Receiving a beautifully wrapped gift is such a delight! It truly shows that someone has put extra thought and care into your present. There’s something particularly satisfying about untying a delicate ribbon on a beautifully wrapped box, isn’t there?
If you’re looking for a simple yet stunning way to elevate your gift wrapping, tissue paper flowers are the perfect solution. Inspired by crafting blogs, this tutorial will guide you through creating these lovely embellishments to make your gifts truly stand out.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Gift Wrap Tissue Paper in your choice of colors
- Scissors
- Thin wire (jewelry wire or floral wire works well)
- Ribbon (optional, for attaching the flower to the gift)
- Craft paper or wrapping paper
Step-by-Step Guide to Making Tissue Paper Flowers:
- Prepare the Tissue Paper: Begin by taking a few sheets of gift wrap tissue paper. Cut them into rectangles or squares, approximately 5 to 8 inches in width. The exact size depends on how large you want your flower to be and the size of your gift box. Don’t worry about perfect uniformity – slight variations will add to the handmade charm. Stack 6 to 8 pieces of tissue paper together.
Stack of white gift wrap tissue paper sheets for DIY flower
- Accordion Fold: Starting from the bottom, fold the stacked tissue paper in an accordion style, creating folds about 3/4 of an inch wide. Continue folding back and forth until you reach the end of the tissue paper strip.
Accordion folding white tissue paper for handmade flower
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Secure the Center: Take a small piece of wire and wrap it tightly around the midpoint of your accordion-folded tissue paper. Twist the wire to secure it firmly in place.
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Shape the Petals: Now, it’s time to shape your flower petals. Cut the ends of the folded tissue paper to create different petal shapes. Rounded edges will create a softer, more rounded flower, while pointed edges will give a more starburst-like appearance. Experiment with different shapes to achieve your desired flower style. Ensure you cut both ends of the folded tissue paper in roughly the same shape for symmetry.
Cutting tips of folded gift wrap tissue paper to shape flower petals
- Fluff the Flower: This is where the magic happens! Gently begin to separate the layers of tissue paper, pulling each layer upwards and towards the center. Work your way around the flower, carefully separating each sheet.
Separating layers of tissue paper to create a fluffy flower for gift wrapping
Continue fluffing and separating the layers until you achieve a full, flower-like shape. Remember to pull the layers towards one side to maintain the flower shape and avoid creating a pom-pom. The bottom of the flower should remain relatively flat, making it easy to attach to your gift.
Adding Tissue Paper Flowers to Your Gift Wrap:
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Wrap Your Gift: Start by wrapping your gift in plain craft paper or your preferred wrapping paper. Craft paper provides a beautiful, understated base that allows the tissue paper flower to truly pop.
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Add Ribbon (Optional): Tie a satin or decorative ribbon around your wrapped gift. This adds another layer of elegance and provides a base for attaching the tissue paper flower.
Gift wrapped in craft paper with satin ribbon, ready for tissue paper flower
- Attach the Flower: Use the wire from the tissue paper flower to attach it to the ribbon on your gift. Simply twist the wire around the ribbon to secure the flower in place. You can trim the excess wire and ribbon ends for a neat finish.
Attaching handmade tissue paper flower to ribbon on wrapped gift
Creative Variations:
Experiment with different colors of gift wrap tissue paper to create unique floral accents. You can even combine two different colors of tissue paper within a single flower for a two-toned effect. Varying the petal shapes and tissue paper colors allows you to create a diverse bouquet of tissue paper flowers to adorn your gifts.
Variety of gift wrap tissue paper flowers in different colors and petal shapes
These tissue paper flowers are perfect for adding a personal and beautiful touch to gifts for any occasion, from birthdays and bridal showers to Mother’s Day and baby showers. They are a wonderful alternative to traditional gift wrap and are sure to impress your recipients with your thoughtfulness and creativity. With just a few extra minutes, you can transform a simply wrapped gift into a stunning presentation.
