Frosted Paper Flowers — March 13, 2025

Simple Paper Anemone

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Frosted Paper Flowers — March 13, 2025

Simple Paper Anemone

Beginner

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Tags Paper Flowers for Beginners

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Hello everyone! If you haven’t already noticed with my Papier Couture collection, paper crafting is a real passion of mine. In addition to the paper dresses, I absolutely love to make paper flowers. Today I am going to be sharing some of my favorite paper flowers that I created in the last year for another site. I’ll also be adding a new paper flower printable and tutorial every month. The anemone is my favorite flower I have made up to now. The funny thing is . . . it seems that every new flower becomes my favorite! Does this mean they just keep getting better? I am fine-tuning my paper flower skills.

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The Original Anemone

The anemone, as odd as the name sounds, is a lovely delicate flower that has become a bridal bouquet favorite. They come in many colors, the pale pink and white being the most common for weddings, as the delicate petals and the black centers mirror the wedding gown and tuxedo. I see many people call it a poppy which makes me wonder if they might be related somehow. I will have to Google that one. Members can download the PDF pattern and step-by-step photo tutorial at the end of this post. Not a member yet? Join us today! Enjoy! ~ Lia & Team

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Lia Griffith Frosted Craft Paper – Stone Fruit Pack Color: #3, Citrus Pack Color: #1, and Succulent Pack Color: #2
18-Gauge Wire
Water Color (optional – if you don’t have a printer)

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71 Comments

Kathy September 7, 2017 at 7:41pm

I love these paper flowers! I used the template with red cellophane to make rose flowers- I had to use about 50% more petals because the cellophane was thin, but in the end, they came out gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing!

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1. Lia September 8, 2017 at 12:29pm
  
  @Kathy
  
  That’s great! We’d love to see a photo if you want to share: hello@liagriffith.com
  
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Aline May 28, 2016 at 2:08pm

So beautiful, it looks so real!
I create dreamcatchers for my eshop but i was wondering if i have the right to decorate them with your diy…? (want to ask for your permission first…)

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1. Lia June 1, 2016 at 4:55pm
  
  @Aline
  
  Thank you so much for asking Aline! I am so happy to hear you like these flowers 🙂 My designs are for personal use only, so you cannot resell the finished products in any way. I really appreciate that you took the time to clarify this!
  
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crystal November 23, 2015 at 10:48pm

Lia how do you get them to be wider? mine cup up too much.

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1. Lia December 1, 2015 at 4:40pm
  
  @crystal
  
  Good question! For the step where you overlap and glue the three flaps of the base of the petal, just try gluing those pieces a bit looser. That should make the flower cup up less. I hope this helps!
  
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Annie May 27, 2015 at 10:08am

Absolutely love these paper flowers – so lovely and your photos are amazing. Added your tutorial link to my blog on anemone flowers:

http://www.perfectpostage.com/blog/2015/05/anemones/

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1. Lia May 28, 2015 at 8:15am
  
  @Annie
  
  Thanks Annie! Gorgeous post. 😉
  
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Trucos May 5, 2015 at 2:50am

Hola! Hemos añadido tus anémonas de papel en un post recopilatorio que hemos hecho en nuestro blog, puedes verlo en 15 Flores para hacer con manualidades

Muchas gracias por la idea, es genial!

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1. Lia May 11, 2015 at 10:44am
  
  @Trucos
  
  Thank you for the link back love!
  
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Joy September 14, 2014 at 10:28pm

This is a great tutorial and the flower was so easy to make. Thank you! I need to make white anemones with black center for a wedding and was wondering if you had a file with just the shapes that I could use in my silhouette? TIA!!

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1. anna October 14, 2014 at 1:05pm
  
  @Joy
  
  Hi Joy, Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Love anemones at weddings! Unfortunately I made this pattern before I got my Cricut Explorer so I didn’t make a svg file I handcut mine. Sorry!
  
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GildyG June 2, 2014 at 2:21pm

Thanks !!!!

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1. Lia June 2, 2014 at 10:40pm
  
  @GildyG
  
  You are so welcome!
  
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mash May 30, 2014 at 2:44am

Merci et bravo pour ce joli tutorial !

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1. Lia June 23, 2014 at 11:25pm
  
  @mash
  
  Thanks!
  
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GildyG May 29, 2014 at 3:58pm

Hi, I’m in love with your flowers. What kind of paper did you use for the Anemones ? Thanks

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1. Lia May 29, 2014 at 6:28pm
  
  @GildyG
  
  I printed onto a regular printer paper with a laser printer on both sides. My printable pattern includes the color washed pink and black. I try to make it super easy for you. 😉
  
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paperworx4seniors2 May 21, 2014 at 5:19pm

Thanks so much Lia, the template and how to are so clear and helpful. No matter how many of your flowers I will make I try to follow your steps the way you show them. I tend to get impatient and skip steps but not with your excellent instructions so they’ll turn out nicely. Great tutorials and templates on all your flowers and other posts, Now on to more of your breath taking flowers.

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1. Lia May 29, 2014 at 7:26pm
  
  @paperworx4seniors2
  
  Thanks JaneEllen! I am making some from crepe paper next week!!
  
