Frosted Paper Flowers — October 4, 2023

Paper Rose Bud Templates

Tags Paper Flowers for Beginners, svg paper

Frosted Paper Flowers — October 4, 2023

Paper Rose Bud Templates

Beginner

30min

Tags Paper Flowers for Beginners, svg paper

When a reader wrote in asking if we had a paper rose bud template on the site, I was shocked to realize that we did not have one! It is so obvious! We have our beautiful felt rose bud tutorial, so it was definitely time to make a paper version happen. Mother’s Day is next month, which is a perfect opportunity to make a paper rose bud or two to include in your Mother’s Day bouquet!

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Start this project by gathering your materials. We chose a pretty pink metallic paper for the buds, but any rose color would look beautiful. You will also need floral wire and floral tape for this project. Once you have your materials ready, download the templates below. Use the SVG to upload directly to your cutting machine, or download the PDF if you are cutting by hand. If you are using the PDF file, you can print the template directly onto the paper you will be using for your flowers and cut from there. After you have your pieces trimmed and ready to go, follow the step-by-step photo tutorial below to guide you through the assembly process. Attach your paper rose bud to a piece of floral wire with hot glue, and then cover it will floral tape before gluing on your leaves. There are two versions of the paper rose bud representing different stages of blooming.

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These buds are gorgeous on their own, but of course they would also be great in a full arrangement. Pair them with our jumbo garden roses or our classic long stemmed roses. They would also look beautiful mixed into a bouquet of fresh flowers. Or, make a paper rose bud to use as a pretty and feminine gift topper! Browse our entire collection of paper flowers to build your own arrangement with all of your favorite flowers. And don’t hesitate to write in with your own suggestions of projects or flowers for us to make next! Simply email us at hello@liagriffith.com with all of your crafty ideas. Until next time! ~ Lia & Team

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Text Weight Metallic Paper — Rose Quartz, Botanic (discontinued; use Shine Moss)
18-Gauge Green Paper Covered Wire
Floral Tape — Fern & Moss

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68 Comments

Trisha April 13, 2019 at 12:53pm

HI! I can’t seem to download the full tutorial for the paper rose bud. I’m quite certain I viewed it a week ago, but now I’m only able to download the template. Just wondered if it would be possible to add a link to the tutotial. Thanks!

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1. Lia April 13, 2019 at 3:17pm
  
  @Trisha
  
  Sorry about that! The photo tutorial is now available as a download.
  
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Regina August 6, 2018 at 9:11pm

Why, when I save the svg files, do they always save as zip files? I then have a problem uploading them to the cricut design space because they are zip files (I assume that’s why I can’t upload them). What is the correct process for saving the file to my computer in the svg format?

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1. Lia August 7, 2018 at 7:15am
  
  @Regina
  
  Our website doesn’t allow us to upload SVG files, so we have to “zip” them. We have a handy tutorial in this post for you 🙂 https://liagriffith.com/how-to-use-svg-files-for-cricut/
  
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Jenet March 14, 2018 at 3:17pm

I can’t seem to get these right. I am at a loss where exactly the spot of glue goes on each petal. I’m left-handed so that may be contributing to my confusion.

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1. Lia March 20, 2018 at 8:10am
  
  @Jenet
  
  We plan to shoot a video for this flower, I know it’s a little tricky! The glue should be close to the middle of the petal and along the edge– just enough to keep them together but not on the larger end since those will be curled out. It’s best to do them one by one (even though the photo shows what it looks like when they’re al gathered together).
  
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Rebecca September 3, 2017 at 5:53pm

The rounded tip petals are added after the pointed petals are glued into a spiral? Or are they added to the line of petals to before the spiral? Having trouble figuring this one out.

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1. Lia September 12, 2017 at 9:33am
  
  @Rebecca
  
  The round tip petals are added after, between pointed petals. This is if you are wanting a larger bud, it adds to the size.
  
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Zhao August 25, 2017 at 11:55pm

Do you happen to have any tips on making boutonnieres with these rose buds?

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1. Lia September 12, 2017 at 9:34am
  
  @Zhao
  
  Yes, here’s a photo tutorial on making a boutonniere! https://liagriffith.com/paper-flower-diy-corsage-and-boutonniere-tutorial/
  
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Donna May 8, 2017 at 10:09am

Please, please, puh-leeze, make a video for these beautiful rosebuds! I’ve not been able to nail this project. 🙁

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1. Lia May 8, 2017 at 8:50pm
  
  @Donna
  
  This one is actually on our photo list, stay tuned 🙂
  
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  1. Karen February 4, 2019 at 2:06pm
    
    @Lia
    
    YAY! I so need a video to show me how to do the green part of the bud (I always forget what it’s actually called). I think the rest of it I can get from the picture instructions.
    
