How to Make Crepe Paper Dogwood Flowers

The dogwood tree features luscious white or pink flowers that herald the coming of spring. The large blooms make a big statement and can be reproduced in crepe paper, which is found at craft stores. These crepe paper flowers will be long-lasting and can be attached to a branch and placed in a vase for a dramatic arrangement. The paper dogwood flowers could also be gathered together and used to make bridal or bridesmaid bouquets.

Green crepe paper
Ruler
Cotton balls
Scissors
White or pink crepe paper
Floral wire
Floral tape

Instructions

- 1
  Cut a 2-inch square of green crepe paper with the scissors, using the ruler. Fold the square in half.
- 2
  Cut a cotton ball in half with the scissors. Insert the cotton ball half in the folded crepe paper. Twist the crepe paper around the cotton ball half. Repeat to create 10 green-covered balls for the dogwood flower center.
- 3
  Draw a 3-inch wide and 4-inch high heart on the white or pink crepe paper with a pencil and cut it out with the scissors. Stretch the crepe paper gently to create a cupped dogwood petal. Repeat to make three more petals.
- 4
  Gather the green centers together along with a 6-inch length of wire and secure the centers tightly around the wire by wrapping the ends of the centers and the wire with floral tape, which is stretchy and adheres to itself.
- 5
  Place the petals around the center, evenly spaced, and wrap them with the floral tape, wrapping the entire stem.
- 6
  Cut three 2-inch long and 1-inch wide ovals of the green crepe paper. Attach them to the wire with the floral tape.

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