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Kimberley May 13, 2014 at 11:14am

Thank you so much for these amazing paper flower tutorials! I have so far tried the roses, gardenia, orchid and apple blossoms and these anemones!! I printed them on Vellum paper and made 1 anemone so far. It is so delicate and beautiful, and the slight transparency of the vellum makes the petals extra beautiful! :))

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1. Lia May 20, 2014 at 10:22pm
  
  @Kimberley
  
  That sounds so pretty! I just posted a tissue version of the anemone which made it look a tad transparent too.
  
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stephie April 16, 2014 at 9:16am

hello lia!
thank you very much for posting your absolutely lovely flowers & templates, that’s very generous of you!
I would so love to make the anemones, but unfortunately can’t print the template. I was able to print the tulips, but sadly not the anemones, so I’m not sure whether that has to do with my computer or not – have you any idea?? please advise! thank you –
all the best, warm regards,
stephie

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1. Lia April 18, 2014 at 6:42pm
  
  @stephie
  
  Did you download the template onto your computer first them open the PDF in Acrobat? I think that will do the trick. If not let me know and we will figure it out.
  
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  1. stephie April 18, 2014 at 11:03pm
    
    @Lia
    
    thank you, lia, for your response. yes, I had downloaded it onto my computer first etc, but until today it hadn’t worked.so your email must have done the trick!
    I am so thrilled with your tutorials and the beautiful flowers – I’ve made several of them. the roses and gardenias I especially love!and I will be making the feathers, too…
    kindest regards, stephanie
    
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    1. Lia April 19, 2014 at 12:49pm
      
      @stephie
      
      Wonderful! So happy it works for you now.
      
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Amanda July 11, 2013 at 6:21pm

This is amazing!

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1. Lia July 12, 2013 at 3:58pm
  
  @Amanda
  
  Thanks Amanda!
  
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Valerie July 5, 2013 at 2:17pm

Hi Lia, I stumbled upon your website via Pinterest. Thank you for this tutorial – I thought they were poppies too! It is exactly what I was looking for, though I may try them in white/black! I can’t stop looking at the other tutorials, they are inspiring and will be so beautiful to make!

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1. Lia July 5, 2013 at 9:57pm
  
  @Valerie
  
  So happy you found it! Yes, they look gorgeous in white too. I also have an orange poppy template. https://liagriffith.com/make-some-paper-poppies/
  
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Dagmar June 4, 2013 at 1:45pm

These look, really beautiful.
Thank you again for the tutorial.
Dagmar

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1. Lia June 4, 2013 at 1:54pm
  
  @Dagmar
  
  These are my favorite paper flower so far. 🙂
  
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Mindy@FindingSilverLinings May 31, 2013 at 11:57am

I just made one into a brooch. Thank you so much for this adorable download!!

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1. Lia May 31, 2013 at 12:16pm
  
  @Mindy@FindingSilverLinings
  
  Great idea! I love wearing flowers.
  
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Serena May 21, 2013 at 9:44pm

I love flower anything! Thanks for sharing :0)

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1. Lia May 22, 2013 at 10:08am
  
  @Serena
  
  My pleasure!
  
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jeni April 25, 2013 at 10:23pm

I’m sorry where is the link to download…

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1. Lia April 26, 2013 at 9:36am
  
  @jeni
  
  Yes, since the Ellinee no longer exists. . . I have put the download into this post. 🙂 Thanks for pointing it out.
  
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M. April 5, 2013 at 8:15am

These flowers are SO beautiful! Thanks for breaking down the steps so they look less intimidating to make. Can’t wait to see more! ~M.

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1. Lia April 5, 2013 at 9:11am
  
  @M.
  
  Sure! There are many more to come. I just followed you, btw. Love your ideas on your site. 😉
  
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  1. M. April 6, 2013 at 8:54am
    
    @Lia
    
    Aw thanks! I appreciate the follow and I have done the same in return. You’re the best! ~M.
    
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Angie April 3, 2013 at 6:10pm

These are amazing!!! I found your project via Pinterest and am SOOOOO glad I did. I love this and can’t wait to try making them this weekend!

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1. Lia April 4, 2013 at 8:50am
  
  @Angie
  
  Thanks Pinterest! Let me know how they go. 🙂
  
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Shellie March 28, 2013 at 12:33pm

I would have thought of these as poppies too. They’re beautiful, and your tutorial is so clear. I think I’m going to get brave and try my hand at them. Thanks!

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1. Lia March 28, 2013 at 12:36pm
  
  @Shellie
  
  I am thinking that poppies and anemones must be related somehow. They are very similar. More paper poppies on the way too. 😉
  
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Edna March 14, 2013 at 10:30pm

As usual, your tutorial ia always amazing. The flowers just look fantastic. Thanks.

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1. Lia March 16, 2013 at 1:07pm
  
  @Edna
  
  Thanks Edna. More fabulous paper flowers coming… 🙂
  
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María March 9, 2013 at 3:10am

I am a fan of you And had done my of your DIY now as a Destination Wedding Planner I’m going to prepare this bouquet for my next wedding ceremony rehearsal
I’m sure it will be a hit for the bride

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1. Lia March 9, 2013 at 9:37am
  
  @María
  
  Thanks Maria! I have a new wedding bouquet coming this week. Stay tuned.
  
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2. Lia March 9, 2013 at 9:39am
  
  @María
  
  I just looked at your GORGEOUS parties on your site.
  
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