https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/make-your-own-paper-orchids • Posted by Lia Griffith
Follow my simple step by step tutorial to make your own pretty paper orchids. I've attached a PDF for those who are cutting by hand and an SVG cut file for those of you with a cutting machine. See more of my handcrafted lifestyle projects at liagriffith.com. Enjoy! ~ Lia
Follow my simple step by step tutorial to make your own pretty paper orchids. I've attached a PDF for those who are cutting by hand and an SVG cut file for those of you with a cutting machine. See more of my handcrafted lifestyle projects at liagriffith.com. Enjoy! ~ Lia
Using the pattern supplied, cut your petals.
Cross and glue the tails of the two sets of three petals to form little cups.
Glue three petals onto your floral wire and repeat with the second set.
Wrap floral tape around both stems then tape them together at different heights like so.
Glue three folded heart shaped petals onto three stems of floral wire.
Fold each of the five large petals down the center and curl the edges gently with the blunt edge of your scissors.
Curl the edges of the little bunny shaped cut outs using the blunt edge of your scissors.
Slide the curled bunny shaped cut out onto your stem making sure the little heart shaped center sits into the middle. Glue into place.
Glue 5 petals into place in the same order as the pattern.
Wrap floral tape around the tops of each stem.
Add three stems to your previously made 2 bud stems making sure to vary the height of each bloom.