Make Paper Flowers with Recycled Old Book Pages
Creating paper flowers with recycled old book pages is a delightful and eco-friendly crafting project that brings a charming vintage touch to any space. Transforming the pages of a worn-out book into intricate, delicate petals is not only a creative way to upcycle materials but also a therapeutic and rewarding process. By carefully folding and shaping the paper, you can breathe new life into the forgotten pages, turning them into beautiful blooms that will never wither. Whether you display them in a vase or use them as unique embellishments for gifts or cards, these paper flowers are not just sustainable decorations but also a lovely reminder of the simple joy of crafting with care and creativity.
You will need 4 pieces for each paper flower.
First, you will want to cut the four pages into squares.
To speed up the process, I cut all the pieces at once.
Next, fold each square individually three times.
Ensure all the folds align on the same edge of the triangle.
How To Make Paper Rose Petals
Draw a half circle to make the rose petals, as shown below.
Next, cut away the exposed edges of the triangle. Ensure the folded edges are still intact.
Use your first triangle as a template to cut the other three petals.
Finally, cut the tip of the triangle, leaving a small hole in the center of each petal.
Next, remove one petal from one of the paper flower pieces, two from the next one, and three from the third piece. Finally, cut the last piece in half. Save all pieces to form the rose petals.
For the larger pieces, overlap the two end petals entirely and hold until the glue adheres.
Continue until all eight cones are completed.
Next, roll each petal’s top edges outward using a small round cylinder. You can use a small paintbrush handle, pencil, etc. In addition, use a toothpick for smaller roses.
Continue until the tops of all but the two smaller petals are rolled outward.
Repeat this method, working from the largest to the smallest petals. Allow the glue to dry.
