Crepe Paper Flowers — October 6, 2023

Heavy Crepe Paper Jumbo Poppies

Crepe Paper Flowers — October 6, 2023

Heavy Crepe Paper Jumbo Poppies

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We’ve been getting more requests lately to make larger flowers that you can use as wall decor. So here you go! Last month Meagan made these frosted paper dahlia medallions. And now for our April collection she has designed these jumbo crepe paper poppies in three different sizes — small, medium, and large.

Because all of the shapes are large, this is an easy project to cut by hand. But you can always use our SVG file with your Maker or Silhouette 4.

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Playing with poppies

There is something so whimsical and playful about poppies. Plus they look so dreamy and delicate! These jumbo crepe paper poppies would be perfect for a baby shower, bridal shower, or other special event. Of course you could also use them as home decor.

We can’t wait to see what you do with this project! Be sure to share photos with us on our private Facebook page or by tagging #MadeWithLia on Instagram

Crafting tips: Allow the Mod Podge to dry on the petals until it is no longer tacky but isn’t hard yet (it will take about an hour, maybe less if it is warm). You will then crumple the petals and shape them. Once they are shaped, let the Mod Podge dry fully.

How to make Jumbo Crepe Paper Poppies

Gather your craft tools and materials. Then download the flower pattern below.
Cut crepe paper according to template notes using scissors or a cutting machine.
Paint one side of each petal with Mod Podge.
Cover the ball with the round center piece of crepe using tacky glue; center the circle over the hole in the ball.

Full tutorial available for members to download below.

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Materials

Lia Griffith Heavy Crepe Paper – Chiffon
20mm Cotton Spun Paper Balls — For small poppy
30mm Cotton Spun Paper Balls — For medium and large poppy
24-Gauge White Paper Covered Wire
Tacky Glue
Mod Podge – Matte
Cardboard

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14 Comments

deborah March 2, 2022 at 1:16pm

I would like to try hanging these, or maybe your new peonies from this month’s new member make, in a window but I am thinking that the back sides of the flowers wouldn’t be great to look at. So I have two questions: (1) how would you hang these if you were to suspend them with monofilament or something like that? – and – (2) How could I make the back sides look, if not as beautiful as the fronts, at least not unpleasant to look at? Thank you – I love everything you make!

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1. Lia March 3, 2022 at 1:23pm
  
  @deborah
  
  You can use large leaves to cover the back of the cardboard rounds. Green leaves are always gorgeous. Share pics when you are done! 🙂
  
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Erin May 7, 2021 at 7:08am

Thanks Lia

I’m going to try this with some double sided crepe and I’ll post pictures once complete

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1. Lia May 7, 2021 at 9:51am
  
  @Erin
  
  Yes we would love to see!
  
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Alice April 28, 2021 at 6:28pm

Lia, thank you so very much! I do not know how I missed it when I printed out the templates

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1. Lia April 28, 2021 at 7:49pm
  
  @Alice
  
  No worries at all! It’s always good to double-check in case we missed something 🙂
  
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Alice April 28, 2021 at 7:41am

Question: GM! I am working on the Jumbo Poppy. There’s a step not included in materials. The photo instructions state; 6 inch wire fold in half. Then press both ends thru cardboard.? What size cardboard and how thick?
Next step is to glue crepe circle over both sides of the cardboard with tacky glue or mod podge.
I don’t have the pattern for the circle either but imagine could figure that out once cardboard dimensions were identified.
Thank you so much!

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1. Lia April 28, 2021 at 8:09am
  
  @Alice
  
  Hi Alice! Check the PDF for the cardboard and circle crepe paper templates 🙂
  
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Erin April 16, 2021 at 3:56am

I use a large quilting mat which works well too

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1. Lia April 16, 2021 at 7:15am
  
  @Erin
  
  Great tip!
  
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Erin April 16, 2021 at 3:55am

Has anyone tried this but with darker coloured crepe? Would the dried modge podge leave whitish residue marks on the crepe???

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1. Lia April 19, 2021 at 9:17am
  
  @Erin
  
  Hi Erin! Mod podge dries clear on darker colors of crepe.
  
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Deborah April 10, 2021 at 11:04am

I am impatiently waiting for the Mod Podge to dry! I do have a question – I am new to making paper flowers. What sort of surface do you use to create? I have been using my quilt cutting mat but now I have hot glue blobs and stains form the crepe paper… I’d like a better idea!
Thanks!

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1. Lia April 10, 2021 at 1:13pm
  
  @Deborah
  
  We have a large roll of kraft paper attached to the craft table! Also look for a silicone craft mat– they are great for hot glue (the blobs come off so easily when dry)!
  
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