How to Make Big Paper Succulents Story

How to Make Big Paper Succulents

My new giant paper succulent templates come in both printable PDF and SVG cut files so you can easily hand-cut with scissors or use your favorite cutting machine.

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The best part about these succulent templates is that you can easily create extra-large, large, medium and small flowers!

– Cardstock – Glue gun – Scissors – Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore – Giant succulent templates

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For each flower, you will cut out six petals in every size – one of each side of the 6-sided base, and then four center petals.

I cut about a 1.5 -2-inch slit at the very bottom, creased the petal down the center gently then overlapped the slit at the base.

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Using the 6-sided base start by adding all 6 extra large petals – one to each side of the base.

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Repeat the process with the large petals now, placing them in between the extra large petals below.

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