Frosted Paper Flowers — October 6, 2023

Make These Gorgeous Paper Hydrangeas

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Frosted Paper Flowers — October 6, 2023

Make These Gorgeous Paper Hydrangeas

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I will be completely honest with you here. . . I was dreading making paper hydrangeas and have put off designing the burst of tiny blooms for a very long time. Though it is one of my favorite flowers, the idea of gluing hundreds of little petals into a ball seemed daunting. One of my friends, who is also my unofficial blog coach, challenged me to design the hydrangea as it is wedding season and this is a wedding flower favorite! I am not one to miss a good challenge so I took her on. My process of designing a flower starts with what I call “noodling it over in my head”. I think through the details of the real flower and how I might build the structure, or how would this paper need to curl to replicate this petal . . . So in noodling the hydrangea, I came up with the idea of this floral wire structure of 30 strands each to make the bloom. After you have this ready, the rest is easy! If you don’t have a cutting machine, yes, cutting 60-90 little flowers for each hydrangea head is pretty time consuming, but worth it. The thing I love about hydrangeas, real or paper, is that each lush head takes a lot of space, both physically and visually. So just a few of these intricate flowers make a real statement.

Click on the link below for the PDF and SVG for this flower!

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Paper Hydrangeas to Last A Lifetime

For my blooms I used a metallic paper from paper-papers.com. Ice Silver on which I painted the pale green centers and Opal to give a pale yellow background to the blue wash, were my color choices. For the leaves I chose the dark green of Basis Green or Moss if you want more metallic look. You can find all of the tools and materials needed listed on the right hand side at the top of this post – including links to our top-match paper picks from our shop for this project.

On the smaller blooms I used 60 petals, which is two sheets of paper and for the larger I glued on 90 petals, which were cut from three sheets of paper. Each flower has three leaves glued under the base of the dome. You can add more leaves on separate stems of wire if you would like extra greenery in your bouquet. For the stems I used a 12 inch floral wire that is 18 gage though 20 or 22 are fine to use too. You can find these wires in your craft store floral section. You will need 30 stems of wire for both sizes of bloom. To add some color to the paper petals, I used a simple craft paint that was quite watered down to give just a touch of color. The results are just gorgeous, don’t you think?

Below is my full tutorial on how to make these paper hydrangeas. A huge thanks to paper-papers.com for hosting this free printable pattern. At the end of this post is a link for you to go there and download the printable patterns are well as the SVG files for your Cricut Explore or Cameo Silhouette. If you are making a lot of these flowers, I do recommend you buy a Cricut Explore and am happy to answer any questions about cutting machines. I do have both brands. Enjoy! ~ Lia

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Lia Griffith Frosted Craft Paper – Melon Pack Color: #4, Gold Pack Color: Light Gold Shine, and Conifer Pack Color: #3
24-Gauge Floral Wire
18 -Gauge Floral Wire
Americana Paint Color: Blue Chiffon & Foliage Green
Prisma Premier Colored Pencils

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160 Comments

Janene Youngblood June 10, 2020 at 2:25am

Absolutely flawless! I’m going to try to replicate your gorgeous works of art- without a circuit- for as long as my patience allows me. Considering the deadly contagion…ahem…literal pandemic going on outside my apartment my patience is Tibetan Monk levels of impressive haha not to brag, because I’m exaggerating, pssh, take that Tibetan Monks, i’d like to see you indulge your hubris and desire to appear dastardly funny via random internet comment. Did I mention the shelter in place has been going on for almost 2 months now? haha I’m going to have to turn on sticky keys in my laptop settings to prevent further ramblings via kickass DIY blog comments. I hope my boredom and loneliness aren’t contagious, however my dastard musings are straight up viral. Too tired to make sure that makes sense. I hope you find this amusing and in all sincerity, thank you so much for an awesome tutorial, super straightforward and I love the photos!
-Failed Living Flower Cultivator aka Amateur Artifical Flower Cultivator

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Nancy Stock November 28, 2018 at 8:54am

Hi Lia,
What is the weight of the paper?
Thanks,
Nancy

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1. Lia November 28, 2018 at 1:54pm
  
  @Nancy Stock
  
  80lb. text weight 🙂
  
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patti August 19, 2018 at 3:25pm

i am trying to make a hydrangea bouquet but no matter much hot glue i use, the petals wont stay on. i have used more glue and even bent the stem. what am i doing wrong?

