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DIY Paper Orchid Flower Tutorial with Templates

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Abbi's hand arranges a tall pink and yellow orchid with seven blossoms. The orchids, which you can learn how to make, sit in a white vase on a white table with a blue swirled backdrop.

I’ve always loved how bright and elegant orchids are! Orchids in nature are challenging to keep up with, so I am delighted to share this paper orchid tutorial in collaboration with Michaels Craft Stores.

I crafted these beauties from pink and purple cardstock with the help of my Cricut Maker machine! Abbi Kirsten Community attracts many crafters, from beginners to pros. For those newer to creating paper crafts visit my full paper flower supply list and my expert collection of frequently asked questions which will have you make wow-worthy flowers in no time!

Two vases filled with stands of pink and yellow paper orchids that look so real and are easy to make using this tutorial.

This paper orchid tutorial is beginner-friendly, and as a special treat, I am providing the SVG orchid templates as a free SVG – download below!

My Cricut is always the powerhouse of my crafting success. Michaels Craft Store is my favorite place to shop for supplies – I’m there almost every week! If you don’t have Michaels near you or do not wish to go out then just use my links below to ship the supplies right to you!

Pink DIY paper orchids fill a clear vase placed next to a Cricut machine in front of a swirled blue background. You don’t need a Cricut to create these flowers.

Love paper roses and other paper flowers as much as I do? Download The Joy of Paper Flowers eBook and template bundle, which has more than 24 flower templates, leaves, and centers. I even walk you through styling a paper flower bouquet and orchid arrangements.

The Joy of Paper Flowers is available as an eBook tutorial and includes over 20 flower templates. The book is decorated with paper flower photos. The book lays on many colors of cardstock and embellishments on a wooden table.

Supplies Needed to Make DIY Paper Orchid Flowers

Let’s review the supplies for this paper orchid craft project:

Laid out on a white marble tabletop are the supplies needed to make easy DIY paper orchid flowers. Note you do not need a Cricut cutting machine, but it certainly helps!

How to Make Super Easy DIY Paper Orchid Flowers

Once you have all your supplies together, it is time to create these stunning flowers. You can learn how to make DIY orchid flowers by watching my YouTube tutorial or by following my step-by-step instructions with pictures. Make sure you download the free orchid template first.

Download Orchid Templates

Download these free orchid paper flower templates in SVG cut files and PDF printable format by creating an account on the form below, then check your email to set your free account password. 

If you are already a member, then log into your account right here and find it in the Small Paper Flower section or type in the search bar DESIGN #21, and voila! You have your freebie!

Step-by-Step Paper Orchid Tutorial

Below is a picture tutorial of the orchid creation process. Follow along and learn how to make paper orchids for yourself!

This 6-image collage details the first 8 steps of making DIY paper orchid flowers, including the supplies needed, cutting the orchid template, and folding the first paper orchid flowers.
  1. Cut the paper orchids using my Cricut templates. If you don’t own a Cricut cutting machine, you can use scissors
  2. Place a sheet of cardstock onto the LightGrip mat and then load the paper into the machine. Press “Go” when prompted.
  3. Once cut, gently peel the mat away from the cardstock. Then gently peel away the cut designs.
  4. Repeat for each color of cardstock.
  5. (OPTIONAL): To enhance the look of your paper orchids, use some distressed pigment ink and a small sponge to add some color to the center of the orchid blooms. For example, I used a dark pink pigment on light pink cardstock. This adds dimension to your flowers.
  6. Shape the paper flower petals by gently creasing down the center, then curl backward using the dowel rod. Do this for all petals. Curl the two center pieces inwards as well.
  7. To assemble the paper orchid flowers, use your glue gun to place a dot of glue in the center of the 3 point petal, and place the 2 point petal on top, right in the center.
  8. Glue the floral wire tip at the flower’s center. We will assemble the orchid’s center right on top of this wire tip. Make sure the wire is secure.
This six-image collage details how to make stunning strands of pink paper orchid flowers by creating a stem, wrapping the stem with floral paper, and adding the paper orchid blooms and leaves

