100+ Hot Crafty Flowers templates & tutorials

(I add to this craft flower list fairly often, so
please comeback if you like flowers.

Newer links are at the top)

Flowers just might be the most universal craft item going. Well, I for one am thoroughly obsessed with them anyway. I've been seeing a lot of unusual homemade primas and 3D flowers, so I thought I'd share some links. Almost all of these linked flowers include projects include templates, or instructions...

A few flowers I've made:

6-petal Ornate flower template
(PDF, PNG and various cutting files):

Fabric covered floral wire bouquet
(paper & fabric flowers -- tutorial & free digi template):


Painted book page flowers:
hand cut from a free digital flower template)

Faux button flowers:
(using a circle punch)

Embossed fresco flower tutorial:
(punched, embossed, coloured & painted...)

Angel's Landing flower tutorial:
(made using a digital flower, so no punch required)

Mod Podge book page blossoms tutorial:
(made with a digital flower)

Embossed shaped Digital (FSS) flowers tutorial:
punched (little ones) &
freehand cut (digital image)


Embroidered cherry blossoms tutorial:
(digital image again)

More book page flowers (with felt & bead centers)

Pinterest:

my Pinterest board for flower ideas (889 & counting):

Many ideas in this Pinterest search for DIY flower
(more felt & fabric)

(New to Pinterest? I just have to gush about it: you'll love it!
and apologies for introducing you: it will give you many
hours of inspiration, perhaps too many!)

and in this Pinterest search for paper flower

You may find that you need to re-enter the search words as time goes on
(I'm not sure if the newest results will come up with these links or not)

1. Layered paper flowers by Laura
2. Scor-tape and Seam binding flower video by Becca
   
3. Hero arts fabric flowers video by Kelly (using Nestabilities)
   
4. Rolled spiral paper rose tutorial from 'i do' it yourself
   
5. Fab paper rose template (one piece) from Capadia Design
   
6. Lovely flower template & tutorial for felt pin by Yoonie at Home
7. Genius leather flower tutorial from Bubbly Nature
   
8. Sakura flower outline (cutting instructions) from cut out & keep ...
9. ... used on this lovely banner from 'i do' it yourself
   
10. DCWV paper rose tutorial video by Erin (with this free template)
    
11. Tut for a Gorgeous book page flower (made with a circle punch) by Stephanie
12. tutorial for a faux curled-rosewood wreath (also) by stephanie
    
13. Wax paper pom pom flower tutorial from Nice Package
14. Lots of flowers as part of Tip Junkie's headband tutorials post
    
15. Michele's fab flower tutorial collection
16. Megan's incredible felt dahlia tutorial
    
17. Terri's gorgeous glittered crepe paper flower video
    
18. Nichole's out of this world Paper Towel flowers
19. Jean's stunning yarn & string flowers
20. Fan Fold Flower SCS video tutorial by Beate
21. Sweet pipe cleaner flowers video tut. by CeeCee
    
22. & CeeCee's ribbon flower video tutorial
    
23. Flower Pot Pocket Card SCS video by Beate
    
24. Quilled fringed flowers video (M.S.) & template here
    
25. Hardened flowers video (M.S.) & template here
26. Paper cup (candy or cupcake cup) flowers (M.S.)
27. Zipper flower video tutorial from Maya Road Company blog
    
28. Coffee filter roses video & template here too
    
29. Yarn flowers (M. S.)
    
30. Paper dog wood blossoms video & template on this page (M.S.)
    
31. Straw flowers by Sunshine's Creations
32. Straw flowers video by Cathy (Martha Stewart show)
33. Paper template for knit wit or straw flowers (Genius!)
34. Baby Bunch Bouquet (M.S.)
    
35. Crepe paper Snow drops & crocuses (Martha) I heart these so much!
    
36. Sherry's video of her paper flowers (perfection!)
37. Beth's stunning stamped paper flowers (and link list too!)
38. Fabric flowers a la Martha (I have to make these for cards!)
    
39. Joanne's flower pot flowers tutorial (sweet daisies style)
    
40. Claudia's Accordion Flower tutorial
    
41. Sherry's gorgeous Grunge Paper Dahlia
42. Scalloped Rose tutorial by Joanne
43. Maya's incredible instant recycled paper flower tutorial
    
44. Nichole's clever ways to alter premade flowers tutorial
45. Cheeky Magpie's stunning stem of blooms from premade paper flowers
    
46. Stunning (and simple) flower garland tutorial by Lisa
    
47. Great video for making a paper rose (on a stem) by Mary (wow!)
    
48. Natasja's pretty paper flower video tutorial
    
49. How to make simple white paper flowers by Jeff (lovely!)
50. Inna's fringed paper flower tutorial (sweet!)
51. And Inna's double fringed flower tut. oulaLA!
    
