith Double-Sided Crepe Paper — White & White and Ferns & Moss
24-Gauge Floral Wire – White
Thick Paper Covered Stem Wire

Additional Materials Needed

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Discussion

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40 Comments

Bertha Frias November 10, 2022 at 12:34pm

If I don’t have any double sided can I just use heavy crepe or extra fine?

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1. Lia Griffith November 10, 2022 at 4:25pm
  
  @Bertha Frias
  
  You can make your own double-sided with the extra fine crepe. Here is a video to show you how. I do not recommend the heavy for this flower. https://liagriffith.com/craft-academy/tips-for-diy-double-sided-crepe-paper/
  
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Lena Schönitz October 25, 2022 at 9:40am

The flower looks lovely – but I can’t get a right setting on the Cricut. I took the double sided find crepe and tried all the crepe paper pressing Settings – but the machine is eating my mat. My friend tried it as well – but we are both not ably cutting the petals without killing our mat. Do you have any recommendation?

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1. Lia Griffith October 26, 2022 at 6:02pm
  
  @Lena Schönitz
  
  Hi Lena. We have several videos that talk about setting for cutting crepe paper. Have you watched any of these? The Cricut “Crepe” setting ONLY works on extra-fine crepe paper and is not set up for double-sided or heavy. I personally use the wool setting for double-sided, but here a video you can watch. https://liagriffith.com/craft-academy/cutting-machines-for-crepe-paper/
  
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sheahan Amerasinghe February 23, 2022 at 1:28am

Could I use Burnt sienna instead of the dairylide yellow for the stamens?

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1. Lia Griffith February 23, 2022 at 9:15am
  
  @sheahan Amerasinghe
  
  Yes! That is a great option.
  
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Laura Engberson February 19, 2022 at 9:21am

The svg uploads as 12×12 and your paper is only 9 inches long. I’ve never seen this addressed but should I change the file or how do I not waste crepe paper by having to make two passes through the machine to get all the cuts?

Pretty sure this is newbie user error. Lol

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1. Lia February 21, 2022 at 1:34pm
  
  @Laura Engberson
  
  We have updated the SVG file, everything should now fit and stay in the 9.8×12 space. If you ever run across this problem again please let us know, however you can arrange your pieces in a 9.8×12 area in design space, then select them all and attach before selecting “Make It”. This will keep your pieces where you want them vs design space arranging them for you!
  
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Marie Claude Cardiff January 26, 2022 at 12:07pm

Love this beautiful tulip. Can I fuse two extra fine together with stitch witchery and consider this double sided as I so not have the colors I want in my stock of double sided paper? Thanks for this wonderful pattern!

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1. Lia Griffith January 27, 2022 at 8:58am
  
  @Marie Claude Cardiff
  
  Yes, you can! Share photos on our member Facebook page as I would LOVE to see the colors you pick.
  
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mechell berry January 22, 2022 at 3:16pm

I am having a little trouble and could use some help. I completed the parrot tulip in double sided white. I thought I would try some with some color. I am using my circuit maker and decided on the double-sided apricot and light rose. Well, when I go to glue them together The colors do not and cannot match up no matter how I try. Do I flip one side of each petal watching to make sure the lines are going in the right direction.
Thanks

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1. Lia Griffith January 24, 2022 at 1:28pm
  
  @mechell berry
  
  Hi Mechell, we have updated the SVG file so you can use the two tones of double-sided paper. It should work now.
  
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amy mcnamara January 21, 2022 at 8:45am

Beyond excited to make these!! They are so gorgeous!! So nice to see Megan back…what did she name her new baby doll?!!

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1. Lia Griffith January 24, 2022 at 1:40pm
  
  @amy mcnamara
  
  They were great fun! Enjoy! Meagan’s little girl is Ellie May. Love that name. 🙂
  
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Margaret Owens January 20, 2022 at 5:07pm

Thank you for today, I do enjoy making crepe paper flowers.

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1. Lia Griffith January 23, 2022 at 5:42pm
  
  @Margaret Owens
  
  This is our favorite part of the month! Making flowers with you all.
  
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Rebecca Witt January 20, 2022 at 4:57pm

In the member make you spoke about spray paint from Blick . Was it Liquitex?

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1. Lia Griffith January 23, 2022 at 5:44pm
  
  @Rebecca Witt
  
  Yes, that is the brand we use as a backup. They have some nice colors as well.
  
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Dana Smith January 20, 2022 at 3:35pm

During the class today Megan stated that she would be posting the photo tutorial for this project. Where will that be posted? -Thanks

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1. Lia Griffith January 23, 2022 at 5:44pm
  
  @Dana Smith
  
  They will be here in this post.
  