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1. Lia August 19, 2018 at 6:19pm
  
  @patti
  
  What kind of glue and paper are you using?
  
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Amy Lee January 8, 2018 at 10:32pm

Is the PDF file for the hydrangeas still available? When clicking on the link it takes me to an error page.

Love your work!

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1. Lia January 9, 2018 at 7:12am
  
  @Amy Lee
  
  Hi Amy! Yes the PDF is available here: https://www.paperpapers.com/news/diy-metallic-paper-hydrangeas/
  
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Brittany Reese June 20, 2017 at 9:15am

Hi Lia,
I recently made these for my wedding to use as part of centerpieces. The instructions were very helpful but I found that after a while and very careful transport A LOT of the pedals tended to just fall off. Since I had to make 10 centerpieces I and my family were making these ahead of time. Do you have any suggestions on how to make them stay better or what technique you specifically used to glue the pedals unto the wire? Thank you!

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1. Lia June 20, 2017 at 9:48am
  
  @Brittany Reese
  
  Oh no! Honestly, I use quite a bit of glue on these. There is a technique where you can bend the tip of the wire so there’s more of a base to glue the petal to (check out this photo tutorial: https://liagriffith.com/metallic-paper-chrysanthemums/). Another idea would be to glue them directly to foam balls (https://liagriffith.com/make-a-diy-paper-hydrangea-wreath-for-fall/, https://liagriffith.com/antique-paper-hydrangea-for-fall/) depending how they’re used in the centerpiece!
  
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  1. Brittany Reese June 22, 2017 at 6:40am
    
    @Lia
    
    I actually did bend the tip of the wire to attach them but perhaps I didn’t use enough glue! Thanks for the tips. I’d like to make them again just as decoration for my house and want them to last forever! Here is a picture of how they turned out. They were still beautiful and I was able to use the pedals that fell off just around the tables. When I am able to I can post a picture that my photographer took of them!
    
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    1. Lia June 22, 2017 at 8:08am
      
      @Brittany Reese
      
      Oh we’d love to see! Send photos to hello@liagriffith.com or post on our Facebook page 🙂
      
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Pippa Broomfield September 18, 2016 at 3:58am

Do you have a list of the supplies you used? Thank you 🙂 x

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1. Lia September 19, 2016 at 2:43pm
  
  @Pippa Broomfield
  
  It’s not in the post itself, but I used:
  ice silver, botanic, and opal text weight paper (metallic), light blue and green paint, paintbrush, floral tape, floral wire, scissors (or cutting machine), low-temp hot glue.
  
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Thiện Đỗ June 24, 2016 at 2:50am

I find it’s hard to cut the petals out ==”
However, thank you, I love your paper flowers very much

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1. Lia June 24, 2016 at 10:25am
  
  @Thiện Đỗ
  
  I know what you mean, I cut these by hand before I got my Cricut! But the end result is so beautiful. I’m glad you love it 🙂
  
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Ashlee Wildey May 31, 2016 at 12:24pm

I was wondering if for this the hydrangea petals are all glued to all four petals when you’re u connecting them? Or is it just connecting one side when filling them in?

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1. Lia June 1, 2016 at 10:49am
  
  @Ashlee Wildey
  
  Hi Ashlee! Just glue two petals as you fill in the center (not all 4).
  
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Donna Whitaker February 8, 2016 at 8:39am

Hydrangea file.. Hi when I download the file it comes up very small in the Design Space then when I try to resize it it says its too large they are also both attached.. How can you get it to be the proper size for print and cut?

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1. Lia February 11, 2016 at 4:23pm
  
  @Donna Whitaker
  
  They are the correct size so you shouldn’t need to resize the file in Design Space! When you are ready to cut, you could also rearrange the petals on the art board to fit however many that you would like. Best of luck!!
  
