easy paper bag flowers are the pop of color you’ve been waiting all winter for!

what are paper bag flowers?

Back in December my friend Annie posted these cool paper lunch bag snowflakes and you can bet I ran to my kitchen and made them immediately. They’ve been hanging in my windows all winter long.

But by this time of year I’m ready for some color, and thought I’d turn the snowflakes into paper flowers!

I knew I wanted to start with colored paper bags, but I didn’t want to cut them in the same way since I assumed they’d come out looking like – well, colored snowflakes.

I wanted flowers so did a little search and came across a tutorial courtesy from – of course – Martha! And they were just as easy as the snowflakes.

what materials do you need?

Just like the snowflakes, you need just a few simple materials:

6 paper lunch bags

scissors

pencil

hole punch

double stick tape

string or twine

frequently asked questions!

do you need to use colored bags?

No! If you watch the video below you’ll see that I used brown lunch bags and they look just as charming!

can you use a hot glue gun instead of tape?

Yes – I’ve done both but I prefer using double stick tape personally!

can you store the flowers after you take them down?

Yes! Gently separate the sides that are taped together when you open the flower – close to store easily (if you use a hot glue gun you may want to switch to tape for that last layer, to separate without tearing the paper).

can you make the flowers in different sizes?

Yes! You can see that I did that here – just cut the shapes taller or shorter for a variety of sizes, or use paper bags in different sizes and shapes! You could even use shopping bags to make giant paper flowers!

Wouldn’t these make a fun wedding decoration? I also love the idea of attaching the flowers to a simply wrapped gift. Let me know if you try this fun and easy project!

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Easy Paper Bag Flowers!

sherisilver

You only need a few simple materials to make these pretty paper flowers!

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10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Equipment

• 6 paper lunch bags
• scissors
• pencil
• hole punch
• double stick tape
• string or twine
• scallop paper punch

Instructions

 

• Fold down the bottom flap on the side of the bag where it's folded up, so that it meets the other side.
• Stack the bags together and cut the bottoms off right above the fold.
• Draw a petal shape on top and cut along the lines.
• Put a piece of tape on each side of each bag as shown in the picture and stack the bags again.
• Punch a hole in the center of the bags, about 1/2" above the bottoms and run the string through.
• Bring the top and bottom layers together and join.
• If you're feeling extra you can cut or punch a circle to cover the center.
• Hang as you please!

Notes

1. You can use a hot glue gun instead of double stick tape if you prefer.
2. To store flat, gently separate the layers you attached to make the final flower shape.
3. To make flowers in different sizes, simply cut the shape of the flower higher or lower as you please!

Keywords diy, flower, paper bag, paper bag flower, paper craft

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Sheri Silver

Sheri Silver is a New York-based food photographer and recipe developer who has been cooking and baking for over 30 years. She works with brands, authors and restaurants to create recipes that are as beautiful as they are foolproof - and every recipe on this blog has been made, tweaked and eaten in her own kitchen.