Paper Succulent Template: How to Make Paper Succulent Flowers
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Paper Succulent Template: How to Make Paper Succulent Flowers
I’ve had many requests to create a Paper Succulent Template – yup you guessed it, we are making classic succulents as paper flowers! But what is exciting is that I am giving one of the templates as a sample away to you free today.
Succulents are a highly desired primitive desert beauty, so bringing them into my paper flower collection was a must! I took the time to create three different succulent designs! Despite the slightly different petal tips, you can make each of these succulents the same way. Let me share my supply list so we can get started!
You can even learn how to stem your succulents here or watch the full paper succulent video tutorial right here!
Supplies
- Paper succulent templates – I have one freebie succulent in the Freebie Vault – otherwise, download all the designs and format options here!
- Glue gun
- Scissors
- Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore (if you are new to Cricut be sure to download my guide to Cricut Design Space – Cricut Confidence!)
- Wood dowel
- Distress ink and ink sponges
- Floral wire
Grab your free succulent paper flower template in my Freebie Vault when you join my creative community! Find it under the small flower templates section – or download all styles and formats here in the shop!
Ready for more paper flowers?! Download The Joy of Paper Flowers ebook for 24 flower templates and tutorials including these succulents!
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Step 1
Begin by cutting out all your petal layers. I use six different petal sizes – 2 of each for every flower. You will, therefore, have 12 petal layers per succulent. Cutting machine measurements are as follows:
- 1st (largest petal) – 3 x 3 inches
- 2nd – 2.5 x 2.5 inches
- 3rd – 2.2 x 2.2 inches
- 4th – 2 x 2 inches
- 5th – 1.6 x 1.6 inches
- 6th – 1.3 x 1.3 inches
Step 2
Fold all the petal points up; this is going to give the succulent depth. You can try to make it, so all the petals flow the same direction for a cleaner look.
Step 3
The next step is to begin layering. Start with gluing your 2 most giant petals on top of another by adding glue to the center. Try not to stack them directly but have the petal alternate, as shown in the 4th block above.
Step 4
You will continue adding in the remaining ten succulent petal layers until you reach the middle. When you get to the very last tiniest petal layer, try to curl the petals around each other a bit and pinch the bottom before gluing in for a more closed center. You can use a thin wood dowel for curling if you want to.
Step 5
Enjoy your lush beauty and tell me how you used this paper succulent template in the comments below! If you want to know how to stem a paper flower, you can find that tutorial here!
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