Family Best Time >> Home & Garden

How to make paper moms

Introduction

Autumn centerpiece

Orange, purple, plum, and rusty red create a lush fall backdrop for any table.

Step 1

How to make paper moms

Crop Shapes

Cut out the petals and leaves using the template outline.

Step 2

How to make paper moms

Curl

Use the edge of the scissors to curl each petal toward the center. Fold the sheets in half and roll up the edges of the sheet.

Step 3

How to make paper moms

Stack Petals

Nest four sets of petals inside each other with #1 on top. Dab glue to center of petals #2 through #4. Twist petals as you glue to wobble.

Stage 4

How to make paper moms

Attach sheet

On the back of the floral glue sheet with the center crease facing you.

Step 5

How to make paper moms

Options

To make the mother attachable, glue a hair clip, mini clothespin, or flower magnet to the back of the paper.

Step 6

How to make paper moms

Add a stem

To make a stem flower, put together floral wire, floral tape, and a round green sheet of paper. Cut a slit to center in the round paper.

Step 7

How to make paper moms

Add attachment piece to stem

Bend the end of the floral wire to create a spiral and slide the wire through the slit in the round piece of paper.

Step 8

How to make paper moms

Glue the stem to the flower

Tape the paper disk to the back of the flower to hold the wire in place.

Step 9

How to make paper moms

Wrap the wire

Wrap the floral tape around the floral wire from the base of the flower. Gently pull while wrapping to activate the stick.

Step 10

How to make paper moms

Show with pride

Use your paper mums for bouquets, gift decorations, hair flowers, or napkin rings.