How to Make Paper Gardenia Flower Story

How to Make Paper Gardenia Flower

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The Gardenia flower is timeless and elegant. Gardenias are often a favorite choice for wedding flower bouquets.

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I’ve had a long standing request to create a DIY Paper Gardenia flower template and I’m finally delivering that request!

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–Glue Gun –65-pound cardstock –Scissors and/or cutting machine –Thin wooden dowel for rolling –Paper Blooms shaping mat and tool set

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The first step will be to cut out all the petals.

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Using your thin wood dowel curl the petals around the dowel. Repeat this with all the petals.

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If you are using the Paper Blooms tool set, roll the center to help the petal stand up naturally.

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Make sure your smallest 5 point petals are curled tightly together. Use your fingers to push tightly, rolling the petals so you center bud is closed once we glue in.

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To start building the flower glue two 3 point petals together so that their petals alternate between one another.

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Tap the link below to see the full instructionS.

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