How to DIY a Paper Flower Bouquet

It’s finally here! Part 1 of the ‘How to build a paper flower bouquet.’

I posted last week on how to stem a paper flower and now I want to show you how to get a beautiful arrangement!

You can view all available flower templates for download here or click each flower style name listed below to be taken to that specific template.

I decided to go with a soft peachy pinks, nudes and pops of black and gold for the color scheme.

Templates Used

Ruby Rose
Anemone
Peony
Diana Rose

You can also download these is a set variety here: DIY Bouquet Template Set

I used my Ruby rose template to make the roses and anemones. I also used my latest flower the Diana style rose, which can be designed 2 different ways using the same template! (view Diana Rose tutorial here) and I used my favorite peony template as well.

I loved creating these bouquets for brides, bridesmaids and as centerpieces for wedding and events. I want to share with all the tips I’ve learned over 5 years of paper crafting.

While it is not included in this bouquet the Dahlia template also makes for a great bouquet addition too.

Supplies you will need

Paper flower templates (I recommend a cutting machine for some of these flowers I am using in this particular bouquet, but you can always hand cut if you are brave!)
174 gram weighted card stock in assorted shades. I usually tell people to pick 2-3 colors that work well together and then 2 different shades of those colors plus maybe 1 bold color for contrast like I did with the black in my bouquet. This makes it look more natural and not so perfect since nature isn’t perfect!
Corsage floral tape
18 gauge wire
Leaf greenery templates (most my flower templates come with leaves included)
Ribbon of choice
Any rhinestone embellishments you wish to add either to the flower centers or the bouquet handle as shown above.
Patience!