Daisy Paper Flowers

Brighten up your day with these easy daisy paper flowers!

Using just colored paper and glue, these charming blooms are beginner-friendly and perfect for Mother's Day, spring crafts, or cheerful home décor.

Whether as a single flower or part of a bouquet, they'll bring a touch of nature to any celebration or gift.

Daisies symbolize purity, cheerfulness, and simplicity, making them one of the most beloved flowers to craft.

These easy daisy paper flowers are not only delightful to create but also versatile in their use.

Whether you're celebrating Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter, or simply looking for a charming way to brighten someone's day, this project has you covered.

Making these paper daisies is simple and quick-ideal for beginners and experienced crafters alike.

All you need is some colored paper for the petals and the center, green paper for the stem, and glue or double-sided tape to bring your creation to life.

Mix and match your daisies with other paper flowers, such as roses or tulips, to create stunning bouquets that suit any occasion.

From cheerful yellows and whites to bold, unconventional hues, these diy paper flower daisies can be customized to match your aesthetic.

They're perfect as part of a table centerpiece, a spring-inspired wreath, or a heartfelt handmade gift.

Gather your materials and get ready to add a burst of sunshine to your crafting time!

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Beginner-Friendly: Simple steps make this a perfect project for crafters of all skill levels, including kids.
• Quick and Fun: With minimal materials and effort, you can create daisies in just minutes.
• Customizable: Choose from endless color combinations and paper styles to suit any theme or event.
• Versatile Uses: Ideal for home décor, gifts, party decorations, or even as a thoughtful addition to a handmade card.
• Year-Round Appeal: While perfect for spring and Easter, these flowers also work for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
• Eco-Friendly Option: Use recycled paper to create sustainable yet beautiful blooms.
• Great for gifting: A perfect way to show your appreciation or love by giving a bouquet of these daisy paper flowers as a gift - for Valentine's Day, as a teachers gift, or Mother's Day.

Skill Level

★☆☆☆☆ (Very Easy)

Materials Needed

• Colored Paper (For the flower)
• Yellow Colored Paper (For the pistil (inner part of the flower))
• Green Paper (For the Stem)
• Craft Stick or Bamboo Skewer
• Scissors
• Glue or Double Sided Tape

Instructions

For The Flower Petals

Using your colored paper

Step 1: Start with the color you want your flower petals to be facing up. Arrange your paper to sit vertically.

Step 2: Fold the left edge of the paper to meet the right edge.

Step 3: Unfold previous step.

Step 4: Cut along the middle crease line you just made. You will end up with two long rectangles. Set one of the rectangles aside. You will only need one of the rectangles to make your flower head.

Step 5: Working on one of the rectangles: Arrange it to sit vertically (with the colored side still facing up), then fold the right edge to meet the left edge.

Step 6: If using double sided tape, apply it along the open edge of the paper. If not, skip this step.

Step 7: Rotate your paper 90 degrees so that the open edges are away from you.

Step 8: Cut small slits into the paper along the folded edge. Make sure you leave a gap of about 0.40 inches (1 cm) from the open edge. If you have applied double sided tape, you could use the edge of the tape as a guide.

Step 9: Unfold the paper.

Step 10: Flip your paper over from top to bottom.

Step 11: If you are using glue, apply some glue to the top edge of the paper. If you already have double sided tape on your paper, skip this step.

Step 12: Fold the bottom edge to meet the top edge, attaching it with either glue or double-sided tape.

Step 13: Completed flower petals. Set aside. We will shape the flower head when we attach it to the stem.

For the Pistil (Inner Part of the Flower)

Using your yellow paper

Making the pistil uses similar steps as making the flower head.

Step 1: Start with the color you want your pistil to be facing up. Arrange your paper to sit vertically.

Step 2: Fold the right edge of the paper to meet the left edge.

Step 3: If using double sided tape, apply it along the open edge of the paper. If not, skip this step.

Step 4: Rotate your paper 90 degrees so that the open edges are away from you.

Step 5: Cut small slits into the paper along the folded edge. Make sure you leave a gap of about 0.40 inches (1 cm) from the open edge. If you have applied double sided tape, you could use the edge of the tape as a guide. Make the slits small in width.

Step 6: Unfold the paper.

Step 7: Flip your paper over from top to bottom.

Step 8: If you are using glue, apply some glue to the top edge of the paper. If you already have double sided tape on your paper, skip this step.

Step 9: Fold the bottom edge to meet the top edge, attaching it with either glue or double-sided tape.

Step 10: Completed pistil. Set aside.

For the Stem

Using your green paper.

Step 1: Arrange the paper to sit slightly on a diagonal and have the color side facing down.

Step 2: Place the craft stick (or skewer) slightly above the bottom left corner of the paper.

Step 3: Wrap the paper firmly around the craft stick and then continue rolling the paper around the stick until you nearly reach the end of the paper.

Step 4: Apply some glue at the open end of the paper and then roll the paper over the remaining paper. Allow the glue to dry and remove the craft stick.

Step 5: Completed stem.

Tips For Success

If you're like me and sometimes you can't roll your stem evenly and one end is thicker than the other, place the thicker end on the flower head. This will give the flower a better finished look.

Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations

• Classic White and Yellow: Use white petals with a bright yellow center for a traditional daisy look. Perfect for spring crafts, Easter decorations, or cheerful home displays.
• Vibrant Summer Colors: Experiment with pinks, purples, oranges, or blues for a bold, summery vibe that's perfect for party décor or children's crafts.
• Pastels: Soft shades like lavender, baby blue, and mint green work beautifully for Mother's Day gifts, weddings, or baby showers.
• Festive Daisies: Create red and white daisies for Christmas, or orange and black variations for Halloween. Add gold or silver centers for extra sparkle during New Year's celebrations.
• Natural Look: Choose muted tones like cream, beige, or pale green for a rustic aesthetic, great for weddings or farmhouse-style décor.

Other Crafts You Might Like To Try:

• DIY Paper Envelope
• Cat Origami Box
• Origami Hearts
• Valentines Origami
• Crochet Pumpkin Coasters

Helpful Origami Tips

If you're curious to learn more about origami, you might like to look at our basic guides on how to make some common origami folds.

Start with the valley fold and mountain fold-these are the foundation of most origami models.

Once you're comfortable, you might like to try the petal fold for 3D shapes, and explore the bird base and square base for more complex designs.

The water bomb base is also great for creating inflatable or geometric models, like this inflatable origami rabbit.

Useful Paper Craft Terms

Want to learn a little more about paper crafts and origami?

We've made this helpful printable just for you. It explains common terms and helpful tips you might come across when you are folding origami or making a paper craft project.

You can download the useful paper craft terms printable PDF here.