9 Dreamy Paper Flower DIYs to Swoon Over

These impressive blooms give fresh-cut stems a run for their money — and last way longer.
Atta Girl Says
Wispy Petals
Rosy, translucent tissue paper packs an ethereal punch when layered into bursting blooms. Get the tutorial at Atta Girl Says »
Lia Griffith
Baker's Bounty
Patterned cupcake liners make a respectable stand-in for carnations or peonies with a little trimming. Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith »
Classic Play
Sunny Wreath
Dip-dyed cotton swabs are the starting point for this circle of happy daffodils. Get the tutorial at Classic Play »
Freutcake
Layers of Crepe
Flexible, colorful crepe paper is a handy material for crafting realistic-looking flowers (and a cute watering can doesn't hurt either). Get the tutorial at Freutcake »
Damask Love
Punch Power
This wide variety looks difficult to recreate, but paper punches (like these circular ones) do most of the work, so you easily end up with a uniform look. Get the tutorial at Damask Love »
Studio DIY
Gentle Giant
Whimsical designs, like this larger-than-life rose, are one reason paper flowers sometimes beat out the real thing. Get the tutorial at Studio DIY »
Design Improvised
Literary Appeal
Encyclopedia pages pressed between tissue paper add a vintage nod to this poppy bouquet. Get the tutorial at Design Improvised »
Mayholic in Crafts
Bitty Blooms
Petite posies make for quite the charming desk companion. Get the tutorial at Mayholic in Crafts »
Curly Made
Watercolor Style
Turn your kids' "fine art" into a different kind of display with this abstract take on the paper-flower trend. Get the tutorial at Curly Made »More from Good Housekeeping:• 8 Creative Swaps for the Traditional Coffee Table• Cool Crafts You Can Make From Fallen Trees• Not-So-Typical Ways to Arrange Flowers
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