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Supplies: Crepe Paper (Greens + Colors), Stamen, Leaves, Template, Wire (26 or 28 Gauge), Pipe Cleaners, Glue (Coccoina Glue Stick or Paste or Alleen's Tacky Glue), Scissors, Paint Brush or Pencil, Ribbon (optional), Binder Clips (optional, for holding template to crepe while cutting)
Template: Click here to download a free pdf of our Crepe Paper Valentine Flower Template.
Step 1: Cut pieces: Using templates, cut petals, calyx and stem wrap out of crepe paper. Make sure grain of crepe paper is running up/down on each piece to allow for shaping. You can cut multiple petals at once by folding crepe in an accordion shape -- we find 3 layers of crepe ideal for ease of cutting.
To make one (1) flower of Style A or B: cut 9 Petals, 1 Calyx A and 1 Stem Strip.
To make one (1) flower of Style C: cut 9 Petals, 1 Calyx B and 1 Stem Strip.
To make one (1) flower of Style D: cut 3 Petals, 1 Calyx B and 1 Stem Strip.
(The instructions below are for Style A, B and C but the concept is the same for a flower with less petals like Style D.)
Step 2: Shape petals: "Cup" petals by gently stretching crepe outward and around thumbs at midpoint. Curl petal tips by gently but firmly wrapping edges around a paintbrush or pencil.
Step 3: Create stem and stamen: Bend a pipe cleaner in half (any color is suitable -- we will cover it by wrapping the stem later). Place approximately 15 double-ended stamen evenly in the bend. Point stamen upward and twist pipe cleaner securely to hold stamen in place. Add 5 single ended stamen -- 3 on one side, 2 on the other -- with tips placed slightly higher. Use a 6" piece of wire to secure all together by tightly wrapping upward. Wrap over the bend slightly to keep stamen pointing upward and tightly grouped.
Step 4: Add petals: Cut a 14" piece of wire. Place the first petal so the shortest stamen sit at roughly the same height as the dip in the heart. Place the second petal next to the first, partially overlapping. Place the third petal in the remaining space, also overlapping. The three petals should be spaced evenly around the stem. Wrap with wire to secure petals in place by wrapping over petal bases by about 1/2" with 5 wraps of wire (we will use this same wire to wrap the rest of the petals).
Continue adding petals: Place 3 more petals in this style and wrap wire around again 5 times. Adjust petals if needed. Place last 3 petals. wrap wire 5 times to secure. Use remaining length of wire to wrap downward tightly to secure bases of petals.
Step 6: Add calyx: Before adding glue, try placing the calyx at the base of the flower to get an idea for how it will fit and look. The goal is to just cover the wire securing the petals at the base of the bloom. When confident with placement, add glue to lower edge of calyx, place over wired area of petals and wrap calyx around base of flower, "tucking and folding" as needed. When placed, pinch to secure, let dry.
Step 7: Wrap stem and add leaves: Cover stem and add leaf/leaves: Pull strip of crepe slightly to stretch crepe. Add glue to 1" area at end of strip. Place around calyx and begin wrapping gently but securely. Wrap 3-4 times around the calyx, then begin angling downward to cover the stem. If adding a leaf or leaves: At about 1-1/2" below the petals, place leaf/leaves against main stem and wrap crepe strip over all pieces to secure and join leaf/leaves to stem.
Continue wrapping crepe strip downward. Wrap to 1/4" above end of stem. Trim crepe to 1" and add glue. Wrap securely around stem and pinch to secure. Let dry.
Tips: The steps shown above illustrate the largest blossom, Style A.
There are infinite stamen + crepe color + petal combinations -- try mixing crepe colors in a single blossom; try mixing stamen sizes/textures, as in our example.
Adding leaves makes the stem more rigid and sturdy.
Make something not seen in nature but perfectly colorful for Valentine's Day: pink flower + red calyx and stem + purple leaf.
One (1) fold of Doublette Crepe is large enough to make six (6) of the largest blossom, Style A.
Completed flowers have the following approximate measurements:
Style A -- 3" across bloom x 2-1/2" tall + 6" stem.
Style B -- 2-1/2" across bloom x 2" tall + 6" stem
Style C -- 2" across bloom x 1-3/4" tall + 6" stem
Style D -- 1-1/2" across bloom x 1" tall + 6" stem
Ready to make more flowers? For the ultimate inspiration in both realistic and fantasy blossoms, our favorite flower-making book is Paper to Petal by Rebecca Thuss + Patrick Farrell.
Item No. DCP-3340
1 folded sheet of two-tone double sided Gloria Doublette crepe paper in fern and grass green. Sheet measures 25 cm x 125 cm (which is 10" by 49") and has 135% stretchability. Made in Germany.
Item No. DCP-3343
1 folded sheet of two-tone double sided Gloria Doublette crepe paper in olive and moss green. Sheet measures 25 cm x 125 cm (which is 10" by 49") and has 135% stretchability. Made in Germany.
