Vellum Orchids

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These were made with drafting vellum - left blank and accented with gold embossing powder or watercolor. Card stock or copy paper work as well!

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Here’s what you need:

  • Vellum or Paper

  • Craft Scissors

  • Watercolor

  • Glue Tape

  • Template (Scroll to bottom)

  • Embossing Glitter (optional)

How to Make Paper Water Lilies:

  1. Gather all craft materials & download the pattern at the end of this post.

  2. Cut shapes from vellum using scissors or cutting machine.

  3. Paint watercolor onto petals & leaves of your choice. We left many unpainted to mix & match.

  4. Let watercolor dry. Paint again if you would like more saturated colors.

  5. Bend petals slightly, pressing with fingertips.

  6. Assemble flower with glue tape.

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Paper chrysanthemums are the harder of the two flowers to make. Below are paper water lilies. If you are a beginner, start with water lilies.

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