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Tammy October 5, 2015 at 6:51am

Can you please tell me where I find the leaf pattern for this arrangement, and is it available in an svg file?
Thank You.
Tammy

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1. Lia October 5, 2015 at 8:55am
  
  @Tammy
  
  Hi Tammy. The leaf in in the file with the flower and yes, there is an SVG file. Just follow the link to paper-papers.com and they will all be there.
  
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GAIL BENTLEY October 4, 2015 at 1:31am

Love your crafts. “Thank You” so much. You make us old people so happy.
XX

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1. Lia October 5, 2015 at 9:11am
  
  @GAIL BENTLEY
  
  Awww, thank Gail! You made my morning.
  
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Lia August 3, 2015 at 9:48am

We normally start putting each bud on the wires and then fill in from there. No rim or reason, just experimenting. Actually if you are a little bit messier (not perfect) it tends to look more natural;-) Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

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Lia Griffith June 3, 2015 at 3:57pm

LOVE these. Simply stunning!

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AngCran June 3, 2015 at 2:26am

Hi. I’m making some hydrangea look-alikes for my best friends wedding and came across your post. Trying to use whatever I had as for supplies I used coffee filters instead of paper which I livened up with watercolor paint. I used glued and twisted pieces of crepe streamers instead of buying wire & flower stem wrap tape. The result is quite cute. I’ve only made 6 so far but I think a bundle of 20 will look pretty nice if I may say so.
Love your tutorial and thanks for the inspiration; your flowers are beautiful.

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1. Lia Griffith June 3, 2015 at 3:54pm
  
  @AngCran
  
  These sound just gorgeous! I love coffee filter flowers. Share photos when you are done. 😉
  
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Sheila May 30, 2015 at 9:16am

Hi Lia, i really love your paper flowers tutorials, so beautiful.. Could you give me some tips and tricks how to clean dusty paper flowers?

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1. Lia June 2, 2015 at 9:53am
  
  @Sheila
  
  I dust and shake mine off with a dry cloth.
  
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Leanne May 6, 2015 at 8:45pm

Hi there,
I’m totally new to the whole Cricut thing, and just got myself a Cricut Explore Air which is AMAZING! I’ve made a couple of your flowers with it and I love them! The only thing I’ve not been able to figure out (and maybe it’s my machine setting or something) is that it seems like you use 8.5×11 paper from paper-papers, but the cutting files always seem to be laid out for 12×12 sheets and I don’t see an option to reconfigure that.
Thanks!

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1. Lia May 7, 2015 at 8:31am
  
  @Leanne
  
  You lay everything on the paste board so that it fits within the 8.5×11 frame (or what ever size paper you use) Have fun with your new Cricut Explore! I have a couple of videos on my site showing how to use some of the Cricut features.
  
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JULES March 12, 2015 at 10:18am

A big Thank You!! love your designs!!

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1. Lia March 13, 2015 at 10:29am
  
  @JULES
  
  Thank you. These are one of my all time favorite projects!
  
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Keisha – Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams March 2, 2015 at 12:58am

Yay! Hydrangea are my absolute favorite flower….I saw the cuts on Cricut.com and was so confused as how to make them into a flower, your tutorial is going to be so helpful – thank you for sharing!

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1. Lia March 2, 2015 at 8:52am
  
  @Keisha – Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams
  
  That makes me really happy to hear. Happy flower making:-)
  
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Tina November 1, 2014 at 4:58pm

I LOVE them! Your tutorials always amaze me. Thank you! <3

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1. Lia November 2, 2014 at 7:36am
  
  @Tina
  
  You are welcome. I love these too!
  
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Vee October 31, 2014 at 6:21am

I cannot get my Sillhouette Cameo to open the files, do I have to upgrade the software?

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1. Lia October 31, 2014 at 11:48am
  
  @Vee
  
  Yes, you need the design software, Sillhouette’s customer service team should be able to help you.
  
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Kate October 6, 2014 at 11:21am

This is so amazingly gorgeous that I can’t even find the words to tell you how much I love this. Thank you so much for your creative genius and the fact that you give templates!

