How to Create Fake Flowers

Fake flowers resemble real ones but do not fade away. The artificial flowers you make will remain vibrant for a long time, perfect for decoration or gifting. The following guide will teach you how to create simple flowers using tissue paper, ribbons, and fabric.

Materials Needed: To create delicate flowers like carnations, you will only need the following simple materials:

• 3 sheets of tissue paper in the same color
• Scissors
• Ruler and pencil
• Pipe cleaner
• Clear tape
• Floral tape

Cut the tissue paper into a rectangle. Use scissors to cut the paper into a 30 cm long and 8 cm wide rectangle.

Draw a line on the rectangle. First, use a ruler and pencil to draw a straight line 1 cm above the bottom of the rectangle. Then, draw a diagonal line from the opposite top corner to the first line.

Cut along the diagonal line. The excess paper that is smaller can be discarded.

Cut the fringes. Cut fringes starting from the top end of the diagonal down to the bottom edge of the paper.

Attach the flower stem. Place the pipe cleaner along the shorter edge of the paper. Secure it in place with tape.

Secure the tail of the paper around the flower stem. Use clear tape to keep the adhesive part hidden.

Pull the fringes out. This step will help you complete the carnation flower.

Prepare materials and tools. You can create fun and quirky flowers by using patterned or polka-dotted ribbons, or for a more realistic look, choose ribbons that match the color of real flowers. Here are the materials you’ll need to make a ribbon flower:

• One 30 cm length of ribbon
• Needle and thread matching the ribbon color

Sew a running stitch along the length of the ribbon. This stitch will run along the ribbon’s length, allowing you to shape the flower once finished.

• Thread the needle. Tie a knot at the end of the thread to secure it to the fabric.
• Pass the needle from front to back along the ribbon’s edge. Pull the thread through until the knot stops it. Continue to pass the needle from front to back, pulling the thread each time. Repeat until you complete the running stitch.

Tighten the thread. Pulling the thread tight before finishing the running stitch helps gather the ribbon and forms the basic shape of the ribbon flower: the petals.

Sew to secure. Add a few extra stitches to keep the shape of the flower in place.

Reorganize the ribbon so it forms a perfect circle. Leave the end of the ribbon free when you lift the flower.

Sew from the back to the front along the ribbon's tail. Stitch upwards, then downwards. Tie the thread securely.

Trim the ribbon's tail. Cut it close to the stitching line to maintain the flower's round shape.

Choose your fabric and tools. Tulle, silk, or any light and airy fabric are perfect for crafting flowers. Here’s what you’ll need:

• A piece of fabric, 10 cm wide and 50 cm long
• Needle and thread
• Iron

Turn the fabric inside out. The stitching at both ends should be on the inside.

Press both ends of the fabric with an iron. Avoid pressing the center, as it will prevent the flower's pleats from standing out.

Sew a running stitch along the fabric's edge. Thread the needle and tie a knot. Sew along the length of the fabric's edge, then continue sewing until you reach the opposite end.

Sew the two fabric ends together. Use the remaining thread to stitch the ends together, securing the flower's shape.

• For paper flowers, roll the paper evenly to ensure the bottom of the flower remains uniform.