Item No. MNC73
1 bundle of double-ended stamen with black stems and metallic gold heads. Bundle has 144 black stems (288 silver tips). 2-1/2" long overall; silver tips measure about 1/8" long x 1/16" across. These are a great color for creating crepe paper flowers and incorporating into holiday crafts. Handmade in the Czech Republic..
Item No. MNC76
1 bundle of double-ended stamen with burgundy stems and metallic gold heads. Bundle has 144 burgundy stems (288 silver tips). 2-1/2" long overall; silver tips measure about 1/8" long x 1/16" across. These are a great color for creating crepe paper flowers and incorporating into holiday crafts. Handmade in the Czech Republic..
Item No. MNC78
1 bundle of double-ended stamen with light blue stems and metallic gold heads. Bundle has 144 light blue stems (288 silver tips). 2-1/2" long overall; silver tips measure about 1/8" long x 1/16" across. These are a great color for creating crepe paper flowers and incorporating into holiday crafts. Handmade in the Czech Republic..
Item No. MNC72
1 bundle of double-ended stamen with red stems and metallic gold heads. Bundle has 144 red stems (288 silver tips). 2-1/2" long overall; silver tips measure about 1/8" long x 1/16" across. These are a great color for creating crepe paper flowers and incorporating into holiday crafts. Handmade in the Czech Republic..
Item No. MNC75
1 bundle of double-ended stamen with yellow stems and metallic gold heads. Bundle has 144 yellow stems (288 silver tips). 2-1/2" long overall; silver tips measure about 1/8" long x 1/16" across. These are a great color for creating crepe paper flowers and incorporating into holiday crafts. Handmade in the Czech Republic..
Item No. VAS003
1 bundle of approx. 125 double-ended vintage flower stamen. Stems are green, with green and red tips. 2-1/2" long overall with tips measuring just over 1/16". Old store stock; Made in Germany.
Item No. CPC3-MX
Pack of 39 retro chenille pipe cleaners in 13 different colors. Each stem measures 3mm wide (about 1/8") and about 11-1/2" long. Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these stems have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. Pack includes 3 stems each of these colors: red, yellow, light pink, medium brown, light grey, orange, cobalt blue, fuchsia pink, black, antique...(click for more)
Item No. CPC3-MX2
Pack of 36 retro chenille pipe cleaners in 6 different colors. Each stem measures 3mm wide (about 1/8") and about 11-1/2" long. Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these stems have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. Pack includes 6 stems each of these colors: black, light pink, medium brown, light grey, antique white, and light brown.
Item No. MNC74
1 bundle of double-ended stamen with black stems and metallic silver heads. Bundle has 144 black stems (288 silver tips). 2-1/2" long overall; silver tips measure about 1/8" long x 1/16" across. These are a great color for creating crepe paper flowers and incorporating into holiday crafts. Handmade in the Czech Republic..
Item No. MNC77
1 bundle of double-ended stamen with burgundy stems and metallic silver heads. Bundle has 144 burgundy stems (288 silver tips). 2-1/2" long overall; silver tips measure about 1/8" long x 1/16" across. These are a great color for creating crepe paper flowers and incorporating into holiday crafts. Handmade in the Czech Republic..
Item No. MNC79
1 bundle of double-ended stamen with light blue stems and metallic silver heads. Bundle has 144 light blue stems (288 silver tips). 2-1/2" long overall; silver tips measure about 1/8" long x 1/16" across. These are a great color for creating crepe paper flowers and incorporating into holiday crafts. Handmade in the Czech Republic..
Item No. MNC71
1 bundle of double-ended stamen with red stems and metallic silver heads. Bundle has 144 red stems (288 silver tips). 2-1/2" long overall; silver tips measure about 1/8" long x 1/16" across. These are a great color for creating crepe paper flowers and incorporating into holiday crafts. Handmade in the Czech Republic..
Item No. WR01
Pack of 24 florist wires are 20 gauge wire wrapped in white fabric/thread. Each wire is 12" long and ideal for use in crafting crepe paper flowers as sturdy stems and leaf branches. Can be cut with wire cutters to create custom lengths.
Item No. NAL-A1A
Small velvet leaves in green. Leaves measure approx. 1" long x 1/2" wide with 3-1/2" wired stems. You will receive one (1) bundle of 12 leaves. Made in Austria.
Item No. NAL-A3
Small velvet leaves in green. Leaves measure approx. 1-1/2" long x 1" wide with 4-1/2" wired stems. You will receive one (1) bundle of 12 leaves. Made in Austria.
Item No. DCP-3300
1 folded sheet of double sided Gloria Doublette crepe paper in all white -- both sides are the same shade of white. Sheet measures 25 cm x 125 cm (which is 10" by 49") and has 135% stretchability. Made in Germany.