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    1. Lia February 4, 2019 at 2:36pm
      
      @Karen
      
      It’s super simple– just cross over the 2 parts that are separated by the slit, and glue.
      
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Melanie August 21, 2016 at 2:39am

Hi Lia! I’m going to make your rosebuds for my wedding, and I have a Cricut Explore Air, but can you get me started on HOW I use an SVG file to have my machine cut out the shapes, so I don’t have to waste time cutting them by hand? My Cricut is new, so we’re just getting acquainted, and I’m running out of time! I would really appreciate a little guidance, even if you send me to a You Tube video, or somewhere else online! Thank you!

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1. Lia August 21, 2016 at 4:08pm
  
  @Melanie
  
  Hi Melanie! I have a video on uploading SVG files here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZTCRUBYG0M) but Cricut’s site and YouTube channel have lots of great videos (https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialCricut). Have fun!!
  
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Allison May 29, 2016 at 5:19pm

Hey Lia,
I truly just read ALL of the comments before I posted this. I do not see the SVG that has 10 petals and 3 leaves. Am I missing something?

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1. Lia May 31, 2016 at 11:34am
  
  @Allison
  
  Hey Allison, you can change the quantity in Design Space to cut the number you need! 🙂
  
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2. Nancy July 6, 2016 at 1:20pm
  
  @Allison
  
  Dear Lia – first, I loved seeing you on Kathy Lee & Hoda with 4th of July decorations. A lot of fun. I tried the paper rose bud and I am very pleased with the results. This is the first time I have used florists tape and it worked fine, but was so sticky. Do you have a brand that you like or are they all very sticky?
  
  Many thanks,
  
  Nancy
  
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  1. Lia July 7, 2016 at 8:30am
    
    @Nancy
    
    Thank you Nancy, I had a lot of fun on The Today Show! Good floral tape will be waxy and a little sticky. My line of floral tape will be available for purchase this summer (we’ll share links to online shops as soon as it’s ready!)
    
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Liz May 6, 2016 at 9:27am

These are beautiful! Would this pattern also work on crepe paper?

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1. Lia May 6, 2016 at 5:03pm
  
  @Liz
  
  Thank you, I’m so glad you like these! This template would not work for crepe paper, but I will be posting a crepe paper rose bud template soon 😉 Stay tuned!
  
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snelz May 5, 2016 at 9:43am

You are just amazing lia . Your each and everything thing is new and impressive love your crafts a lot …❤

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1. Lia May 6, 2016 at 5:00pm
  
  @snelz
  
  Thank you so much for your kind words!! That is so sweet of you, I am so happy to hear you are liking the projects 🙂
  
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sue April 30, 2016 at 11:39pm

Mmmm can’t get my 5 petal fan to resemble a rose bud ?

Sue x

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1. Lia May 4, 2016 at 12:14pm
  
  @sue
  
  We like to practice new designs a few times to get it right! You can use regular printer paper to practice with until you are happy with your shape. Then go back to your pretty papers for the final product. Don’t give up, sometimes it just takes a little practice to get it right. Let us know how you get on!
  
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sue April 30, 2016 at 11:29pm

These look super cute and am all cut out and ready to go .I have a question Lia . There are two different petal shapes and from the pictures can’t decide which ones to use where ?.Could you clarify this for me please .

Happy days
Sue

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1. Lia May 4, 2016 at 12:12pm
  
  @sue
  
  Hi Sue, Use the petals with the pointy edge in the middle of your bud and the rounded edge petals on the outside! Good luck 🙂
  
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joyce April 30, 2016 at 2:03pm

Lia love ur roses im making a bunch for my sons wedding for bauqets

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1. Lia May 2, 2016 at 8:43am
  
  @joyce
  
  How wonderful! 🙂
  
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Valerie April 22, 2016 at 4:59pm

Lia I wish you had a tutorial on how to make these. I keep making them wrong. and I so want to make these so bad for my mom

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1. Lia April 25, 2016 at 9:58am
  
  @Valerie
  
  Hi Valerie, did you see the photo tutorial in the post? I hope that is helpful!
  
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Valerie April 22, 2016 at 5:14am

just wondering noticed there are a total of 10 petals then 5 is this for just one flower? I’m thinking it is but I could be wrong please help……

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1. Lia April 22, 2016 at 8:49am
  
  @Valerie
  
  Use 10 petals to create a larger rose bud, and 5 petals to make a smaller one 🙂
  
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Elizabeth April 20, 2016 at 7:58am

Hi Lia,

I love these rosebuds — they look so real! Wow!!I was curious as to why your newer paper flower posts only have one petal shape to cut — I guess one just has to trace the additional petals and then cut, but I liked it when you had all the petals outlined and ready to cut. I think I’m actually going to just get a Cricut though which will make my life easier. 🙂

Liz

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1. Lia April 22, 2016 at 11:03am
  
  @Elizabeth
  
  I just updated the PDF to include multiple petals! But you should definitely get a Cricut, it is an amazing tool. Look for my teal machine with bonus projects at Michaels or through the link on my website 🙂
  
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roberta April 19, 2016 at 4:13pm

Would you consider making video of these rosebuds? I do better watching someone making them, then I do reading directions. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!