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1. Lia October 6, 2014 at 2:44pm
  
  @Kate
  
  Thank you for your sweet words:)
  
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Patricia July 18, 2014 at 6:08am

WOW I love it! I’m sure i’ll do them 😉 Regards from Spain

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1. Lia July 18, 2014 at 1:16pm
  
  @Patricia
  
  As you can see, even just one little plant in a pot looks fabulous.
  
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Aliselle July 8, 2014 at 11:25pm

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Que c’est beau!!!!!!

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1. Lia July 9, 2014 at 7:10am
  
  @Aliselle
  
  Thanks Aliselle! These are my favorite.
  
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Sue Bowen July 2, 2014 at 7:48am

Thanks for responding Lia . I thought that was what you meant but so wanted to get this right . just awaiting my punch

Sue x

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1. Lia July 6, 2014 at 10:45am
  
  @Sue Bowen
  
  Let me know how it goes!
  
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Sue Bowen July 1, 2014 at 10:16pm

Hello Lia could you please expand on “sticking petal to petal ”
Thanks
Sue x

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1. Lia July 2, 2014 at 6:47am
  
  @Sue Bowen
  
  Once you get all the of wire heads covered with petals, you will want to fill in between with more petals and I do so by gluing the back of the petals together just on the edge so that they cover the whole dome.
  
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Sue Bowen July 1, 2014 at 10:13pm

Whoop , whoop Just bought the Martha Stewart hydrangea punch and it was half price .Can’t wait to play

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1. Lia July 2, 2014 at 6:46am
  
  @Sue Bowen
  
  That great!!
  
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Sue Bowen June 28, 2014 at 10:54pm

Yes I wish there was enough time to have a Lia day everyday but the projects I have done have all turned out really well . Think this is due to very clear instructions . Would love to do the Hydrangea ….what is the punch you can buy that does similar flowers ?
Sue x

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1. Lia July 1, 2014 at 7:33pm
  
  @Sue Bowen
  
  Awwww. That is so sweet to hear. There is a Martha Stewart punch that you can buy that is a hydrangea shape. Here is a link. http://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafts-Hydrangea-Punch/dp/B002FW49V2
  
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Mo Pham June 27, 2014 at 1:43am

I love your work. I wish I can try all your tutorial 🙂 . Thanks for sharing.

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1. Lia June 28, 2014 at 3:09pm
  
  @Mo Pham
  
  Thanks!
  
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Lynn Dalby June 20, 2014 at 8:21am

Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.

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1. Lia June 20, 2014 at 9:42am
  
  @Lynn Dalby
  
  You are welcome!
  
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Lenoria June 10, 2014 at 8:16am

Hi Lia, when I saw this flower I should have known it was your site! I love all the flower tutorials you have on here. I downloaded the SVG for the hydrangea and I still use my Cricut with SCAL (older version of Cricut) and I checked and the design pulls up wonderfully on it! Thank you so very much and I am a “collector” but hopefully one day will be a creator.

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1. Lia June 15, 2014 at 2:19pm
  
  @Lenoria
  
  That’s great! I didn’t realize there was a work around for the older Cricuts. Thanks for sharing.
  
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Yolanda Valdez June 2, 2014 at 10:01am

Hello Lia: I am thrilled with your flowers. As I live in the Caribbean I would like to do bougainvilleas but the cutting of all those small parts is an issue. Could you explain more about the cutting machine? I have no idea of how such a machine works.

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1. Lia June 2, 2014 at 10:42pm
  
  @Yolanda Valdez
  
  Hi Yolanda. I am going to be doing a post on cutting machines this week. My favorite is the new Cricut Explore as it is a tool and can do more than just cut paper. And. . . it cuts paper (my templates) beautifully.
  
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Allison June 1, 2014 at 9:18am

Lia. I am so very thankful that you have this blog and are sharing your work with us. But I am truly stuck in simply trying to download the files. I am very new to the silouhette cameo and have searched you tube over and over. Is there a simpler reading to get this done? Please help!!!!!!!!!!!

