Make Crepe Paper Peony Flowers - Full Tutorial & Free Pattern

[@corinne7652]

I needed something to remind my mom of Spring. Thanks for the great design!!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Any time!

[@firegirl441fromga6]

Funny I got your email today, Jennifer, as I have had peonies and my grandmother on my mind all day. Peonies are her favorite flower, but living near the coast in Georgia, she just has never had success at growing them. I actually looked for a die to make her some peonies today! Even the stamps I found, the peonies just don't look realistic enough for my satisfaction...however, your peony is VERY realistic and it should as you took the time to pick it out of your garden, disect it, draw the exact shape of each petal and leaf, and put it back together in the exact order that you took it apart. You are amazing!!! I will be so proud to make her a bouquet of these flowers and send them to her as a belated Mother's Day gift. She is 92 years young and was in the hospital with pneumonia and had a pacemaker put in during Mother's Day week. She is doing great now though and is walking around her block several times a day for exercise, driving to her hair and nail appointments, going to church and the church quilting bee each week and doing her own grocery shopping again. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this lovely flower tutorial and pattern and sharing it...I will put it to good use and post a pic of my bouquet when I get it done. Blessings, Denise

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm delighted to hear you think these look real, and I'd be honored if you made some for your grandmother. If you do, please share a photo of them! Thank you!

[@Falney]

I've seen a few of your videos on the cricut but this is your first flower tutorial I have seen so I don't know if you have improved your method or not since this, but a little tip from my grandmother who was a florist when she was alive, is to curve the end of the florists wire into a hook or a zigzag before gluing. That way it is more difficult to pull out by accident.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks for the tip! 😃💜

[@tinabowling294]

This is amazing! We recently moved and had to leave our Peony garden behind. I can't believe how realistic your Peony looks! It looks just like the Sorbet variety in my old garden!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you, Tina!

[@luzmendez4981]

I love it! I am a fan of crepe paper love working with it.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay, thank you!

[@debbiegarber459]

Just so beautiful, so realistic

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much!

[@normadykstra1213]

They look so real! Beautiful ❤️❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! I’m happy you think so, Norma! 😁

[@justinayaung7220]

Wow! I can’t wait to try this! Thank you so much for your attention to detail!

[@karencollins2069]

These are so beautiful and realistic!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! ❤️

[@arlenemuller4549]

Omg this peony is sooo gorgeous!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@GWest5068]

Wow..they really look real...thank you so much for easy tutorial...and sharing...

[@girlmisty2]

Fantastic video tutorial, Jennifer! The Peony looks gorgeous using crepe paper. Thank you so much for sharing your file and expertise. I haven't cut crepe paper yet with my Maker, but now I want to. :) Thanks for the inspiration!

[@DeedleBeetleBug]

I love them. Absolutely stunning!!

[@SarahLynn3100]

They look so real!!

[@JenniferMaker]

They sure do! Crepe paper is amazing!

[@BecGCollins]

Can't wait to make these so I can have peonies all year!

[@JenniferMaker]

Peonies all year sounds like a stellar plan!

[@BusTeenChurch]

Beautiful! Yours looks better than the real one!

[@jamiegraham8837]

Wow! So intricate! I admire your patience. And what beautiful results! I just watched you create it, but I still can't believe it's not real! Lol

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! If only it would smell real! :)

[@jamiegraham8837]

@@JenniferMaker haha! Yes! I agree! I am a Kansas girl and think I'll try the giant sunflowers 🌻 first!

[@amywatters6954]

Wow!! Thank you so much! ❤

[@JenniferMaker]

You are very welcome🥰

[@brandethewine]

Wow so beautiful

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! 😃

[@leshony]

You made that look so easy, and yes it is very realistic, i really like it

[@JenniferMaker]

It looks easy because it IS easy, Le'Shon! You should try making some! 😁

[@kwclove7623]

Yes!! This is very realistic!! Thank you so much!!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are SO welcome! 💖

[@lesleydickson7746]

Amazingly lifelike. I love peonies. ❤️

[@AmazingFowler]

Looks so real!

[@JenniferMaker]

Crepe paper is amazing!

[@lvschoyck]

That is amazing at how real it looks!

[@JenniferMaker]

Don't they look pretty? I just love them, too, Lucy! 😁

[@pattianngreen5904]

Love, love, love this! Super pretty.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! ❤️

[@alicebair1811]

Incredible!! Beautiful! Thanks for all you do for us!! 💜

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome

[@lovieball552]

Beautiful. You made it look easy.

[@JenniferMaker]

That's because it IS easy! And SO much fun! You must try it!😁

[@snovania5097]

Thank you so much for sharing this awesome tutorial. It looks so realistic and pretty too!

[@aishwaryaprabhune6527]

I adore your dedication and the hard work you put in to make it easy for us. Thank you so much. I just discovered you and I am so happy about it!

[@wgar4207]

Gorgeous flowers 🌸

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! ♥️

[@mlramos7778]

So beautiful, Thanks for the idea. I’m gonna make some for my daughters baby shower.