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Carmen Osenbaugh January 20, 2022 at 9:24am

Can you cut out the template with Cricut Air Explore 2 or just Cricut Maker?

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1. Lia Griffith January 20, 2022 at 10:48am
  
  @Carmen Osenbaugh
  
  Only the Maker or a machine that has a rotary blade. Here is a great video for you to watch about cutting crepe. https://liagriffith.com/craft-academy/cutting-machines-for-crepe-paper/
  
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Elaine Kasmer January 20, 2022 at 8:09am

I have not received the link for the workshop today.

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1. Lia Griffith January 20, 2022 at 10:50am
  
  @Elaine Kasmer
  
  Check your email but here it is as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYiGYjClizw
  You can also use the link on this page which will be available 5 mins before we go live: https://liagriffith.com/2022-january-craft-collection/
  
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Alyssa Dorminey January 20, 2022 at 7:25am

When I pull up this site there is no video or link. I’ve checked and I’m signed in so I check email for anything and I’ve got nothing for a link to be able to watch the video. Please help!! I’d really like to be involved in my first members make. Thanks so much girls!!

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1. Lia Griffith January 20, 2022 at 10:51am
  
  @Alyssa Dorminey
  
  Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYiGYjClizw
  You can also grab the link here 5 mins before we go live. https://liagriffith.com/2022-january-craft-collection/
  
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Minette Magsano January 19, 2022 at 5:33am

Hi Lia,
First time here and wanted to watch the live tomorrow, is it possible to send me the link? Thank you.

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1. Lia Griffith January 19, 2022 at 9:31am
  
  @Minette Magsano
  
  Hi Minette, the link goes out via email (you can sign up to be on that list with the below link) and on our private Facebook page the morning of the live. You can also simply go to the collection page where the live will run there as well. https://liagriffith.com/2022-january-craft-collection/
  
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Dana Smith January 18, 2022 at 2:31pm

Cutting my flowers for the class but confused. Where is the chiffon and juniper used? The SVG and PDF patterns only show double sided white and ferns & moss. -Thanks

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1. Lia Griffith January 19, 2022 at 9:32am
  
  @Dana Smith
  
  The chiffon is used for the centers of the flower and the juniper to wrap the stems. Neither of those need to be precut.
  
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Angelica Lindholm January 18, 2022 at 10:19am

What should we cut from the extra-fine crepe paper? the template only says double-sided.

And can I use extra-fine or heavy paper for the entire flower if I don’t have enough double-sided paper? thanks <3

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1. Lia Griffith January 19, 2022 at 9:35am
  
  @Angelica Lindholm
  
  The chiffon is used for the tiny center and the juniper is for wrapping the stems. Neither of those needs to be precut. You can use any petal color or double-sided for this flower. Of course, you can use any weight of crepe paper but the results will not quite be the same. Though all will look gorgeous.
  
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sheahan Amerasinghe January 17, 2022 at 6:40pm

Can you suggest any other double-sided crepe paper colours that I can use?
I don’t have the double-sided white paper with me.

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1. Lia Griffith January 18, 2022 at 9:20am
  
  @sheahan Amerasinghe
  
  Any of the colors (other than the greens) would look gorgeous. Parrot tulips come in all colors.
  
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Janett Holliday January 17, 2022 at 10:38am

Hip Hip Horrah! Meagan is back. Missed her so much.

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1. Lia Griffith January 18, 2022 at 9:24am
  
  @Janett Holliday
  
  We did too!! See you Thursday!
  
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Becky Witt January 16, 2022 at 3:38am

Can’t wait to make these beautiful tulips. I haven’t used water colors yet. Thanks for all your hard work.❤️

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1. Lia Griffith January 17, 2022 at 9:42am
  
  @Becky Witt
  
  I am looking forward to trying this beautiful Meagan design too! See you on Thursday!
  
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Donna Rander January 11, 2022 at 6:51pm

These are lovely. My friend and I are considering sitting in on the event and crafting together. What makes this an “intermediate” project?
Thanks!

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1. Lia Griffith January 12, 2022 at 7:41am
  
  @Donna Rander
  
  Since we would see this as having some extra steps with the color and centers, this seems more intermediate than a beginner, but with Meagan teaching, anyone can give it a go. If you have not taken the crepe paper flower master course yet, I highly recommend it. https://liagriffith.com/craft-academy/crepe-paper-master-course/
  
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January 2022 Member Make: Crepe Paper Watercolor Parrot Tulips

January 2022 Member Make: Crepe Paper Watercolor Parrot Tulips

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