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1. Lia June 2, 2014 at 10:50pm
  
  @Allison
  
  Are you trying to upload my file into the Silhouette software? I will be honest. . . I wasn’t super pleased with how hard they make it either and even after using it for a while I am no expert. I prefer the Cricut Explore for that reason as they make it really easy. This blogger has a pretty good tutorial. See if that helps. http://joyslife.com/how-to-import-svg-files-in-silhouette-studio-designer-edition-software/
  
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Marcella May 29, 2014 at 2:47pm

Hi there…flowers are beautiful! Can you tell me a bit more about the “wash” process you did on the flowers? Is it just the color with a bit of water added? What kind of brush did you use?

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1. Lia May 29, 2014 at 6:26pm
  
  @Marcella
  
  I just used a craft brush, nothing fancy and watered down some acrylic paint. I used the metallic paper which stands up to water well to it did not sog up at all. Just a thin wash of paint will do.
  
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2CLVR4UDesigns May 27, 2014 at 4:43am

Thank you, I have been making hydrangeas for a bit now and love your idea. Can’t wait to change up my designs. Love all that you do.

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1. Lia May 27, 2014 at 9:17pm
  
  @2CLVR4UDesigns
  
  Thanks! They are a tricky flower and this method seemed to make the most sense.
  
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paperworx4seniors2 May 21, 2014 at 6:23pm

To answer one commentors ?, I read while back that putting your glue sticks in freezer helps omit the strings which are maddening when hot gluing alot. I always seem to forget to do that but think I’ll go get mine glue sticks to put in freezer. I sure hope it works.
Now then for hydrangeas, these are so gorgeous, they’ll be worth lots of work. Will make bunch of petals while watching tv. Wish there was a die for this but if I can find a punch for petals that would be great. Petals are pretty small so would be labor intensive which my old hands aren’t too receptive to any more. I’ll have to search craft supplier sites for any info on a punch or die.
I stand at my kitchen island to punch things and watch tv, helps to get job done. Can do petals/leaves in several sessions.
Doggone it, wish I had papers needed now so I could get started. About only way I’ll have hydrangeas is to make them. Our climate and soil here is not conducive to hydrangea growing, especially by me.
Thank you Lia a million times over for tackling this challenge, I love all your paper flowers but hydrangeas are my very special favorites. Your talents and sharing of them is very appreciated.

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1. Lia May 29, 2014 at 7:23pm
  
  @paperworx4seniors2
  
  There is a punch out there made by Martha Stewart. It is smaller than mine but will work great for this tutoril. http://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafts-Hydrangea-Punch/dp/B002FW49V2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401416580&sr=8-1&keywords=hydrangea+paper+punch
  
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Lizzie May 15, 2014 at 8:14pm

Hi Lia,
I absolutely positively love your Hydrangea tutorial and can’t wait to make them! Before I get the scissors out, is there any way to cut the template using my Cricut Expressions??!

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1. Lia May 20, 2014 at 10:24pm
  
  @Lizzie
  
  Not yet. Unfortunately, the Expressions only takes cartridges of cut files from the Cricut site. I am working with them right now to get my flowers on the list. Stay tuned.
  
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Cris G. May 12, 2014 at 2:37pm

Absolutely stunning, Lia. I love hydrangeas… I still have photos with them from when I was a child, in my grandmother’s backyard. Hydrangeas bring good memories :). Thanks for sharing more awesome flowers. I’ll have to try these too… one day.

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1. Lia May 20, 2014 at 10:21pm
  
  @Cris G.
  
  Do try one. They are a tad time consuming, but well worth it. I am making a paper hydrangea wreath for my front door night now.
  
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kansassaver May 9, 2014 at 8:15am

I already do this with my hydrangea paper punch (I think it’s martha’s).. but yay! I already made a ton of bouquets for my wedding.. can’t wait to show you!

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1. Lia May 9, 2014 at 9:31am
  
  @kansassaver
  
  Can’t wait to see!!
  
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Liz May 8, 2014 at 6:19am

Absolutely beautiful! For those who do not have a cutting machine (like me),there is a scrapbooking hydrangea punch that I’ve used instead. It’s slightly smaller, but it still works beautifully.

