I believe I have mentioned my fondness for inexpensive, do-it-yourself solutions – especially when it comes to decor. These flowers are a perfect example of something that is beautiful, easy to make and is extremely budget friendly. I’m a little pressed for time on this post and I’m sure you’re dying to find out how to make them so I’m just going to get right down to the how-to.
Here’s what you’ll need:
:: large scalloped circle punch
:: craft paper (or paper lunch bags)
:: styrofoam ball
:: glue gun
:: twigs for stems
:: something with a point at the end (I use a knitting needle)
Start by cutting out a stack of scalloped circles. I fold my paper a couple of times so I can cut multiple circles at a time.
To make a “petal” take one of your circles, place the knitting needle at approximately the middle and fold loosely in half. Do not crease, just a gentle fold. Fold in half again, and again – three folds total. 
Add a dab of glue to the point of your petal and push it into the styrofoam ball. Push it into the ball just enough for it to stick, if you push too far the ball will break. Continue to add petals until you can no longer see the styrofoam. The more randomly you add the petals, the more real your flower will look.
Once the flower gets to the fullness of your liking, add a dab of glue to the end of one of your twigs. Insert glued end into the middle of your flower. It should look like this when you’re done
Make as many as you like for fun arrangement!
I used a bag of paper lunch bags and a bag of styrofoam balls in various sizes from the dollar store so this project ended up costing $2 for 8 flowers!
Yay for frugality
. I’m totally in awe tat you make those, it’s so clever. This would be too fiddly for my big, clumsy man hands…
These look awesome! I love the look of your blog, great job!
Those look beautiful Hilary!! Your creativity and imagination are inspiring!
Do you need scalloped edges
I think if you just used a regular circle you would get less texture and it would look a little less like a hydrangea. But I’ve never tried it. I say go for it!
They look like they have a purple tint did you colour them somehow?
There is no purple tint, maybe just the way the photo is edited? But I did make a bunch that had a white look to them by LIGHTLY misting the final product with white spray paint.
I an so making theses right now.. how cute..
Do you think these could be made with scrapbook paper? I would like to make them purple. Approximately how many scalloped circles did you use per flower ball? Thanks!
They certainly could be made from scrapbook paper. I honestly have no idea how many circles I used. I’ve always made the flowers in batches so I’ve always cut out as many circles as I can and go from there.
This is such a cool idea. Already planning on getting the supplies
Thanks for sharing.
Do you know the diameter of the scallop punch? I was thinking 3 inches from the pictures, but wanted to be sure before I bought it!
I did use the 3 in cutter
Absolutely beautiful, I love it. You can also play with different colors and make a bunch, great diy!
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This is simply beautiful. Thank you Hilary for the inspiration.
Chonie.
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So so pretty!!!
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