52. Tissue Paper flowers video tutorial by Sally on Hero Arts
    
53. Rach's lovely punched flower tutorial
54. Becca's phenomenal lace petal flower video (with Spellbinders die)
55. Hero Art's distressed paper flower by Lisa
56. my Fred She Said embossed shaped paper flowers
57. Cool bottle lid flower flickr tutorial by Sunshine's Creations
58. Yarn Pom Pom Flower Tutorial by Kristen
    
59. Lolly's lovely video (a gorgeous variety of handmade flowers)
60. Maria's paper rose tutorial
61. Sweet Paper Flower Tutorial by Wendy
    
62. Origami Cherry/Sakura Blossoms Tutorial by the Flirty Bride
63. Vintage flowers Video by Brigitta (stamped, punched, shaped)
64. Patty's lovely fabric flowers (video)
65. Clever funky flower by Legojenta
66. Julie's lovely crimped flower tutorial (looks like fabric) PICTORIAL here & VIDEO here
    

Some Faves (though I think these are all HOT!):

1. Mercy's gorgeous ruffled flowers tutorial
   
2. Flowery top note card & template (You can even convert store-bought cards to do this)
   
3. Aluminum Flowers (punched from pop cans!?!) I love Michael
4. Flower bookmarks (great for kids, but stampin' potential is HUGE)
   
5. 3D Daisy card template by Jeannie1862 on scs (WOW!)
6. Divine Fabric flowers Tutorial by Blair
   
7. Floral cut out wrap or cards & flower template & one I Altered to fit lots of sizes on 1 sheet
8. Gorgeous Paper flower tutorial by Nathalia
   
9. Bloomin' Pop up flower by Mary Beth
10. Daisies project
11. 3D Flower paper cd holder (quick video)
12. Fabulous 'No Tools Flowers' Tutorial by Joanne (lots here!)
13. Felted flower (knitting) (video by Susan)
    
14. Clay flowers by Diane Phillips on Martha
15. Astounding Coffee Filter Roses by Cassie Chappell on Martha
16. paper carnations
17. Stunning origami lotus By Clearwisdom.net
18. Great template by Jenn Gormly
19. Paper strip flower (video) by Artistic Avenger (Great Blog!)
20. Lucine's lovely Paper Tole Tutorial
21. Becky's Filled Flowers (TOO cool!)
22. Teabag Folded flowers by Tracey (lovely shapes are printable)
23. & Tracey's foldy flower tutorial & her medallion backgrounds
24. & Her snowflake flower freebies & even more
25. Origami cherry blossom video by Okakuko
26. gorgeous Tape Transfer!!! Flowers video By Shari
27. Super original flowers by Wendy
28. Wax resist scripty flowers video By Shari
29. Amazing Seven Flower pop-up tutorial by Cpeep
30. Recycled paper by A Little Hut
31. Amazing fabric flowers by Allison, Christine, & Nathalia
32. yarn flowers by Lori Marie
33. Coffee filter rose tutorial (Lovely!)
34. Vintage distressed flowers by Dawn (speedy & pretty)
35. Fabric flower from Wise Craft
36. Wendy's gorgeous spiral paper flower
37. Amby's flower cutting tutorial
38. Etsy parchment flower tutorial--by Jeffrey
39. Crepe paper flowers by The Artful Paper Doll (so pretty!)
40. Ilina's stunning scrunchy fancy flower tutorial
    
    

With punches/dyecuts:

1. Clever way to use SU's 5-petal flower punch by AR
2. Sweet Circle punch flower by one happy stamper on scs
   
3. Glorious Little Rose flower Tutorial by Joanne
4. Fantastic 3D flower Tutorial by Lauren
5. Make your own prima flowers by very talented Valita
6. Nestabilities flower tutorial by Joanne (works with scallop punch too!)
7. ETA: 3D flower Video tut by Roxy (using small oval punch)
8. eta: eta: Hero arts stunning tissue paper flower
9. Julie's SU scallop punch flower video (would work with other scallops too)
10. Elegant Parchment flowers by Jeffrey
11. Papier-mâché flowers by Cathy
12. Recycled magazine flower by alamodestuff
13. Maggie's flower couture flip flops (video #16)
14. Vellum carnations by Shellie--wow!
    

Tea Bag Folds:

1. Sweet Tea bag folded flower by AnnMarie
   
2. Kite tea bag fold directions
   
3. A video with different tea bag folds
   
4. Craft Directory (guide to tea bag sites)
   

Dahlia Fold:

1. Tutorial
2. By Jana
3. By Jessica

Pop ups:

1. Gorgeous Daffodil pop up By the rockin cpeep!
2. Stunning pop up lotus By Tekuila(?)
3. Pop up Garden
4. Amazing Pop up flower video
5. Vase of flowers pop up card
   

More Martha et al:

1. Beaded flower how-to & bouquet of beaded flowers & on a necklace
2. Paper cherry blossoms
3. Paper snowdrops & crocuses
4. Frog in a box with water lily
5. Flower wrapped favours
6. ETA: straw flowers
7. eta: floral inspired craft slideshow

A few (old ones) I've made:
(posts include older templates or tutorials)

wet & wrinkle flower (tutorial):

Dahlias or Mums and cornflowers:3D stamped flower with one layer:
Wet & wrinkle Lotus/Mirkwood Flower:Daisy:

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Hope your day is bloomin' beautiful!