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Crepe Paper Poinsettia Tutorial: Free Poinsettia Flower Template

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Crepe Paper Poinsettia Flower Tutorial: Create Christmas and Holiday decor with this free poinsettia template and step by step tutorial.

Poinsettias are definitely the flower that comes to mine at Christmas time. Every year I expand my DIY paper poinsettia collection. And this year I am adding a new crepe paper poinsettia flower that looks very realistic. Past years have included some rather large wall poinsettias – check out the classic style and my Noel style here.

But this year, I wanted to make a paper poinsettia that really looks as close to the real thing as possible. Crepe paper is your best friend for making realistic paper flowers, and I am going to teach you a fun technique to use the grain of the crepe paper to your advantage.

Large red crepe paper poinsettia flower craft.

This crepe paper poinsettia flower tutorial is ideal for beginners and can easily be cut by hand with scissors or use your Cricut Maker to cut them for you with the rotary blade! Be sure to read this guide on cutting crepe paper with your Maker.

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DIY Poinsettia Paper Flower Tutorial: Create Christmas and Holiday decor with this free poinsettia template and step by step tutorial.

Review the supplies you will need for this project below then scroll down for a full step-by-step video tutorial! You can also check out my entire list of Pro Paper Flower Supplies here!

Supplies for Crepe Paper Poinsettia Flowers

Crepe Paper Poinsettia Flower Tutorial: Create Christmas and Holiday decor with this free poinsettia template and step by step tutorial.

Cutting Your Crepe Paper Poinsettia Petals

  • 12 smaller petal halves
  • 12 larger petal halves
  • 6 leaf petal halves
  • Cut your crepe paper so the grain runs diagonally. You can see how I set mine up in Design Space below
  • 6 one-inch squares

Cutting machine measurements (H x W)

The measurements written below are the size of the petals when they are NOT turned at a diagonal in Design Space. Your bound box will change these measurements when you rotate them. I recommend setting your measurements (if needed) then rotating your petals after.

  • Larger petal: 5.7 x 1.8 inches
  • Smaller petal: 4.1 x 1.3 inches
  • Leaf petal: 5.1 x 1.8 inches
  • 6 one inch squares

Note: If you are cutting by hand just print the template on cardstock and cut your petals out with the template running diagonally to the grain of the paper.

Crepe Paper Poinsettia Flower Tutorial: Create Christmas and Holiday decor with this free poinsettia template and step by step tutorial.

DIY Poinsettia Flower Video Tutorial

Ready to make these festive holiday blooms? Watch the full crepe paper poinsettia flower tutorial video below or review the quick-glance picture tutorial!

How to Make A Poinsettia Flower Craft From Crepe Paper

  1. Create the poinsettia center stamen by wrapping crepe paper around the pearl and wire clusters. Hold the crepe paper on by wrapping corsage tape around the base and down the stem. 
  2. Cut out your crepe poinsettia petals and glue them overlapping each other with a thin wire in between. Repeat that six times. 
  3. Holding your poinsettia stamen, begin adding the smaller poinsettia petals to the center, wrapping with floral corsage tape down the stems to secure. 
  4. Repeat this until you have added all the petals onto the flower. 
  5. Fan out the poinsettia crepe petals to shape the flower. 
  6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the leaves as well. 
  7. Make a bunch of paper poinsettias and add them to an arrangement or vase!
How to craft crepe paper poinsettias for christmas decorations.

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Crepe Paper Poinsettia Flower Tutorial: Create Christmas and Holiday decor with this free poinsettia template and step by step tutorial.

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