How to Make Tissue Paper Roses (with Free Petal Template)

Create beautiful tissue paper roses with ease using our free tissue paper rose template! Perfect for crafting stunning floral decorations, gifts, or centerpieces, this template makes the process simple and fun.

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Hello Craftaholics!

Do you remember the first rose you ever received? Maybe it was from a loved one, a friend, or even a secret admirer. I still remember trying to preserve mine—drying it, pressing it between the pages of a book—but even then, it eventually faded away. Roses are beautiful but oh-so-fragile.

That’s what makes this project so special. It’s surprising how something as delicate as tissue paper can outlast the real thing. These tissue paper roses capture the beauty of natural blooms but stay vibrant and fresh for years. Perfect for decorating your space, making thoughtful gifts, or just keeping as a reminder of something beautiful.

This project is simple, fun, and beginner-friendly. With our free template and step-by-step instructions, you’ll have your own bouquet of everlasting roses in no time. Let’s get started and create something timeless together!

Things You’ll Need

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Tissue Paper Rose Petal Template

Download this tissue paper rose template and print it out. Use scissors to cut out the patterns.

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    How to Make Tissue Paper Roses

    Step 1: Prepare the Petals

    prepare the tissue paper rose petals

    Print and cut out the petal patterns from the template. The template includes 8 small petals, 10 medium petals, 12 medium-large petals, and 16 large petals.

    Select at least 3 ombre shades of similar colored tissue paper for the flowers. Trace the petals on the tissue papers and cut the petals out of them. Either start (from the smaller petals) with the lighter shade and use darker shades for the outer edges or do the opposite. 

    Step 2: Make the Stem and Fringe of the Tissue Paper Rose

    Make the Stem and Fringe of the Tissue Paper Rose

    Cut a rectangular piece out of green craft paper and roll it into a straw pattern to create the stem of the flower; apply glue to secure the roll. Also, use the paper chosen for the center petals to cut out a strip and create fringe on it with round edges.

    Step 3: Attach Stem and the Fringe

    Attach Stem and the Fringe

    Apply glue on the fringed piece from the previous step and roll it around the green stem near any one of its open ends.

    Step 4: Attach Small Petals

    Attach Small Petals

    Now, adding the petals. Start by gluing the smaller petals around the rolled fringe. Keep a nice and blooming pattern while adding the petals.

    Step 5: Attach Medium-Large Petals

    Attach Medium-Large Petals 

    Done adding the small petals? Let’s start to add the medium-large petals. Once again, don’t forget to create a blooming pattern while gluing the petals. I used the same shade for the medium and medium-large petals.

    Step 6: Attach Large Petals

    Attach Large Petals 

    And, at last, gluing the large petals. This will be the last layer, so make sure to add the petals as neatly as possible to give the flower a nice finished look. 

    Step 7: Make and Attach Leaves

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    Create leaves from green tissue paper or fabric. Now, carefully glue them with the stem. 

    Have fun by mixing and matching different colors and shades!

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    Happy Crafting!

    Thank you!

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