
This stunning die cut flower card is just one of the many ideas we have for using paper flowers on your DIY projects!
We often get questions about the best paper for paper flowers. Today we wanted to provide some resources and some inspiration for creating with paper flowers.
Making Shaped Paper Flowers
Shaped paper flowers are created by layering cut-out paper flower petals, and bending and shaping the petals to give them a realistic look. The best paper for this type of flower is around 65#–85# paper. This is thin enough to be pliable and thick enough to hold its shape when molded.
Top Cardstock Recommendations for Shaped Paper Flowers
- Encore Textured Cardstock – The texture adds some interest, but it's still moldable.
- Lessebo Colors Cardstock – Smooth cardstock in vibrant colors.
- Pop-Tone 65# Cardstock – Smooth cardstock in pastel colors.
- Sirio Pearl Smooth Cardstock – Our customers love the pearlescent shimmer of this pastel cardstock.
- Bazzill Dotted Swiss – The embossed dot texture adds something special to your flowers.

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Making Rolled Paper Flowers
Rolled paper flowers have the same requirements as shaped paper flowers in terms of needing paper that can be molded. Again, we recommend 65#–85# papers for these projects. Double-sided cardstock is best since both sides tend to show on a rolled paper flower.
Top Cardstock Recommendations for Rolled Paper Flowers
- Encore Textured Cardstock – The texture adds some interest, but it's still moldable.
- Lessebo Colors Cardstock – Smooth cardstock in vibrant colors.
- Pop-Tone 65# Cardstock – Smooth cardstock in pastel colors.
- Sirio Pearl Smooth Cardstock – Our customers love the pearlescent shimmer of this pastel cardstock.

Watch the Rolled Flowers Tutorial Video
Die Cut Paper Flowers
Die cut paper flowers have none of the same requirements as rolled or shaped flowers (because they don't need to be shaped), so you can really get creative and try all sorts of specialty papers for these types of flowers.
Unique Papers to Make Die Cut Flowers From
- Glitter Luxe Glitter Cardstock – High shine glitter cardstock.
- Mulberry Paper – A thin, tissue-like paper that creates gorgeous wispy flowers.
- Vellum – Translucent colored vellum makes lovely flowers, especially when layered.
- Neenah Stardream – A thicker pearlescent that comes in rich tones perfect for flowers.

Mulberry Paper Flower Tutorial

Vellum Paper Flower Ideas
Are you ready to try making paper flowers? Use our free paper flower templates and recommendations for best paper for paper flowers to create your own paper garden!
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