Frosted Paper Magnolia Flower
Magnolia flowers are large yet elegant blooms and as such, are fun to make in paper. Each color has a different meaning – our white magnolia symbolizes purity and perfection, like snow on a winters day!
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Paper flowers send us giddy with excitement. We get a kick every time we come up with a new design and todays paper magnolia flower is no exception. To make this pretty paper flower you will need text weight papers in white, gold and green, floral stem wire, and our downloadable pattern below. You can use the SVG file to cut this pattern if you have a cutting machine, or you can download the PDF template if you will be cutting the pattern by hand.
Once all the pieces of the pattern are cut, you can follow our step-by-step tutorial below to make your paper flowers. My top tip for making really beautiful paper flowers, as always, is to gently curl the petals before you assemble the bloom. You can use your scissors or a wooden dowel to do this and if you’d like to see the technique in action, you can watch my video tutorial for my paper rose.
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Materials
- Text Weight Paper — Stardream Metallic Crystal, Stardream Metallic Gold, Botanic (discontinued; use Shine Moss)
- 18-Gauge Green Paper Covered Wire
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Mallorie
March 9, 2020 at 1:12pm
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Leave a CommentDo u have written instructions bc I can’t tell how to curl petals it looks like they alternate going up and down
Hi Mallorie,
We do not have written instructions for this project except what is included in the photo tutorial. To curl the petals of this flower curl the sides of each petal up. Glue the petals around the center alternating the curled petals to face up and down.
Thank you very much to share your art is very helpful
Do you always use the same size floral wire when making any flower? Does it really matter? Thank you:)
Hi! No, it just depends on the flower and what material I’m using. I prefer thicker wire with heavy crepe flowers, while thin wire works great with extra fine.
I used plain printing paper and they turned out nice.
That’s great to hear!
I just got the circuit explore air, how do I use the SVG file?
Thank you!
Hi Alexa, I filmed a short video going over it here https://liagriffith.com/cricut-explore-uploading-a-jpg-or-svg-file/ for more in-depth detail I would recommend the video I did for Craftsy http://www.craftsy.com/class/craft-and-create-with-your-cricut-explore/10204;jsessionid=C760B99265D9D5D5827B7CCD91C7F156.bowie001?ext=LiaGriffith_10204_F&utm_source=Lia%20Griffith&utm_medium=Instructor&utm_campaign=General-Course%20Activity&initialPage=true
OMG Lia–this is the flower that I am the most excited about. We have a beautiful Magnolia tree in,our front yard that my hubby bought for his mother when he was in high school. They lived here until they both passed away. So I really love the flowers on the tree. It’s like Mikey”s mom is sending them to us. Can’t wait to make it! Hopefully this weekend. I’ve been so busy making cards but I can’t wait to get back to my flowers.
Thanks so much and Happy New Year!
Susan
What a lovely story!! I am so glad that you can have a personal connection to this craft 🙂 Happy New Year to you!! And feel free to email us some photos of your creations so we can post them on our FB page 😉
Absolutely GORGEOUS!
Thank you!!
Lia (and team),
Do you have any suggestions for paper stores in the Portland area? I’m in Salem and our selection is limited. Thanks!
I would say Michaels or Joanns are good options, but if you are in Portland I would also recommend Paper Source and Collage! They always have so many fun crafting goodies 🙂 I also love buying metallic paper from Paper-Papers brand, which is only online. Good luck!
They are so easy to make, yet so beautiful. It’s like a dream.
Thank you so much, this is so sweet!
Grazie!!!
Do you use card stock paper when it’s not a crepe paper flower? If not what type of paper do you use?
I usually use metallic paper from Paper-Papers brand! This specific paper is in Crystal White 🙂
this is such a beauty 🙂
Thank you so much!
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