Frosted Paper Flowers — October 5, 2023

DIY Paper Sunflower

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Frosted Paper Flowers — October 5, 2023

DIY Paper Sunflower

Beginner

60min +

Tags svg paper

Is there a happier flower than the sunflower? I don’t think so. My DIY paper sunflower design is unusual in that it is much bigger and more robust than many of my paper flower patterns. It was a challenge to design a paper flower with such substance; the diameter is as big as my hand yet it has to stand tall on the floral wire! I love using metallic paper for the way it reflects the light and this soft yellow is just delightful with the dark metallic brown.

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For this flower I used gold, bronze and botanic. You can cut this with your cutting machine by clicking on the SVG file below, or you can cut by hand using the printable PDF template. Assemble the paper flower by following my step-by-step tutorial below and you will have yourself a happy little sunflower to look at all year round!

My tip for getting plenty of depth to this paper flower is to pinch the base of the petals with your fingers before gluing the flower together. This will make the petals perk up a little and if you use metallic paper the light will bounce off in all directions – beautiful! Try mixing this paper sunflower with the paper spider mums or the paper cosmos for a striking Fall paper flower display. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to see what I am sharing next. Enjoy! ~ Lia

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29 Comments

Tanya Williams-Powell August 2, 2020 at 6:49am

Hi! Am loving this design but am a bit confused with how to roll the seed strip – I folded them as indicated and started wrapping/rolling, but not clear if I glue the flat folded part or the edge – I’ve rolled as I would and paper centre, but looks like I need 9-10 strips, not 6! I know I’ve gone wrong but can’t see where.
Thank you

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1. Lia August 11, 2020 at 7:47am
  
  @Tanya Williams-Powell
  
  Hi Tanya,
  
  You will glue down the folded edge of the seeds. You may need to roll the seeds around a bit looser to make them go further, however if you like what you have done you can just add more seed strips! 🙂
  
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Francesca Melca June 13, 2020 at 9:50am

Hi! I have problems with the svg file because there is only a part of the sunflower petals and when I convert it to use with my silhouette it disappears… Can you help me? Thank you!

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1. Lia June 15, 2020 at 9:09am
  
  @Francesca Melca
  
  Oh no! Can you send a screenshot of what you are seeing to hello@liagriffith.com so we can try to troubleshoot with you?
  
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  1. Isabelle Montarello February 22, 2024 at 4:08pm
    
    @Lia
    
    Hello, I still have the same problem. The SVG file is not complete. I can’t see the flower. Please, can you help me. Thank you.
    
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    1. Lia Griffith February 22, 2024 at 5:10pm
      
      @Isabelle Montarello
      
      Hmm. I just double checked the file in the Cricut app and I can see all of the pieces. Can you give me more information on what steps you are taking?
      
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Dawn Watson May 3, 2020 at 7:44am

What weight paper did you use for the sunflowers? I want to make some for a summer display for our gift shop. Thank you!

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1. Lia May 6, 2020 at 9:01am
  
  @Dawn Watson
  
  Hi Down,
  
  We used text weight or 80lb paper for this sunflower. 🙂
  
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Nettie July 16, 2019 at 2:44am

Hi
I am a pensioner and cannot afford to join any craft groups!!
Pity you do not have any free templates for making of flowers.

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1. Lia July 16, 2019 at 8:29am
  
  @Nettie
  
  We actually DO have a few free flower templates! https://liagriffith.com/craft/freebies-2/
  
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Rochelle Zweben April 15, 2019 at 8:37pm

Hi. The photo tutorial is not downloading for me.
Love your designs.

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1. Lia April 16, 2019 at 8:12am
  
  @Rochelle Zweben
  
  Thanks for letting us know! The correct download is available now 🙂
  
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Dedee September 21, 2018 at 11:17am

Hi 🙂 These are gorgeous. I can’t wait to try it out! Where do you get the seed strip from?

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1. Lia September 21, 2018 at 1:59pm
  
  @Dedee
  
  Thanks so much! The center seed strip is included in the SVG file and PDF template.
  
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erlinda de la torre April 12, 2018 at 4:19pm

Hi thinking about this sunflower gorgeous! But what size paper do I need, thinking of going to O. D. to print because mine is just you’re average printer but it looks like I may want to update ha ha. Thanks for sharing and the patience you have, to listen to all the comments that request your help, that in itself is a virtue of sharing.

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1. Lia April 12, 2018 at 6:11pm
  
  @erlinda de la torre
  
  Thank you!! The pattern is set to 8.5×11 paper 🙂
  
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GUADALUPE GONZALEZ July 10, 2017 at 10:59am

hello
at the step 7 you mantion seeds?

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1. Lia July 10, 2017 at 11:45am
  
  @GUADALUPE GONZALEZ
  
  That’s referring to the seed strips that you coil starting in steps 5-6 🙂
  
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  1. GUADALUPE GONZALEZ July 11, 2017 at 11:20am
    
    @Lia
    
    ok THX
    
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Karen Seltrecht March 12, 2017 at 12:35pm

I love your metallic sunflowers Lia! I’m having problems with the paper globbing up and it cuts a hole with ragged edges. What settings should I use. I am fairly new at this and need help!!

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1. Lia March 12, 2017 at 8:01pm
  
  @Karen Seltrecht
  
  Hi Karen, the settings just depend on the paper you’re using so do a few test cuts to see how the machine handles the paper. Sometimes I have to dial it up or down a notch or two past the setting it should be on.
  
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Mary Ann Bantillo June 17, 2016 at 8:11pm

Hi Lia… I will be doing this sunflower for my niece wedding next year… Can you please help me how to connect you template to the cricut cutting machine that i bought? I want to make different sizes as well… Thank you so much for the help… ?

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1. Lia June 22, 2016 at 8:44am
  
  @Mary Ann Bantillo
  
  Hi! If you have the Explore, you download the SVG file from my post then upload it to Cricut Design Space. I have a few videos on my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/liagriffith) but Cricut’s customer service can help you if you have more questions specific to using the machine.
  
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Sabrina Javier February 11, 2016 at 3:10pm

Hi Lia,

Where would you get the stems for these?

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1. Lia February 11, 2016 at 3:51pm
  
  @Sabrina Javier
  
  I like to buy this floral wire for my flowers 🙂 http://oasisfloralproducts.com/e2wItemMain.aspx?parentId=107829&parentLink=2100001003:3100002800:3100002878:3100002879
  
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Μαρια Γεωργιου October 8, 2015 at 12:03am

Thanks for all you are fantastic is the best paper flower l will saw ever

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1. Lia October 8, 2015 at 11:17am
  
  @Μαρια Γεωργιου
  
  Thank you so much, it is definitely one of my passions;-)
  
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POLLY CRAIG October 6, 2015 at 1:00pm

These are so very pretty. But, Lia, I’m still making Spider Mums (which are absolutely gorgeous with the metallic paper from paper-papers) for fall display, not to mention all the other paper flowers I have saved to cut from my Cricut! Seriously though…thank you for making my life of flower-making so very busy and happy!

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1. Lia October 6, 2015 at 9:24pm
  
  @POLLY CRAIG
  
  🙂 Thank you for that comment, it made my day!!
  
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