How to make morning glory flower from crepe paper

Today, Camellia Bees shows you how to make a morning glory flower from crepe paper. Easy way to make step by step a realistic paper morning glory flower. Take it easy to make!

Table of contents

1. Materials for making morning glory flower
2. Step- by- steps guide for making morning glory flower
3. Tips for making perfect morning glory flower
4. Ways to decorate mornig glory flower

Materials for making morning glory flower

To make crepe paper morning glory flower, you will need the following materials:

Scissors
Floral Tape
Tacky Glue or Hot Glue gun
Floral Wires
140gsm or 180gsm crepe paper.

All these materials are easily available at any craft store or online. Once you have all the necessary items, it’s time to get started on making your gorgeous blooms.

Step- by- steps guide for making morning glory flower

Now, let start making morning glory flower with Camellia Bees!

Step 01: Petals of paper morning glory flower

Cut 5 pieces of purple crepe paper, 5 pieces of white crepe paper with the size of 3cm * 7cm as shown below.

Then paste two purple-white paper pieces on top of each other to make the petals harder.

Then cut 5 pieces of 7cm long triangle paper to make veins. Cover the finished triangle with glue and glue the wire to the center of the petal of paper morning glory.

Stick 5 petals of paper morning glory flower together.

Step 02: Trunk of paper morning glory flower

Use brown floral tap to wrap full trunk.Flick the petals to create the most realistic paper flower.

Step 03: Finish paper morning glory flower

Glue them to the bottom of the flower to create leaves. And then you repeat this process with different shades of blue crepe paper to create multiple flowers. Arrange the morning glory flower in a vase or use them to decorate wreaths, garlands, or gift boxes

Tips for making perfect morning glory flower

Creating crepe paper morning glory flowers can be a fun and rewarding craft project. To make your flowers look more realistic and detailed, here are some tips:

Use different shades of blue crepe paper for morning glory flower

Using different shades of blue crepe paper can add depth and dimension to your morning glory flower. Try using a lighter shade for the center of the flower and gradually darker shades for the outer petals.

Cut slits in different widths of morning glory flower

Cutting the slits in different widths can create a more natural look for your flowers. Vary the width of the slits to make the petals look more organic and less uniform.

Tip: Try cutting some slits all the way to the center of the morning glory flower and others only halfway to create a more varied look.

Use green crepe paper for leaves of morning glory flower

Using green crepe paper to create leaves of varying sizes and shapes can add realism to your morning glory flower. Cut the leaves in different sizes and shapes to make them look more natural.

Add small details for morning glory flower

Adding small details like veins on the leaves or speckles on the petals with a fine-tipped marker can make your morning glory flower look more realistic. Take your time and add these details carefully for the best effect.

Tip: Use a light touch when adding details to avoid making your flowers look too busy or cluttered.

Curl the edges of the morning glory flower’s petals

Curling the edges of the petals slightly can give your morning glory flower a more realistic look. Use your fingers or a pencil to curl the edges of the petals outward for a natural, organic look.

Ways to decorate mornig glory flower

Centerpieces and wreaths with morning glory flower

One creative way to use handmade crepe paper morning glory flower is to create a centerpiece by arranging the flowers in a vase or jar filled with water or faux moss.

Another option is to make a wreath by attaching the flowers to a circular foam base using floral wire and hot glue.
These centerpieces and wreaths can add a pop of color and texture to any room or event.

Gift boxes and accessories with morning glory flower

Another way to incorporate these morning glory flower is to decorate gift boxes by gluing the flowers onto the lids or tying them around the box with ribbon. They can also be attached to hair clips, headbands, or brooches for a unique accessory. These flowers can add a personal touch to any gift or outfit.

Table decorations with morning glory flower

Finally, the flowers can be used as table decorations at weddings, showers, or other special events. They can be scattered on the table or arranged in a vase or jar. The morning glory flower can add a touch of elegance and whimsy to any event.

To follow more details to step by step to make the paper morning glory flower. Please click and watch the video below. Hopefully, with the above easy instructions, you can complete a beautiful paper flower to decorate or make a gift on valentine’s day craft, Mother day craft, Easter craft, Christmas decoration. Let’s try it !!!!