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1. Lia April 20, 2016 at 7:52am
  
  @roberta
  
  My dream is to one day share all my projects with video tutorials. We are actually working on a series of video tutorials. I hadn’t planned on doing a video for the rose buds but will consider it.
  
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SARAH April 19, 2016 at 9:13am

i dont know where i am going wrong. i can not seem to glue it the right place without it falling apart or not forming a cone

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1. Lia April 26, 2016 at 1:32pm
  
  @SARAH
  
  Try a bit more hot glue, and hold it in place a little longer to be sure it dries!
  
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  1. Vonica May 13, 2016 at 12:04pm
    
    @Lia
    
    Hi lia can you show us where to place the glue and how to place the other petals. I really would like to see a video tutorial . Please
    
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    1. Lia June 1, 2016 at 11:35am
      
      @Vonica
      
      We are working on making more videos, it is just more time consuming and a tad bit expensive to make one for every post;-)
      
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MaryKay April 19, 2016 at 5:20am

Absolutely gorgeous! The instructions mention an SVG file is available, but I only see a PDF. Thanks.

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1. Lia April 19, 2016 at 7:41am
  
  @MaryKay
  
  The SVG file has been uploaded, thanks for letting me know! 🙂
  
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  1. MaryKay April 19, 2016 at 11:13am
    
    @Lia
    
    Thank you!
    
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    1. Lia April 20, 2016 at 7:52am
      
      @MaryKay
      
      🙂
      
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karen April 19, 2016 at 12:33am

I had tried to make my own rosebuds but Lia these look so much better than my poor attempt. Though saying that using your templates has meant I now do have the confidence to try my own designs even if they aren’t as good as yours!
I look forward to making these and adding them into a rose bouquet I am making for a friend’s wedding anniversary.
Love your designs and can’t wait to get my craft room finished so I can start to use my Cricut Explore Air.
Karen x

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1. Lia April 20, 2016 at 7:54am
  
  @karen
  
  Your sweet comment put a huge smile on my face:-) I am all about teaching a reigniting creativity.
  
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  1. karen April 24, 2016 at 3:13am
    
    @Lia
    
    Trying these today so excited!
    
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Judi April 18, 2016 at 9:51pm

Excuse me where is the SVG file?

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1. Lia April 19, 2016 at 7:41am
  
  @Judi
  
  It’s there now! 🙂
  
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Susan April 18, 2016 at 9:23pm

Hi Lia
Do you have an SVG for this? If not I’ll convert.
Love it! ??

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1. Lia April 19, 2016 at 7:42am
  
  @Susan
  
  I just uploaded it, sorry for the delay! 🙂
  
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Maxie April 18, 2016 at 8:24pm

Beautiful, as always.

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1. Lia April 19, 2016 at 8:07am
  
  @Maxie
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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Cynthia April 18, 2016 at 6:15pm

Thanks so much for the templates and directions. I want to make a small bud vase for my mom for Mother’s Day.

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1. Lia April 19, 2016 at 8:08am
  
  @Cynthia
  
  How nice, I’m sure she will love it!
  
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Valerie April 18, 2016 at 5:28pm

any way we can get this in a Svg file instead of a pdf?

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1. Lia April 19, 2016 at 7:56am
  
  @Valerie
  
  The SVG has been uploaded!
  
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  1. Valerie April 22, 2016 at 5:08am
    
    @Lia
    
    thanks so much Lia…..again love your flowers!!!!
    
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Sharyn April 18, 2016 at 5:18pm

Your roses are so real looking as are all the flowers you create.

Thank you so much for sharing.

Sharyn

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1. Lia April 19, 2016 at 8:08am
  
  @Sharyn
  
  You’re so welcome! 🙂
  
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Susan April 18, 2016 at 5:16pm

Hi. Where is the template for the rose bud. I don’t see it at the bottom of the site
Thank you

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1. Lia April 19, 2016 at 7:46am
  
  @Susan
  
  I just uploaded it, sorry for the hiccup! 🙂
  
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cindy April 18, 2016 at 5:09pm

paper rose bud template is missing the template–

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1. Lia April 19, 2016 at 7:57am
  
  @cindy
  
  It has been uploaded 🙂
  
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Korinna April 18, 2016 at 12:34pm

That is so gorgeous! Thank you very much for sharing this with us.

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1. Lia April 19, 2016 at 7:47am
  
  @Korinna
  
  You’re welcome, enjoy!
  
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