Have you ever collected tissue paper and wondered how you could use it to make beautiful flower arrangements? If so, you’re in luck! Using tissue paper to make flowers is a fun and easy way to display your bouquet. All you have to do is take a few simple steps and you’ll have a gorgeous flower arrangement in no time! In this tutorial, I’ll go over how to make a simple flower arrangement from tissue paper, as well as some tips on how to personalize your flowers so they look as great as they feel.
How To Make Flowers Out Of Tissue Paper
- Take a piece of tissue paper and fold it in half.
- Take the other end of the tissue paper and fold it in half over the top edge of your folded tissue.
- Fold the tissue in half again, but this time you should leave the bottom edge open so that you have a triangle shape.
- Fold the bottom edge up to meet the top of your triangle shape, and then fold over that top point to make a flower shape. (If you want to make more complex flowers, like roses or daisies, place several small petals into one large centerpiece.)
- You can decorate your flower by adding ribbons or other decorative pieces on either side of your flower. You could also add a bow around each side of your flower or even use wire to make an intricate bouquet!
What Can You Make From Tissue Paper?
Tissue Paper Flowers
These are the simplest flowers you can make from tissue paper. They’re perfect for a simple bouquet.
Tissue Paper Wreath
You can also make a pretty wreath from tissue paper. You’ll need to work with your tissue paper a little bit in order to get the look of a wreath, but if you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive wreath this is the one for you!
Tissue Paper Garland
You can also make pretty garlands with your tissue paper, either just by wrapping it around things or even making it into something more elaborate (such as a bow)!
Tissue Paper Scraps and Leaves
You can use scraps or leaves from your tissue paper flower arrangement to create other pieces that will add to the beauty of your bouquets, such as corsages or boutonnieres!
Tissue Paper Hearts
Another easy decoration to create is hearted-out tissue paper flowers. All it takes is a little glue and you’re ready to go!
Tissue Paper Birdcages
You can also make pretty birdcages from your tissue paper, either by hand or with a few simple tools!
Tissue Paper Pompoms
You can also make pretty pompoms out of tissue paper, either by using a glue gun or just by wrapping them around something!
How To Make Flowers From Tissue Paper
- Collect some tissue paper. You can use any type of tissue paper that you like. I used two different kinds of tissue paper, one white and the other colored. You can also use tissue paper with different types and colors if you like.
- Cut your tissue paper into small pieces, about 4-6 inches long. This will give you enough length to make a beautiful flower arrangement. If you don’t have enough pieces, just create more!
- Using your scissors cut the pieces of tissue paper into individual petals and leaves to form a flower or flower arrangement. For example, I cut my white piece of tissue paper into four smaller pieces (two petals and two leaves) for my yellow flower arrangement in this tutorial. Here are some pictures of my own flowers made from tissue paper:
- To create a beautiful colorful bouquet all you need to do is arrange the petals in a way that looks pleasing to you! Experiment with different ways to arrange the petals to create a new flower arrangement. For example, you can arrange your flowers so that each one is separate or you can arrange them as a cluster or bouquet. You can also create bunches of flowers and then arrange them together in different ways. The possibilities are endless!
- When you’re finished arranging your flowers, hang them up! You can do this by simply placing the individual petals directly on the wall with a pin or using tape to hold them up – whatever works for you.
How To Personalize Your Flowers
- To make your flowers look even more personalized, you can use some of your favorite colored tissue paper to create patterns on the petals and leaves. I used some of my favorite colors for my yellow flower arrangement. You can also use different colored tissue paper to create a pattern on your flowers.
- For a more personal touch, you can write on the petals and leaves using a permanent marker or paint pen! You can write words or messages that are meaningful to you, or leave blank spaces for people to write their names (or any other message) on the flowers. Here is an example of how I personalized my yellow flower arrangement.
- Create unique patterns by arranging different colors of tissue paper with different patterns and textures. For example, I used two different types of tissue paper with different textures – one was smooth and one was textured – to create this beautiful blue flower arrangement.
An Easy Flower Arrangement From Tissue Paper
- In the first step of this tutorial, you’ll need some tissue paper. You can use any kind of tissue paper; however, I recommend using 100 percent recycled paper. If you don’t have recycled paper, you can still use regular tissue paper, but make sure to cut it into smaller pieces so the flowers are easier to make.
- Once you have your tissue paper, you will want to shape the flowers. You can use a lot of different methods, but I recommend using a round cutter and shaping the flowers in a circular motion. This will create a nice-looking flower arrangement.
- Next, you’ll want to add some color to your arrangement! You can use any color you like, but I recommend using a light blue or green for your flowers. These colors will really show up against the white tissue paper.
- To finish off your flower arrangement, you’ll want to add some extra details like petals or stems. You can use a lot of different methods to add these details, but I prefer using a straight edge and cutting the petals and stem at an angle so they look more like they are growing out of the flowers.
A Simple Flower Arrangement From Tissue Paper
- To create a simple flower arrangement, you can use tissue paper to make any shape you like. For example, I made this heart-shaped flower arrangement from tissue paper.
- You can also create patterns on your flowers. For example, I used a piece of green tissue paper with a pattern that was created by using different colors of tissue paper to create the pattern on my red flower arrangement.
- For a more personal touch, you can write on the petals and leaves using a permanent marker or paint pen! You can write words or messages that are meaningful to you, or leave blank spaces for people to write their names (or any other message) on the flowers. Here is an example of how I personalized my red flower arrangement
Conclusion
This easy tutorial will show you how to make beautiful flowers from just a few pieces of tissue paper! All you need are some scissors, some paper, and some creativity!