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh, Monalisa, what a beautiful idea! 😍

[@paulahardesty4449]

Uuuuuuuu are amazing and generous and sweet. Thank thank you !!!!’

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so kind

[@riddhishah2004]

Beautiful

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 💗

[@scrabblebarr]

This is impressive!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much, Donna! 🥰

[@michellebaker8501]

I'm sorry, but you're amazing Jennifer!!!!

[@joydion8935]

Can't wait to try this!

[@JenniferMaker]

No time like the present, Joy! 😂

[@lindawilmarth3300]

Beautiful! I have enjoyed all of your videos :)

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@danijelakralj5316]

I am definitely making these for my daughter's 21st! Thank you for sharing!

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful, Danijela! 😍

[@seashells5181]

Finally, someone who can pronounce p a knee correctly instead of calling hogs PEE OWN EE! Your creations are beautiful. Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

Awww... thank you!

[@samanthacusati9237]

Beautiful!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks! ❤️

[@metteklysner2947]

I LOVE your peony and have tried several times to get your free recipe but unfortunately without success Otherwise, they would look so beautiful on my granddatters christening table ❤

[@JenniferMaker]

It is #103 in the library. The link to the library is in the material list on the blog post. jennifermaker.com/make-crepe-paper-peony-flowers/

[@monalisa2004]

Beautiful!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@joleannejackson1594]

Beautiful 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Hi Jennifer. I subbed and got the cut file but I'm brand new to Cricut. I have the Cricut Explore 3. I just ordered a cheapy floral kit with tape and wire and some crepe paper. Should I get a light grip mat to cut on? I absolutely LOVVVVVE Peonies so I can't wait to try this project, although it may be way too advanced for me at this point in my newbie Cricut journey. :)

[@JenniferMaker]

Go for it! I did use the light grip mat for mine.

[@laurieoneill1896]

Heather have you tried this yet? the tutorial info says the explore machines can't cut the svg. I didn't want to buy the items to make it if I can't use my Explore Air 2

[@shuggaraecreation2009]

Awesome! I think I may missed which cricut machine you used, could I use air 2 machine?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes!

[@jenniferbox1456]

Way cool!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks! :)

[@foks5598]

Очень красиво!

[@nancycogar3864]

You cut those on a Cricut??? Amazing!!!!

[@cathiecarnahan3112]

You must use good crep I had did 3 and you need the good stuff. I do not know how to post a pic but the difference is night and day

[@JenniferMaker]

I agree! You can post a photo here facebook.com/groups/cricutcraftersandmakers/

[@sanjuanislandsrealestate]

What gram weight is the Lia Griffith crepe paper in the link. It says extra fine . . . . I have seen to use 180g

[@JenniferMaker]

Check the materials list on our blog, in the description, that information would be on the packaging in the link. 😊🦋

[@hnu-papercrafts8839]

What kind of paper do you use, why is it so beautiful?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can always see the supply list of everything I used in the blog post! Here is the paper I used for this project: www.amazon.com/Lia-Griffith-10-7-Square-Assorted-LG11018/dp/B01JYSL3OA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1527977435&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=lia+griffith+crepe+paper&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=jennifer00e-20&linkId=f519949e17a17c25b4eb0152db41a186 💕

[@kathypetersen1]

made this today While time consuming it is pretty easy and i came out beautiful. One question....did you really use the fine crepe paper. I used the coarser one. I would think that the finer one would make it so much harder to do

[@JenniferMaker]

I loved working with the extra fine crepe paper. It makes the flower look very delicate and life-like.

[@casoriginal]

My favorite flower! Looking forward to trying this. Can you use crepe paper for the rolled flowers?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes! You can. :) It's more fragile.

[@lisalind4813]

Which mat do you use to cut? Some say use the pink fabric mat, someone else told me to use the green mat. Don't want to waste materials

[@JenniferMaker]

It can also depend on how old your mats are. I would use the LightGrip, blue mat for crepe paper. Or, the green mat if it doesn't have much tack. You really have to test what you like the best. There are so many opinions on this! :)

[@valerielefebvre8385]

I absolutly lové your tutoriel. Your are talkîng about à PDFbut where can i get it 🙏 Merciiiii 😃🤩⭐️

[@JenniferMaker]

In my library I have the files. jennifermaker.com/resource-library/

[@valerielefebvre8385]

@@JenniferMaker Merciiiii Jennifer îm going to visit… 🙏🙏🙏

[@GTMom9306]

I’m new to Cricut- Explore Air- can this be used or is it only for the Maker?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can only cut crepe paper with the rotary tool on a Maker. But if you want to make paper peonies on an Explore, I have another pattern that would work here: jennifermaker.com/rolled-paper-peony-flower/

[@ALeeOn03]

Spring!

[@JenniferMaker]

YES!

