We love how these beauties reflect the light and stun from every angle. The supplies and steps you need to make your own painted crepe paper tulips are listed below so you can spring to it! If you’re new to making crepe paper flowers, make sure to watch our 10 things to know about crepe paper on our getting started page.
Going Dutch
Dust off your wooden clogs fellow Oregonians because the annual tulip festival is almost upon us! For those of you who don’t live in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve found a way to bring the beauty of these dutch bulbs to your own home. These gorgeous painted crepe paper tulips are the product of a winning combination — our extra fine crepe paper and pan pastels that make the colors pop.
We will show you how to color your flowers in our step-by-step photo tutorial below. For more tips on this technique, you can also watch our video tutorial on using PanPastel. Want more ideas? Browse more paper tulips for springtime.
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Tools
- Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo 4 (optional)
- Craft Scissors
- Low-Temp Hot Glue Gun
- Pan Pastel Sponge
Materials
- Lia Griffith Extra-Fine Crepe Paper — Juniper, Mango, Evergreen, Vanilla
- PanPastel – Magenta and Bright Yellow Green
- 18-Gauge Green Paper Covered Wire
- Floral Tape — Fern
Instructions for Painted Crepe Crepe Paper Tulips
- Gather your craft tools and materials. Then download the tulip pattern below.
- Cut the crepe paper according to the pattern, using your scissors or a cutting machine.
- Fold a petal in half, slightly off-center. Fold up the longer end to make a crease in the center, then add dab of glue to ends to secure.
- Continue with each petal and then curl your paper petals with the edge of your scissors.
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12 Comments
I love your site and all the flowers you create. I have been having so much fun. The patterns are fun and easy to create beautiful flowers, however I am having trouble with the pan pastel part. Either it doesn’t stay on the flower and ends up more in clumps on my table or i get too much on the flower and it doesn’t look blended. Do you have a video or anything you can recommend that helps with the application of the pan pastels. I love the dimension and color it adds to the flower but I am having trouble with the process. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Michelle. So happy to hear you are enjoying these projects. 🙂 Here is a video for the PanPastel. https://liagriffith.com/video-tutorial-how-to-color-paper-flowers-with-panpastel/
Is there a way to set the pastel color so it doesn’t rub off on anything one completed?
You can use a fixative spray! https://www.amazon.com/Krylon-K01305-Coatings-11-Ounce-UV-Resistant/dp/B00397STRW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=fixative+spray&qid=1564682397&s=gateway&sr=8-3
What color paper and pastel did you use for the lighter shade of tulip in this picture? I have made the mango and magenta tulips and they are stunning! Would like to make the other tulip to complement.
Thank you!
Hi Pilar,
We used Honeysuckle from our Secret Garden Collection for the lighter pink tulips with the Orange (280.5) PanPastel. 🙂
I am your newest fan. I started with Origami two years ago, then evolved to paper Christmas ornaments. Then I discovered the beauty of paper flowers and crepe paper. Your web site is fabulous and full of so many flowers to make. Thanks so much!
Aww thank you for the sweet comment! I’m so glad you found us and that you’ve found the love in paper flowers 🙂
Hi! Awesome flowers! But where is I can get a paper pattern for this project? Can your give me a link?
Hi there, the pattern is available at the bottom of the post for members to download!
Wonderful! 🙂
Thank you!!