Item No. SFT019
Traditionally used to embellish folk costumes, this beautiful woven jacquard trim features a traditional geometric stripe pattern in pink, purple and white. Trim measures just over 1/4" wide (7 mm). Made in Sweden. Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. SFT018
Traditionally used to embellish folk costumes, this beautiful woven jacquard trim features a traditional geometric floral pattern in burgundy, red. and white Trim measures just over 1/4" wide (7 mm). Made in Sweden. Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. SFT021
Beautiful woven trim features a heart pattern in red on natural linen. Trim measures 7/16" wide (11 mm). Made in Sweden. Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VAS005
1 bundle of approx. 72 double-ended vintage flower stamen. Stems are white, with fuzzy pointed sage and orange tips. 2-1/2"long overall with heads measuring 1/4" long x 1/8" wide. Old store stock; Made in Germany.
Item No. NAL-82
Bundle of 6 stems, each with 3 leaves per stem, of two-tone green fabric apple leaves. Each leaf measures 1" long and the stems measure 5" long overall. Made in Austria.
Item No. SFT020
Beautiful woven trim features a heart pattern in white on natural linen. Trim measures 7/16" wide (11 mm). Made in Sweden. Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VAS002
1 bundle of approx. 125 double-ended vintage flower stamen. Stems are yellow, with yellow and red flat-ish tips. 2-1/2"long overall with free-form tips measuring just over 1/16". Old store stock; Made in Germany.
Item No. COC10
This small glue stick holds 10 grams of specialty glue. Made famous by its delicious marzipan almond scent, this iconic Italian glue is non-toxic and solvent-free. Closed tube measures 3 3/8" tall and about 3/4" wide. Clean up with water. Made in Italy.
Item No. DCP-3402
1 folded sheet of two-tone double sided Gloria Doublette crepe paper in apricot and light apricot. Sheet measures 25 cm x 125 cm (which is 10" by 49") and has 135% stretchability. Made in Germany.
Item No. MN-CZ60
1 bundle of approximately 72 double-ended stamen has 144 heads. Stems are white with matte white shaped composition tips. 2-1/2" long overall with tips measuring 1/8" long. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MN-CZ58PU
1 large bundle of approximately 144 stamen have 288 heads. Stems are white with peralized purple tips. 2-1/2" long overall with heads measuring 1/8" long. Handmade in the Czech Republic..
Item No. COC20
This medium glue stick holds 20 grams of specialty glue. Made famous by its delicious marzipan almond scent, this iconic Italian glue is non-toxic and solvent-free. Closed tube measures 3 3/4" tall and about 1" wide. Clean up with water. Made in Italy.
Item No. COC40
This large glue stick holds 40 grams of specialty glue. Made famous by its delicious marzipan almond scent, this iconic Italian glue is non-toxic and solvent-free. Closed tube measures 5" tall and about 1-1/8" wide. Clean up with water. Made in Italy.
Item No. MN-CZ55LI
1 bundle of 24 double-ended stamen has 48 heads. Stems are white, with lilac purple sparkling heads. 2 1/2" long overall with heads measuring 1/4" long and just over 1/8" wide. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MN-CZ55R
1 bundle of 24 double-ended stamen has 48 heads. Stems are white, with red sparkling heads. 2 1/2" long overall with heads measuring 1/4" long and just over 1/8" wide. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. MN-CZ55Y
1 bundle of 24 double-ended stamen has 48 heads. Stems are white, with yellow sparkling heads. 2 1/2" long overall with heads measuring 1/4" long and just over 1/8" wide. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. DCP-3317
1 folded sheet of two-tone double sided Gloria Doublette crepe paper in rose and pink. Sheet measures 25 cm x 125 cm (which is 10" by 49") and has 135% stretchability. Made in Germany.
Item No. VAS015
1 bundle of approx. 125 double-ended vintage flower stamen. Stems are green, with green and black tips. 2-1/2" long overall with tips measuring just over 1/16". Stamen have a wild and natural look. Made in Germany.
Item No. DCP-3309
1 folded sheet of two-tone double sided Gloria Doublette crepe paper in salmon and light pink. Sheet measures 25 cm x 125 cm (which is 10" by 49") and has 135% stretchability. Made in Germany.
Item No. DCP3333
1 folded sheet of two-tone double sided Gloria Doublette crepe paper in bright red and strawberry pink. Sheet measures 25 cm x 125 cm (which is 10" by 49") and has 135% stretchability. Made in Germany.
Item No. DCP-3353
1 folded sheet of two-tone double sided Gloria Doublette crepe paper in lilac and orchid. Sheet measures 25 cm x 125 cm (which is 10" by 49") and has 135% stretchability. Made in Germany.
Item No. DCP-3318
1 folded sheet of two-tone double sided Gloria Doublette crepe paper in cerise and pink. Sheet measures 25 cm x 125 cm (which is 10" by 49") and has 135% stretchability. Made in Germany.