Tissue Paper Flowers
Tissue Paper Flowers are bright, pretty, and instantly make any party, classroom, or holiday setup feel extra special—without taking a lot of time or supplies.
This is the kind of craft idea that works just as well for kids as it does for adults, whether you’re crafting together at the kitchen table or putting decorations together the night before an event. In this post,
From birthdays and Valentine’s Day to classroom parties and seasonal décor, these flowers are an easy, low-stress way to create something beautiful that everyone will love.
How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers
What do I need to make pipe cleaner flowers?
You’ll need tissue paper, pipe cleaners, scissors, and a small cup or round object to trace circles. Optional extras include tape, a ruler, or additional pipe cleaners for leaves. These supplies are inexpensive and easy to find.
- Use a cup to trace a circle, then cut through all the layers at once—perfection isn’t needed. Use 8–12 sheets of tissue paper for a fuller flower. Fewer sheets make a more delicate look.
- Poke two small holes in the center of the circle and thread a pipe cleaner through, twisting it to secure the tissue paper and form the stem.
- One layer at a time, gently scrunch the tissue paper up toward the center, turning as you go so the petals have different angles and texture.
- Carefully separate and fluff each layer to create a full, natural-looking flower.
- For extra detail, trim the edges into rounded, pointed, or wavy shapes.
- To finish, twist small pieces of pipe cleaner onto the stem and shape them into simple leaves.
Stack 8–12 sheets of tissue paper together and trace a circle using a cup or lid. Cut through all the layers at once. The circle doesn’t need to be perfect—slightly uneven edges actually make the petals look more natural. You can also trim the edges into rounded, pointed, or scalloped shapes for different flower styles.
To make a giant tissue paper flower, use 12–20 sheets of tissue paper. More sheets create a fuller, more dramatic flower that works well for party backdrops, wall décor, and large displays.
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Looking for even more fun and creative projects? Be sure to check out How to Make 8 Easy Paper Flowers for simple, beginner-friendly designs, along with Paper Sunflowers for a bright, cheerful craft that’s perfect for seasonal décor, classrooms, and easy homemade decorations.
Tissue Paper Pipe Cleaner Flowers
Equipment
- Scissors
Ingredients
- Tissue paper in various colors
- pipe cleaners green marker
- cup to make circle
Instructions
- Layer your 8-10 pieces of tissue paper together.
- Trace a circle onto the tissue paper with the cup as your guide.
- Cut it out, through the layers of the paper.
- Make 2 small holes in the center using the tip of the scissors.
- Insert one end of your pipe cleaner into the first hole and loop it down into the second hole.
- Twist it around itself to secure your tissue paper circles onto you pipe cleaner. This is going to be your flower and your stem!
- Scrunch up the first layer of your tissue paper at the base where it connects to your pipe cleaner.
- Keep doing this for each layer, sort of turning as you go so each layer is scrunched together at different angles.
- To make the leaves just take another pipe cleaner and cut it into 2 pieces.
- Twist each piece onto the pipe cleaner stem and shape into a leaf.
Oh these are cute!!! I have a baby shower I’m planning for family and a bunch of these in pinks and a purples would be so cute for a kids table!!! Thanks
These are simple and very nice to make.
Thank yo u for sharing 🙂 these are great for a quick craft
Theses were very easy to make and they look so pretty. I have read some other instructions on making tissue paper flowers and yours by far are the best. Thanks!
That is wonderful to hear! Feel free to email me a picture of your tissue paper flowers, I would love to see your finished product!
The pipe cleaner leaves and stems are brilliant!! We will be featuring you and this project this week on the Creative Crafts Linky Party! Have a great week and thanks for linking up! Creatively, Beth
Thanks so much!!!
Very nice video