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    January 6, 2013

    crepe paper peonies tutorial

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    you will need
    a plastic bauble
    crepe paper
    glue
    knife
    scissors
    
    cut the top of the bauble off with a knife and then put to one side, cut a long strip of crepe paper and cut a ruffle edge along the top and gather it and put it inside the bauble.
    fold up some crepe paper and then cut a petal shape with a ruffled edge. (doing this means you cut lots of petal in one go) and then start gluing them on to the bauble, add some of a darker colour in between the lighter ones and keep layering them up. 
    then glue a kebab stick on with a glue gun and then layer more petals over to cover the stick. 

    
    for the open one i used a ball as a mould and wrapped it with cling film them glued the petals around and then gently removed it when it had dried, then i slid a stick with petals on inside it. i then glued extra petals around the out side
    i wrapped green crepe paper around the kebab sticks to finish them off.

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    27 Comments

    1. Vanessa Takeushi says

      January 6, 2013 at 6:59 pm

      so beautyful…. very nice!!!
      xoxo

      http://vanessacupcake.blogspot.com

    2. KraftinMommy says

      January 6, 2013 at 7:13 pm

      I love these! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    3. Miss Kitty says

      January 7, 2013 at 1:12 am

      Oh. My. Goodnes! These are so very beautiful! Thanks for sharing how you made them. I saw your post over at Alderberry Hill blog party.

    4. LilyWhite says

      January 7, 2013 at 3:10 pm

      So beautiful! Would you share this at our blog hop? I think our readers would adore it!
      xoxo, Jordan.

      http://www.lilywhite-designs.com/2013/01/frugal-crafty-home-hop-5.html?showComment=1357569843792#c980234820019546712

    5. Paula says

      January 10, 2013 at 2:33 am

      Wow! I make crepe paper and tissuepaper flowers…but not beautiful like yours! I am gonna have to try these!

    6. Stefani says

      January 10, 2013 at 5:00 am

      I love them!!

    7. yagottahaveahobby.com says

      January 11, 2013 at 1:32 am

      Gorgeous. I don't think I can pull those off though!

    8. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says

      January 12, 2013 at 4:53 am

      I pinned this 🙂

    9. Pamela says

      January 14, 2013 at 6:43 pm

      In love with this project!!

    10. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

      January 15, 2013 at 1:19 am

      They are perfectly lovely!! You are the queen of paper flowers. 🙂

      Thank you for partying with the Wildly Original Crowd.
      <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!

    11. June Caedmon says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:14 am

      Peonies are one of my favorites, Aimee! and now I can have them anytime I want! Thanks for sharing your beautiful flowers, and great tutorial!

    12. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:16 am

      So pretty, almost like ruffles!

    13. nicolette {momnivores dilemma} says

      January 17, 2013 at 2:19 am

      I could feature you every week, Aimee, seriously!

      I shared your peonies tonight at Creative Juice and pinning to my Valentine board. I will also be featuring these at The Classroom Creative come spring.

      Thanks for linking,
      Nicolette

    14. Jemma says

      January 17, 2013 at 3:32 am

      These are truly precious, I am crazy over flowers and these peonies are my favorite!! New follower to your blog!!

    15. The Lovely Mrs. P says

      January 17, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      I featured your peonies today! Thanks so much for linking up on Made in a Day! I love seeing all your inspiring creativity!~
      Kim

    16. Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos says

      January 19, 2013 at 4:51 am

      These peonies are gorgeous! You really did a great job and make it look so easy! You are so creative! Thanks for sharing this tutorial….I may have to try this one myself.

    17. ✿Gɪʀᴀғғᴇ-Lᴇɢs (✿◠‿◠) says

      January 19, 2013 at 11:11 pm

      Hi I am visiting from I heart nap time w/ Chocolate. I have loved Peonies since I was a small girl and my elderly neighbor lined her entire backyard with them. They hold a special place in my heart! I pinned this to try myself! Nice job and great tutorial.

      Diane from Giraffe-legs

    18. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

      January 30, 2013 at 12:32 am

      These are gorgeous, I need to try it!
      XO
      Kristin

    19. Anonymous says

      May 30, 2013 at 5:15 am

      what is and where do I get a bauble?

    20. Kate Kuhlman says

      May 31, 2013 at 11:04 pm

      How do you get the petals to curve around the bauble like that? mine will only stick straight up 🙁

    21. cateyecapers says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:35 pm

      +1 for source of baubles! pretty please?

    22. twiggstiudios says

      June 6, 2013 at 7:06 pm

      a bauble is a christmas tree ornament xxxxx

    23. Debi Willhoite ~ Cameo Cottage Designs says

      June 29, 2013 at 2:05 am

      Really really love your tutorial! I love Peonies too! I have spent some time here on your blog and it's beautiful! Love all those recipes! Will have to try some of those for the family for sure! Signed up to be a new follower too! Have a wonderful weekend!

      Debi
      Cameo Cottage Designs

    24. Anonymous says

      July 27, 2013 at 6:29 pm

      What type of bauble was used? Is there an alternative item, maybe a recycled item that can be used for it….
      Thanks,

    25. Anonymous says

      August 2, 2013 at 3:21 pm

      These look amazing! By far the best tutorial for peonies I've found out there, and I'm hoping to use this guide to make a bunch for my wedding bouquet. Did you use singly-ply crepe paper or doublette? Also, what size clear ornament did you use? Do you have any plans to develop a template for other crafters to use? I'd gladly pay for a printable guide!

    26. Eileen Chow says

      January 4, 2014 at 10:17 pm

      These are so lovely! I will definitely be trying this soon!

      Cheers,
      Eileen | http://www.yesmissy.com

    27. Anonymous says

      February 13, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      You have saved the day! These are stunning. I can't wait to try them for my daughter's wedding!

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