Crepe Paper Artichokes
An Arti-Charming Project
This month, we're celebrating the fall bounty with a delightfully layered project: Crepe Paper Artichokes! These charming, lifelike artichokes, crafted using our stunning double-sided crepe paper in Ferns + Moss, offer a rich and textured addition to your autumn decor. Due to their natural color palette and intricate design, artichokes perfectly capture the essence of fall's earthy tones, giving your space that warm, cozy vibe we all love this season.
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Though these artichokes may seem incredibly intricate, the egg-shaped base makes this project accessible and achievable across skill levels. In fact, the most daunting part of construction is getting your leaves, or bracts, cut out and colored. We recommend a cutting machine for speed and ease, but you're welcome to cut your pieces by hand.
These Crepe Paper Artichokes are inspired by my time in Monterey County, California, the "Artichoke Capital of the World." Artichokes, which are part of the thistle family, hold a rich historical significance as one of the oldest cultivated vegetables in the world. Today, they are a beloved ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine and symbolize hope and prosperity.
Our step-by-step tutorial will guide you through making these beautifully realistic Crepe Paper Artichokes for yourself. From cutting to shaping and coloring the delicate leaves — we'll be with you every step of the way. Additionally, we'll even show you how to stretch the leaves just right to give your artichoke a natural, realistic flair.
Once complete, these Crepe Paper Artichokes will make a perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table or accent your unique fall decor. However you show them off, don't forget to share your creations with us on Instagram using #MadeWithLia or post them in our crafters' community!
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Leave a CommentJust made my first artichoke. Came out great, but It took a lot more leaves than in the directions. I just got my Circuit Maker and in the process of learning about it, I ended up cutting leaves for this several times. So fortunately had lots of extras. I’m planning on using them in a wreath, so will be making many more…
Wonderful! I think it depends on how far apart you place each of the leaves. If you are new to Cricut, we have a great workshop you can explore to learn our tips for using our files and projects with the Cricut. Here is a link. https://liagriffith.com/craft-academy/tracks/a-crafters-guide-to-the-cricut-maker/
Do the “tabs” get folded down before they are glued to the egg form? I can’t tell from the pictures on the tutorial.
Thank You.
Jayne
I don’t think they are folded down at all. The layering helps give space between each leaf to the tips are not touching the one below quite as much.
Ok Thank You.
I’ve made a number of the artichokes now. I’ll be using them in a wreath. No folding. I think that is more for placement than anything.
Do you happen to remember what flower was used in the photo in the winter arrangement photo above? Thanks!
It’s a hellebore! We have two versions: https://liagriffith.com/crepe-paper-hellebores/, https://liagriffith.com/member-make-crepe-paper-hellebore/
Hello- Your instructions state to use the double sided crepe paper in ferns and moss. Which side is used to paint the magenta? It looks to me like the lighter side has been used but it is difficult to tell from your photos. Thank you for your help.
Coleen Barnes
Hi Coleen, You can use whichever color you like best! I believe we used the lighter side for the artichokes. 🙂
Can you do a video on this?
We can add this to our list of video tutorials to film! 🙂
Where in the world, did you find the eggs this size? Can’t find anywhere.
Amazon! There’s a link in the post 🙂
I got them at Michael’s
Is there any way I can purchase some of these artichokes? I love them
So sorry, we only sell the pattern to make them yourself.
How lovely. Just yesterday while out shopping I saw the most gorgeous giant artichokes but they were so pricey. Love how you’ve made these.
Thank you Michelle!
You have the artichoke and fig as really pretty Christmas ornaments in your Christmas tree reveal. How have you hung these ‘ornaments’? Or did you put them in between branches of the tree?
Yes! We just stuck them into the branches here and there, but you could certainly add a ribbon (using hot glue) and hang them 🙂
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