Bright and expressive flowers can be made from a variety of materials. In this lesson you will find a tutorial on how to make a crepe paper rose.
![Crepe Paper Rose Crepe Paper Rose](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1-1280-crepe-paper-rose.jpg)
Crepe paper rose
Total Time: 25 minutes
Step 1: Take the scissors
![Rectangle of Red Paper Rectangle of Red Paper](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/3-rectangle-of-red-paper.jpg)
Cut out a rectangular piece of crepe paper measuring 10×3.5 cm (3.94 in * 1.38 in). It is important that it stretches in the length.
Step 2: Make folds
![Folded Red Paper Folded Red Paper](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/4-folded-red-paper.jpg)
Fold the rectangle several times.
Step 3: Make a round on the paper
![Cropped Red Paper Cropped Red Paper](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/5-cropped-red-paper.jpg)
Use scissors to round the top edge.
Step 4: Straighten the blank
![Rectangle with a Wavy Edge Rectangle with a Wavy Edge](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/6-rectangle-with-a-wavy-edge.jpg)
You should get a sheet of paper similar to the one in the photo.
Step 5: Use your hands
![Rectangle with Stretched Edges Rectangle with Stretched Edges](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/7-rectangle-with-stretched-edges.jpg)
You must gently stretch each semicircular element with your fingers.
Step 6: Make the paper wavy
![Red Blank Red Blank](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/8-red-blank.jpg)
Make the center of the rose from the resulting blank.
Step 7: Prepare the glue
![Twisting the Red of the Blank Twisting the Red of the Blank](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/9-twisting-the-red-of-the-blank.jpg)
Twist it by fixing it with hot glue at the bottom.
Step 8: Compare your blank
![Twisted Red Blank Twisted Red Blank](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/10-twisted-red-blank.jpg)
You should get a similar center as in the example.
Step 9: Make the red rectangles
![A Sheet of Red Paper A Sheet of Red Paper](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/11-a-sheet-of-red-paper.jpg)
Cut out a 2×4 cm (0.79 in x 1.58 in) piece of crepe paper to make individual petals for your flower. It should stretch across the width.
Step 10: Round the rectangle
![Rounded Sheet of Red Paper Rounded Sheet of Red Paper](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/12-rounded-sheet-of-red-paper.jpg)
Cut the petal blank from the rectangle.
Step 11: Press on the paper
![Paper with a Dent Paper with a Dent](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/13-paper-with-a-dent.jpg)
Gently stretch the upper part of the blank with your fingers.
Step 12: Use a toothpick
![Red Petal Red Petal](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/14-red-petal.jpg)
Use it to twist the edges of the petal on both sides.
Step 13: Repeat for the other petals
![10 Red Petals 10 Red Petals](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15-10-red-petals.jpg)
Make 10 of the same petals.
Step 14: Apply the glue
![Several Connected Petals Several Connected Petals](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/16-several-connected-petals.jpg)
Use the glue gun to fix the petals at the bottom to collect the roses.
Step 15: Use glue for all the petals
![Connected Petals Connected Petals](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/17-connected-petals.jpg)
Gradually add all the prepared petals.
Step 16: Make 8 petals of a different sizes
![8 Red Petals 8 Red Petals](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/18-8-red-petals.jpg)
Cut several 5×2.5 cm (1.97 in x 0.98 in) rectangles from crepe paper to make petals of different sizes.
Step 17: Glue new petals
![Rose Fro Crepe Paper Rose Fro Crepe Paper](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/19-rose-fro-crepe-paper.jpg)
Glue the petals onto your flower. You should end up with a crepe paper rose similar to the one in the photo.
Supply:
- red crepe paper.
Tools:
- scissors;
- pencil;
- glue gun;
- ruler;
- toothpick.
![Materials and Tools for Crepe Paper Rose Materials and Tools for Crepe Paper Rose](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2-materials-and-tools-for-crepe-paper-rose.jpg)
The crepe rose can be used as jewelry or as part of other crafts. If you make several roses, you will have a beautiful bouquet to decorate your home.