[@elizabethscherotter646]

Hello, I love your paper peony! Just beautiful. Im having a hard time finding the right PDF file. The one i found does not include the stamen and the petals do not look like the ones in the video. I cut out all the pieces for the double peony but then realized it didnt include the stamen - help.

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh no! Why don't you email me at [e-mail] and we can check the file! :)

[@cherylwinings4684]

I've got to ask....what is the process by which you cut these out with a Cricut? I mean it's crepe paper, I would think it would just rip. Do you have a special technique?

[@JenniferMaker]

I used the Cricut Maker, which has an option to use a rotary blade. The rotary blade cuts crepe paper like a champ.

[@MelJo684]

Did you cut the petals and the stamen on one 12x12 sheet of crepe paper (using your Cricut)? If not, how many pieces of crepe paper and what sizes did you use to cut this out using your Cricut? Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

It is in the supply list here. jennifermaker.com/giant-paper-peony-tutorial-amazing-detail/

[@CraftyClaire75]

Stunning, cam I make this on my exolore air 2?

[@JenniferMaker]

This is only for the Maker! Crepe paper is so fine, that it can only be cut with a rotary blade, which is only available on the Maker! You can download the pdf version of the pattern, though, and cut with a scissors! 😉🥰

[@MelJo684]

with the SVG which petals are the 'first set of petals?" You say there are about 60 but when I pause your screen there are only 30 laid out on the table. So I'm just a little confused.

[@JenniferMaker]

If you take a look at our blog post, linked here, it should help to clear it right up! The first set are the simpler petals, and, yes, there are only 30 of them! 🥰 jennifermaker.com/make-crepe-paper-peony-flowers/

[@Roxieqp]

Can you use crepe paper to make other paper flowers? Or just stick with regular card stock paper?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes you can!

[@tinastillwell8938]

Jennifer I don’t have the Cricut maker... :-(. Is there a way to hand cut the petals?

[@lindasmik284]

It's a shame nobody answered you a year ago. Jennifer always has a PDF version of her patterns included in her free download files. So, no excuse why you can't make them even if you don't own a cutting machine.

[@lindamelancon7211]

Can you use the Cricut Explore 2 to cut crepe paper. I have tried with the fine blade but it crumbles. Please help!

[@KingsdaughterJo]

Linda Melancon no you can’t, only the maker cuts crepe paper. You May be able to try with tissue paper though as the air 2 cuts tissue paper.

[@heatherhealy3661]

can you use the wire for the cricut paper flowers?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, I'm sure you can! 😊

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

I can’t seem to cut my crepe paper on the Joy

[@JenniferMaker]

Try a different setting possibly. help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043299554-Which-materials-can-I-cut-with-Cricut-Joy-machines

[@karenhines2596]

I feel dumb asking this but is this cut by the cricut?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, it is. I also have pdf files for all of my crafts that can be cut by hand as well in my library. jennifermaker.com/resource-library/

[@karenhines2596]

@@JenniferMaker thanks so much im getting ready to start learning flower. And im so glad the Cricut will cut them.

[@Naomisarah101]

Someone please help when cutting the crape paper my machine is just spreading the crape paper and not cutting 😫

[@JenniferMaker]

It sounds like your mat may not be sticky enough. It should not be sliding around. 💕

[@karenondes9033]

Oh no, just realized that you can only do these on a Maker. 😭 Has anyone had success on the Explore?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can use an Explore or a Joy or Maker. It will work on all of them.

[@karenondes9033]

@@JenniferMaker Hi Jennifer, I have tried using the Explore several times to cut these and the paper always tears. Any suggestions? Every where I look, it says you need the Maker not the Explore 🥲

[@karenondes9033]

Even after seeing your own comments further down, you say it can only be done with the Maker. Dang. Not in the budget right now, darn it!

[@RupaCreations]

Devastated... just got an Air 2 so I could make this and only now realise apparently it cant cut crepe paper!! Has anyone found a workaround? Tape a piece of paper over the top or something? Not sure what about it makes it incompatible, just the stretchiness?

[@JenniferMaker]

The Maker cuts crepe paper with the rotary blade. Here is the Air 2 list from Cricut. help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009504773-Which-materials-can-I-cut-with-my-Cricut-Explore-and-Cricut-Maker-machine-#explore-air-2

[@michellebaker8501]

I don't have a Maker, I have the Explore Air2, can I cut the crepe paper with that?

[@michellesteele5588]

How do I get the free pattern?

[@JenniferMaker]

Head to the library here: jennifermaker.com/resource-library/ Then, just press Command + F (Mac) or Control + F (Windows). A small window will come up near the upper right side of the screen. You will then type the file you are looking for or a key word. Then scroll down and you'll click on the SVG file to download. :) If you're still having trouble, please email [e-mail] and we'll walk you through it. :) The exact file is titled: Double Peony Flower (Crepe Paper) SVG/DXF/PDF

[@nanetteramahi2095]

I thought the real one was the one you made boy was I wrong

[@JenniferMaker]

Gotcha, Nanette! Now you need to make one and see if you can fool people, too! 😁