Building Your Paper Orchid Flower

  1. Glue the two center pieces together, then glue them on top of the wire in the center of the assembled petals.
  2. Repeat this process for 3 to 6 paper orchid blooms.
  3. Wrap the thicker floral wire in corsage tape. This makes the green more natural-looking.
  4. Trim down any orchid wires that are too long.
  5. Prep corsage tape by ripping off strips and placing them aside.
  6. Starting at the top, add each orchid bloom to the thick floral wire with corsage tape. If you made different size paper orchid flowers, you want the larger flowers towards the bottom and the smaller ones on top.
  7. Work progressively down the floral wire until you have as many orchid flowers as you want.
  8. (OPTIONAL) You can add leaves as desired. I like to curl them with a wood dowel. Add them to the base of the floral wire with a little bit of glue and add another leaf to the opposite side to create a mirrored image.

I like to place my paper flower orchids in a lovely vase, but you can do whatever you like!

Print out this DIY paper orchids craft project using the craft card below, and don’t forget to share photos of your completed paper flowers in the Facebook group!

Free Spring Flower SVG Files

Check out a bunch of free flower SVG cut files below from my fellow creators!

The images shows 19 free flower themed SVG cut files in a collage.

Paper Orchid SVG Flower Templates | Abbi Kirsten Collections

Daisy Flower SVG | Persia Lou

Wild and Free SVG | Crafting Overload

Spring Florals | Brooklyn Berry Designs

Flower Pop Up Card | Gina C. Creates

Flowers Feed the Soul Daisy SVG | Color Me Crafty

Boho Daisy Libbey Glass Wrap | The Denver Housewife

Bloom Wildly | The Quiet Grove

Love Spring Shadow Box SVG | Dinosaur Mama

Lilacs | Kiy’s Craftroom

Flower Market | Crafty Life Mom

Best Buds | Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Stay Wild | Liz on Call

Live Life in Full Bloom | Simple Made Pretty

Spring Blooms Layered Card | The Bearded Housewife

Live Simply Bloom Wildly | The Walnut Street House

Spring Floral Wreath | Extraordinary Chaos

Just A Wildflower In Love With Sunshine | Sunshine and Munchkins

Raising Wildflowers | Tried & True Creative

DIY Paper Orchid Flower Tutorial Cover Image

DIY Paper Orchid Flower Tutorial with Templates

Active Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how easy it is to make gorgeous DIY paper orchid flowers for your home or as gifts.

Instructions

Cut and Assemble the Orchid Petals

  1. Cut the orchids from my template using either your Cricut machine or scissors.
  2. If you are using a Cricut cutting machine: place a sheet of cardstock onto the blue mat. Load the paper and press the "Go" button when instructed.
  3. Remember to gently peel the mat away from the cut design to prevent curling. Then peel the mat away from the cut design.
  4. Cut each color of cardstock and orchid parts you will need.
  5. (OPTIONAL) You can distress the petals to give them a 3-D look and a more realistic illusion of texture. Use the ink and sponges to create an ombre petal look. Try to use dark ink on light paper and visa-verse.
  6. Shape the paper flower petals by gently creasing down the center. Curl the petals backward using a wood dowel, and curl the two inner pieces inward.

Assemble the Orchid Blooms

  1. Place a hot glue dot in the center of the 3-point petal.
  2. Place a 2-point petal on top of the glue on the 3-point petal.
  3. Glue the floral wire tip at the flower’s center. This will be the wire on which we will assemble the orchid's center.
  4. Add the yellow center to the pink center with glue.
  5. Glue the completed center pieces on top of the wire in the center of the assembled petal blooms.
  6. Repeat this process for 3 to 6 paper orchid blooms.
  7. Wrap corsage tape around the thicker floral wire.
  8. Trim down any orchid wires that are too long.
  9. Prep corsage tape by ripping off strips and placing them aside.
  10. Beginning at the top, add each completed orchid bloom to the thick floral wire with the prepared corsage tape. Larger flowers go at the bottom and get smaller as you progress up the floral wire.
  11. (OPTIONAL) Add leaves if desired. I like to curl the leaves with a wood dowel and add them to the floral wire with glue.

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