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1. Lia May 12, 2014 at 1:54pm
  
  @Liz
  
  Yes, I have looked at that too. It is a great option.
  
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nitoska May 7, 2014 at 1:06pm

Hola Lia, soc l’Anna , fa temps que no comento res, veig que això dels comentaris ha canviat una mica …
Quina flor més preciosa!! espero que segueixis tan bé com sempre.
Petons

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1. Lia May 12, 2014 at 1:59pm
  
  @nitoska
  
  Hi Anna! Sometimes I get behind in responding but I do always try. 😉 I do love these flowers too. Hugs!
  
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  1. nitoska May 12, 2014 at 2:14pm
    
    @Lia
    
    Hi Lia, I think the message has not translated well, what I meant is that I’m who long ago that I’m not write on your blog now that you’ve changed the coment system … uuffffff language problems .. hehehe I’m sorry…
    kisses
    
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    1. Lia May 12, 2014 at 3:26pm
      
      @nitoska
      
      Haha. Well, I was behind in replying too. 😉
      
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spookie May 7, 2014 at 9:30am

Hi dear Lia,
Concerning the cricut machine, as you’re using it, can you tell me if we can use our own designs/creations, or do we have to buy the ones on their website ?

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1. Lia May 7, 2014 at 1:11pm
  
  @spookie
  
  The newest Cricut which is the Explore does let you upload your own art and images and they make it very easy to learn how to do it too.
  
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  1. spookie May 9, 2014 at 1:21am
    
    @Lia
    
    Thank you dear Lia,
    Am so found of your creations !
    One more time thank you 🙂 🙂
    
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    1. Lia May 9, 2014 at 9:36am
      
      @spookie
      
      You are so welcome!
      
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Bobbi May 7, 2014 at 8:14am

Just lovely… I am a longtime fan of paper designs. Back in the day when I had to cut shapes by hand (still do some) now, it is much easier w/ my Silhouette.

Thanks for reminding me just how much fun it is and that I need to do more, a lot more.

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1. Lia May 10, 2014 at 10:32am
  
  @Bobbi
  
  I love my cutting machine! This is a place you will find tons of paper crafts for sure. So happy you are here!
  
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Eva May 7, 2014 at 7:31am

Lia I tried to use the svg for this but my Explore wouldn’t take it do I need to do something about the png at the end of the file?

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1. Lia May 7, 2014 at 1:10pm
  
  @Eva
  
  In the design space you will need to upload it as a vector upload. That accepts the SVG files.
  
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  1. Eva May 7, 2014 at 1:30pm
    
    @Lia
    
    No Lia, it definitely says its not a SVG but a PNG and in my download it says the same thing. I tried to upload it using the basic upload but it came out all black. I’m using a Mac if that makes a difference…
    
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    1. Lia May 8, 2014 at 2:31pm
      
      @Eva
      
      You are right. I think the wrong folder was linked but is is now corrected. Thanks for letting me know.
      
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Dana May 7, 2014 at 6:38am

My goodness, I just love your paper flowers. Incredibly beautiful – thank you for sharing!

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1. Lia May 7, 2014 at 1:15pm
  
  @Dana
  
  So happy to hear! Thanks Dana!
  
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Rebecca May 7, 2014 at 5:37am

So, I’m new at this. Beyond the moon about your flower patterns!! I’m getting married in October and just love the idea of paper flowers. I have a Silhouette CAMEO. Which is brand new and the software if new to me too. So, I love it when you have the Silhouette files. Again I appreciate any free files. I think that I was able to create the Silhouette file. Please let me know if you would like me to send it to you.

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1. Lia May 7, 2014 at 1:13pm
  
  @Rebecca
  
  Silhouette will take the SVG files. It is very easy to upload and I think you can find a tutorial for that on YouTube. Since I work with Cricut Explore now, I only offer the free files in a form that can be used on both machines.
  
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Kristina May 6, 2014 at 5:56pm

Just lovely! I am new user of the cameo how would you import this file to use? Thank you again for all the flower tutorials. You are so talented!

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:14pm
  
  @Kristina
  
  I am not the best source to teach Silhouette file uploading, but I do know that you can find a tutorial on You Tube! It should be pretty easy, but I am now on Cricut so no longer have that info.
  
