Create a paper floral decoration

Paper art Step by Step

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Time required: 1 hour

Create a wreath decorated with paper flowers. Perfect for decorating one of your walls, it'll create a retro, botanical feel.

List of materials:

Canson® Mi-Teintes 160 g/m2 : Champagne, Light blue, Icy blue, Ivy, Red earth
Canson® Iris Vivaldi240 g/m2 Ultramarine
Craft knife - scissors
Paper glue (with brush applicator)
Template : Floral wreath

Step 1 : Templates

Download and transfer the floral wreath templates using Canson® tracing paper on your paper.

In the photo, the following Canson® Mi-teintes sheets of coloured paper have been chosen:

Champagne for the large leafy stems,
Light Blue for the biggest flower,
Icy blue for the two small flowers,
Ivy for the stems,
Red earth for the berries on the stems.

The centre of the flowers and the wreath are made with Canson® Iris Vivaldi paper in Ultramarine.
Of course, you can choose whatever colours you want!

Step 2 : Cutting out

Cut out the different parts of the flowers using scissors; the most delicate parts must be cut out with a craft knife.

Step 3 : Shaping

Using the paintbrush or a similarly round tool, bend the ends of the leaves slightly.

Then glue the red berries onto the small branches and the centre of the blue flowers.

Step 4 : Glueing

Using the paintbrush or a similarly round tool, bend the ends of the leaves slightly.

Then glue the red berries onto the small branches and the centre of the blue flowers.