Video Tutorial: Crepe Paper African Violet
Violet Vibes
Put a much-needed spring in your step with this next project—our Crepe Paper African Violet! This gorgeous craft, part of our "growth" themed April collection, is sure to inspire you this spring. As a bonus, the video tutorial for this project drops on April 11th and will guide you every step of the way!
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With the help of our video tutorial, the Crepe Paper African Violet is the perfect project for any of our beginner-level crafters who are ready to take their skills up a notch. Moreover, the video will walk you through the entire process, from the first cut to the last fold. Don’t worry if this is your first time working with crepe paper — this tutorial will help you gain confidence as you go. You’ll pick up some fantastic new techniques, and by the end, you’ll be amazed at how realistic these blooms can look!
African Violets, first discovered in Tanzania in the late 19th century, have become favorites in homes around the world. Known for their soft, velvety petals and breathtaking colors, they symbolize love, loyalty, and devotion — a fitting reminder that all good things need time to bloom. Additionally, the bright purple petals add the perfect pop of color to your spring decor.
We love bringing you paper floral designs that can outshine the real deal. In our video tutorial, we’ll show you how to bring your Crepe Paper African Violet into vibrant technicolor. For example, you’ll learn to work with crepe paper’s natural texture to create petals that look ready to bloom! Additionally, all your newly acquired tips and tricks will help you with other projects down the road, making this a wonderful opportunity to grow as a maker.
Finally, when your Crepe Paper African Violet is complete, it’s time to show it off! What could be better than that?
We’d love to see how you display your masterpiece, so share your photos with us on Instagram using #MadeWithLia or post them in our crafters’ community. After all, it’s always fun to share your creations and get inspired by fellow crafters!
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- Lia Griffith Extra-Fine Crepe Paper – Chiffon, Lilac, and Juniper
- Lia Griffith Heavy Crepe Paper – Nectarine
- Lia Griffith Double-Sided Crepe Paper - Fern & Moss
- Paint Marker - White
- PanPastel - Violet (470.5), Chromium Oxide Green Extra Dark (660.1), and Burnt Sienna (740.5)
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Leave a CommentHello! I don’t have a spring ball, is it absolutely necessary or is there something else I can use to get a similar effect? Thank you
You mean a steel ball? Yes, you can use a wood bead or even a spun ball to help form the petals.
Hi…for anyone having a hard time twisting the little yellow stamen with your fingers, I discovered that the pointy tweezers work great to get in there and pinch/squish the stamen!
Love that! I am a huge fan of the pointy tweezers.
Hi again! Regarding the sizing change…there seems to be a black overlay on the new uploaded file that covers the pattern. You can get rid of it when you hide the layer, but instructions aren’t visible. Thanks for the adjustment!
Whoops! It has now been fixed 🙂
Hi Lia!
I am confused by the sizing guidelines. On the svg file it says to resize the box to 5 x 5, which makes the petals very tiny….much smaller than the pdf template. What am I doing wrong?
5×5 was a mistype it should be 7×7 and the SVG has now been updated!
I just finished making these and love how they look. I did a minor modification and used white PanPastel rather than white paint. I wanted a softer edge. Thanks for such a great design!
That is a great idea! Share photos on the community page if you have not already!
Lia, I found the video! Thank you so much!
Will you tell me the size of your container for the Violet?
Actually, I just added it to the post! We finished editing early. Refresh the screen, and you will see it. 🙂
The container is 3 inches tall. It is a little one.
Thank you!!!
Hello Lia! Am I overlooking the video? Thank you!
It will be posted next week! 🙂
Lia, thank you so very much!!
You are so welcome. 🙂
Oh my goodness, I’m so over the moon to see this!! A few months ago when asked what flowers we’d like to see created, I suggested an African Violet. I just love them and cannot keep one alive to save my life. I’m so thrilled to be able to make one that will always look amazing. Thank you Lia and team!
Yes! We always add member suggestions to our list! We will have a full video for this shortly. 🙂
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