Frosted Paper Flowers — March 13, 2025

Simple Paper Poppies

Tags Paper Flowers for Beginners

Frosted Paper Flowers — March 13, 2025

Simple Paper Poppies

Beginner

60min

Tags Paper Flowers for Beginners

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Another one of my favorite paper flowers that I created last year is this orange paper poppy. I made two dozen of them to decorate my daughter’s 18th birthday party last year mixing it with a black and white French theme. As one of my favorites and loving the happy orange color, I have since used these poppies for paper brooches, to wear in my hair and of course to add that special touch on top of gifts.

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This PDF includes the watercolor print for both the front and back of this flower. I find this style works best with a laser printer and am delighted to find that FedEx Office can print this for you for around $1 a flower. Have them print it onto their regular printer paper, text weight. The laser printer gives a nice sheen to the final poppy. Once you have your print, just follow the step-by-step photo tutorial below to create this cheerful bloom. Become a member today if you’re not already! Cheers ~ Lia

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

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22 Comments

Allison July 24, 2020 at 6:50am

Hi Lia, is there an SVG file for this project?

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1. Lia July 24, 2020 at 3:21pm
  
  @Allison
  
  Hi! No, this project is several years old (before I started using a cutting machine!) There is an SVG for a newer poppy (https://liagriffith.com/frosted-paper-california-poppies/) as well as an anemone that has a similar shape to the petals shown here (https://liagriffith.com/my-best-paper-flower-anemone/).
  
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Fawn December 27, 2013 at 3:27am

(Sorry, I posted this on the wrong page)
Hi Lia,
I was just wondering if it’s at all possible to get a template of this but in mint instead? Also, what would be the best way to add stems to the paper poppies?
Thank you so much!
Fawn

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1. Lia December 29, 2013 at 9:33am
  
  @Fawn
  
  Hi Fawn. I do offer custom colors in my Etsy shop. You can add a stem by using the technique in this post: https://liagriffith.com/making-paper-mums-with-plum-purple-and-orange-metallic-papers/
  
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Crystal November 11, 2013 at 10:58pm

I am confused by your paper suggestions in your articles, you state regular laser copy paper, but the links are wayy above the normal pounds of “regular” paper weight, and I can never find text weight paper in stores. Can you please clarify?

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1. Lia November 12, 2013 at 10:02am
  
  @Crystal
  
  Any paper that is less weight than card stock will work. Cheap copy paper to 80lb (120gsm). . . all work. For these poppies, they work best when printed on laser printers because of all the ink. The common paper that is in that printer works great. Does that help?
  
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Jennifer November 4, 2013 at 10:40am

I’m in love with your paper flower tutorials! I’ve made all of them! Post more!

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1. Lia November 4, 2013 at 1:23pm
  
  @Jennifer
  
  Thanks Jennifer! I have a great fall dahlia coming up so stay tuned.
  
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jocelyn August 12, 2013 at 1:54pm

I love ur paper flowers. Where can i get the pdf for the flowers

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1. Lia August 12, 2013 at 4:10pm
  
  @jocelyn
  
  Hi Jocelyn. There is a button at the end of the post that will give you the download.
  
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erin June 29, 2013 at 7:35am

Swoon, love this ribbon and what stunning flowers.

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1. Lia June 30, 2013 at 6:21pm
  
  @erin
  
  Thanks! That is May Arts ribbon too. 🙂
  
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~amy~ June 29, 2013 at 5:29am

gorgeous!

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1. Lia June 29, 2013 at 6:57am
  
  @~amy~
  
  Thanks Amy!
  
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Lisa June 27, 2013 at 6:08pm

The poppies are my fave! I also just peeked at your Instagram feed…how do we sign up for your West Elm class?? I want in!! 🙂

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1. Lia June 27, 2013 at 7:50pm
  
  @Lisa
  
  As soon at the have it posted I will let you know! Mark you calendar for July 10 at 6:30.
  
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Ali June 27, 2013 at 4:00pm

This project is awesome – thanks so much for sharing!

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1. Lia June 27, 2013 at 4:04pm
  
  @Ali
  
  Thanks Ali!
  
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