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cindy c May 6, 2014 at 11:55am

omg–
omg–
omg–
you are such a brilliant designer–
i really appreciate your sharing your designs with us gratis–
fyi–
i curve my petals by putting them on a thick foam mat & shaping them with a large ball stylus–
thanks —

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:04pm
  
  @cindy c
  
  Thanks Cindy! You made me laugh. Yes, that is also a great way to shape your paper and if perfect for card stock.
  
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meride May 6, 2014 at 5:51am

süpeeeerrr!

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:04pm
  
  @meride
  
  Thanks!!
  
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Jane May 6, 2014 at 4:29am

These flowers are absolutely gorgeous. As good as the real thing if not better! When you say you made these in one evening are you talking about 3,4,5 hours or more?

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:10pm
  
  @Jane
  
  I am thinking I spent about an hour per bloom and that included cutting and waiting for the paint to dry. So, 5 hours for there 5 stems. 😉
  
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sue bowen May 5, 2014 at 11:33pm

A technical question Lia .I have a silhouette cameo but only have the basic software which mean it doesn’t recognise svg file to download . Is there anyway round this ? Might have to resort to scissors as I just have to make some of these amazing paper flowers

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:12pm
  
  @sue bowen
  
  I will bet that you can upgrade your software online. If you can’t then I can get you a PNG or JPG which should work. Let me know.
  
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Giorgia May 5, 2014 at 11:17pm

Oh Lia you are truly the Queen of the Flowers. I love this. In italy the name is Ortensia. I have so many plants that flowers in the garden. My inglish is not well but let me ask you again my compliments. Have a nice day. Giorgia

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:22pm
  
  @Giorgia
  
  Thank you Giorgia! You are such a dear! I like the name Ortensia.
  
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Sue Bowen May 5, 2014 at 11:09pm

These are awesome Lia and looking forward to having a go . Can you tell me how long it takes to make one hydrangea head .Keep looking at them as they are just terrific . Also thanks for the tip about leaves as I am doing some at the moment for other flowers .

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:23pm
  
  @Sue Bowen
  
  I would say that each stem took me about an hour, but I used a cutting machine for the petals so once you have everything trimmed, around 30-45 minutes. Does that help?
  
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liesbeth May 5, 2014 at 10:20pm

Lia, you made my dream come true… i love it!!

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:24pm
  
  @liesbeth
  
  Wonderful! I am a dream maker. 😉
  
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Helen Thornton May 5, 2014 at 9:51pm

Hi Lia, beautiful hydrangea, I’m teaching my school paper crafters how you make your flowers. Thanks for inspiring us.

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:28pm
  
  @Helen Thornton
  
  That is great Helen! Your note makes me smile.
  
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Monica Rashidian May 5, 2014 at 8:47pm

Oh Lia, these are exquisite! You have really outdone yourself this time 🙂

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:31pm
  
  @Monica Rashidian
  
  Thanks Monica! How am I going to beat this project. haha!
  
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phyllisgbeav May 5, 2014 at 8:21pm

Your friend was right to challenge you… Beautiful result! Great blog post, great job—gorgeous flowers!

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:32pm
  
  @phyllisgbeav
  
  Thank you Phyllis! I really had too much fun!
  
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Sharon May 5, 2014 at 8:13pm

In using the Cricut expression – what size flower petal would you cut?? The flowers are beautiful!

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1. Lia May 6, 2014 at 9:32pm
  
  @Sharon
  
  My four petal bloom is about 1.5 inches wide.
  
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dmjshepherd May 5, 2014 at 7:44pm

Lia they are gorgeous as always, thank you again
Denise x

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 7:47pm
  
  @dmjshepherd
  
  Thanks Denise! I am pretty tickled on how the turned out. 🙂
  
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Bonnie Sliper May 5, 2014 at 7:41pm

Just in time for June! Hydrengeas are my most favorite flower…I call them “Grandma” Flowers. Thank you for sharing!

