Paper Poppies Project

 

For this craft project we'll be using standard cardstock and you'll need the following kit:

 

• Coloured cardstock for the Petals ideally size A4 X3
• Strip of coloured cardstock (2x13cm) for the stamen in the center
• Wool for the center pompom
• Pipe cleaner for a hanging loop

KIT

• Paper scissors
• Paper glue (PVA or glue stick)

 

Gather all your gear and let's go...

 

STEP 1 - Cutting out

CUT a rough double petal shape x3 and poke a hole in each center (you can do this with a sharp pencil) The good news is that you do not have to be precise with this.

 

If you'd like templates for the petal and stamen shapes see this PDF download

 

STEP 2 - Scrunch

Take one petal and PUSH into your hand scrunching tightly.

STEP 3 - Twist

TWIST and CREASE the petal shape tightly (trust me at this point)

STEP 4 - Repeat

OPEN out your scrunched petal and REPEAT with 2 more making 3 in total.

 

STEP 5 - Stamen 

FEATHER a strip of cardstock by snipping up lengthways (be careful not to cut all the way up to the top)

 

STEP 6 - Roll 

ROLL your feathered stamen up tightly and glue.

STEP 7 - Splay

SPLAY your stamen out by flattening down with your hand.

STEP 8 - Pom

Make a POM POM for the flower center leaving 2 long tails (How to make Pom Poms)

 

STEP 9 - Thread 

THREAD pom tails through the stamen center hole and then through all three petal pieces and out of the back of the flower.

 

STEP 10 - Pipe cleaner

TIE a tight knot around the center of a pipe cleaner which you can then twist to make a handy loop to hang or attach your gorgeous flower.

 

 

I hope that this project inspired you, if you have a go at and make some flowers please let me know in the comments below, what colours did you make? I would love to get your feedback.

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Until next time, Happy Sewing