Paper Flowers: Make a Wild Rose and Thistle Centerpiece by Livia Cetti of The Green Vase

Intermediate | 1 hour 5 min

Introduction
Overview01:00

Materials
Materials05:28

Make Wild Rose Stem
Cut and bleach paper strips06:35
Create blooms20:00
Make leaves and assemble stem11:12

Make Thistle Stem
Make blooms and leaves and assemble stem19:23

Finish
Assemble centerpiece01:24

Taught by Livia Cetti of The Green Vase

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In this class, Livia shares her technique for making wild roses and thistles out of tissue paper. From dip-dye bleaching the paper to attaching the petals and leaves with floral tape, Livia covers every step of the paper-flower making process. She then shows you how to display the branches to make a gorgeous, organic tabletop centerpiece, perfect for weddings, parties, or any festive gathering.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

Tissue papers (about one sheet each in light green/peach/burnt/orange/raspberry/purple/yellow)
Fine crepe paper in yellow
Canson Mi-Tientes paper in various shades of green (light green, apple green and sage green)
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Fringing scissors (optional)
Wire cutters
Paper scissors
Rotary cutter
Cutting mat
Transparent quilting ruler
18-gauge 18”-long straight floral wire
½”-wide floral tape in light green and dark green
Cotton safety swabs
Metal or glass container for mixing bleach solution
Household bleach
Drying rack