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 7:44pm
  
  @Bonnie Sliper
  
  They are a grandma flower! I just adore them too and have a small bush here at my house. I will love having these for both photo props and to display in my living room.
  
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anahopkinsphotography May 5, 2014 at 7:35pm

Everything you do is so,so beautiful! I’m amazed by your talent! Thank you for sharing these lovely tutorials!

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 7:38pm
  
  @anahopkinsphotography
  
  Why thank you. You are so sweet. 🙂
  
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cottagerca May 5, 2014 at 7:00pm

gorgeous, but, omg…. i too would be putting it off…….. the numbers are outstanding . You really made the arrangement with lots of love put into the vase of flowers…. beautiful

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 7:46pm
  
  @cottagerca
  
  Thanks! They were amazingly easy with the cutting machine! I made all five in one evening.
  
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Danielle May 5, 2014 at 6:50pm

How did you glue the petals to the tips of the wire. I don’t have floral wire unfortunately just jewelry wire would you reccommend any alternatives. I live in a small town where access to craft stuff is limited to the discount store! 🙁 love these hydrangeas!!

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 7:43pm
  
  @Danielle
  
  Any wire will work as long as you can bend it. If you don’t have floral tape (the dollar store may carry it) then cut strips of green paper and glue it around. Just make sure your wire is held together in a solid way by wrapping it with another wire or taping the top with scotch tape. Once you have your top splayed in a dome, you may even want to bend the tip just at the end so you have more wire surface to glue onto the paper. Tell me how it works! You are a clever one so I will bet it will be gorgeous. 😉
  
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  1. Danielle May 5, 2014 at 10:45pm
    
    @Lia
    
    Thanks! I’ve got floral tape – found that a while back at the dollar store. I will try some thick jewelry wire I have – i always have trouble getting the stretched floral tape to stick to the jewelry wire! I will post a picture of the finished product on IG – thank you so much! 🙂
    
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Donna May 5, 2014 at 6:24pm

Lia, these hydrangeas are BEAUTIFUL! You’re remarkable! Can’t wait to make these in all my favorite hydrangea-y colors.

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 7:45pm
  
  @Donna
  
  Thanks Donna! Yes, as I was researching the flower, I was taking note of all the gorgeous colors I can make too. I need to do a paper order! 😉
  
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Maria May 5, 2014 at 6:24pm

They’re gorgeous!! They look so realistic.

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 7:39pm
  
  @Maria
  
  They really are realistic. It is always an adventure to design a new flower. LOVE the results with this one. 🙂
  
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Amy May 5, 2014 at 6:17pm

Awesome!!!!!

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 7:39pm
  
  @Amy
  
  Thanks Amy!
  
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mloub May 5, 2014 at 6:16pm

OMG! A punch or die would make this a snap – I can’t imagine cutting out all those flowers!

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 7:37pm
  
  @mloub
  
  That is why I love my Cricut Explore. I was able to make 5 blooms in one evening. 🙂
  
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Kathy May 5, 2014 at 6:12pm

Putting it off! Looks to me like they were WELL worth the effort. I like the idea of penciling in the leaf veins. Thank you for sharing.

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 7:37pm
  
  @Kathy
  
  Thanks Kathy! I like the pencil too since it adds a little color change as well as the indentation.
  
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Lisa May 5, 2014 at 6:10pm

These are so gorgeous! How do you deal with all the stringiness of hot glue? Is there a way to avoid strings that I haven’t figured out?

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 7:36pm
  
  @Lisa
  
  Haha! I LOVE your question! I deal with it by holding it up to the light when I finish, look for shiny strings and pull them off one by one. It is the downside to the glue gun but worth it in my opinion. 😉
  
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  1. nurit October 22, 2015 at 3:09am
    
    @Lia
    
    Hi Lia, what kind of glue gun are you using? what firm? where can i buy it?
    
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    1. Lia October 22, 2015 at 10:18am
      
      @nurit
      
      I use a low temperature glue gun, any brand will work. Just make sure you get low temperature glue to go with it:-)
      
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Emily May 5, 2014 at 6:05pm

Love this! Thanks for sharing!

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 7:34pm
  
  @Emily
  
  Thanks Emily!
  
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