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How to Make Crepe Paper Wisteria

March 2, 2017 by Emily 42 Comments

How to Make Crepe Paper Wisteria – This is one of those glorious DIYS that *looks* so much more complicated than it is. Easy, inexpensive DIY’s are my jam.

Paper Wisteria hanging from a gold embroidery hoop in a dining room
Since Christmas, my kids have BIG TIME gotten on the seasonal decoration train. We’ve adopted the area around our kitchen table as the designated the seasonal decoration spot. I used it to create a pretty holiday tablescape, we cut out dozens of paper snowflakes late December to carry us through January, and we put together a little Valentine’s mobile for February.

Now that we’re done with the winter holiday season (and St. Patrick’s Day is such a short window), I’m feeling all kinds of spring-y vibes. I made a crepe paper leaf garland for some bright, happy green, but wanted something colorful and floral around the table.

Hanging Wisteria Installation at Anthropologie that inspired my own paper wisteria project!
I saw a GORGEOUS installation at an Anthropologie in Las Vegas last year that was made out of cupcake liners and purple balloons (people are so creative!). I’ve thought about it ever since. While there isn’t space for something of that magnitude in my house, I still wanted something similar (but simpler). So, I took to Pinterest and soon found there were dozens and dozens of tutorials for making similar ones out of tissue or crepe paper.

I’ve done a lot with tissue paper (since it’s just so darn inexpensive) but this was my first time working with crepe beyond the cheap-o paper streamers I’ve bought for parties. Real crepe (sold in rolls about 20-inches wide) is much higher quality, maintains its stretch, and is thicker than the stuff you buy at party shops. I ordered a few rolls from here in an ombre purple-pink palate for some dimension. You could certainly use other colors (or all one color, or just two colors, etc.), but I went with purple and a lavender-y pink that are lovely. Surprisingly, the rolls are only about $1.30 each, so even with paying shipping the end result is very inexpensive!

Here’s how I made it…

Purple Paper Wisteria Hanging from a Gold Embroidery Hoop

PAPER + MATERIALS I USED FOR THIS PROJECT:

  • Lilac Crepe (my dark color)
  • Taffy Pink Crepe (my medium color)
  • Carnation Pink Crepe (my light color)
  • Embroidery Thread
  • 12-Inch Hoop or 14-Inch Hoop (sometimes called a Macrame hoop)
  • Command Hook

Cutting crepe paper into strips to make crepe paper wisteria

1. CUT CREPE PAPER INTO STRIPS.

Cut 3-4″ wide strips of crepe. You’ll use these to make several petals at a time.

Folding strips of crepe paper into rectangles to cut out petals for paper wisteria Folding purple crepe paper to make paper wisteria

2. FOLD THE CREPE PAPER INTO A NEAT RECTANGLE

Fold about 2-2.5″ lengths all the way across until you have a neat rectangle (it’s okay if there’s a tiny bit leftover at the end). This will help you be able to cut multiple petals at a time and make it easier to keep sizing consistent.

Cutting out petals for paper wisteria

3. CUT OUT A BALLOON SHAPE TO MAKE PETALS.

I didn’t use a template for this, figuring that if each set of petals was slightly different in shape it could only add to the effect. I also made sure to cut so that the grain (the lines) went horizontally across the width of my balloon shapes. This helped as I was shaping petals. If you accidentally do it vertically, it will still work, but you may not have as much control over shaping the petals.

Twisting paper petals for Crepe Paper Wisteria Twisting and folding paper petals to make crepe paper wisteria

4. TWIST AND FOLD THE PETALS.

Twist the narrow end of the “balloon” 2-3 times. Fold the twist inward on itself toward the center of the petal. Gently shape the petal into a curve.

Bowls of paper wisteria petals ready to string on thread.

5. REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT.

Keep going until you have plenty of petals in every color you plan to use. I wanted each strand to be slightly different, so for some, I used 12 dark purple, 10 medium purple, and 8-9 pink. For others, I used 10 dark, 15 medium, and 12 light.

Threading petals of paper wisteria onto green embroidery thread

6. THREAD THE PETALS.

Cut a length (as long as you like–I did about 15-20 inch lengths) of embroidery thread (you can also just use a double strand of regular thread). Thread your needle and tie a knot at the end.

Poke the needle through the “knot” you created by twisting and folding. The petal should open downward, so start with the darkest color you plan to use and work your way up to the top. Repeat with all the petals. Arrange petals facing opposite directions to create more dimension (rather than stacking them perfectly one on top of the other).

When you get near a transition between colors (i.e. dark to medium or medium to light), overlap a few petals. For instance, you may go dark-medium-dark-medium-medium-medium-medium, etc.) to create a more gradual transition/ombre effect. You don’t have to do this, it’s just my personal preference. You can see how it looks above.

Threading strands of paper wisteria onto green embroidery thread
Strands of paper wisteria on a white background

7. MAKE LOTS OF STRANDS!

Continue threading petals on the strands, and make enough strands that you have a nice cluster.

Emily Dixon from One Lovely Life hanging paper wisteria in her dining room Emily Dixon from One Lovely Life hanging paper wisteria in her dining room

8. TIE TO A CRAFT HOOP

(I used a 12-inch hoop, but you could use a 14-inch hoop if you want a bigger one) and arrange at varying heights. Hang from a chandelier (or from a command hook hung from the ceiling). Alternatively, you can hang the strands directly from your chandelier. My friend Anna said she thought they’d look lovely tied to a bar or branch in a nursery. I LOVE THAT IDEA!!!

Happy Crafting!

Close up view of Crepe Paper Wisteria Hanging from a Gold Embroidery Hoop with text overlay that reads "Easy DIY Project - How to Make Paper Wisteria"

Crepe Paper Wisteria Hanging from a Gold Embroidery Hoop with text overlay that reads "Easy DIY Project - How to Make Paper Wisteria"

Crepe Paper Wisteria Hanging from a Gold Embroidery Hoop with text overlay that reads "Easy DIY Project - How to Make Paper Wisteria" How to Make Paper Wisteria - The easiest spring or Easter decoration, or the sweetest nursery decor. (So easy and inexpensive!)

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Comments

  1. Anna says

    March 2, 2017 at 8:44 am

    I cannot wait to make this!

    Reply
    • Emma says

      April 12, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      Have you made it?

      Reply
      • Tuski says

        May 11, 2018 at 10:01 pm

        Yes,I made it . But it is not so much cute. Tissue paper pom-pom is better.

        Reply
  2. Heather says

    March 2, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Sooooo cute!!

    Reply
  3. Paige says

    March 2, 2017 at 9:42 am

    You did such and awesome job! I do not think I would have the patience to make that!

    Reply
  4. R Karan says

    March 21, 2017 at 9:57 am

    Absolutely stunning and beautiful.
    I have been wanting to make wisteria for my 5 year old daughter forever. But unfortunately I don’t get those beautiful pastel shades in crepe or for that matter in any type of paper where I live.
    I only get solid dark colours which don’t give the same effect.
    I just feel happy looking at others making these with such lovely pleasant colours.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 21, 2017 at 11:49 am

      Oh, I’m so sorry you can’t find great colors where you live! That’s such a bummer! Wishing you well!

      Reply
  5. Bethani says

    March 26, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Absolutely stunning!!! Thank you for the tutorial!!

    Reply
  6. Jak says

    June 5, 2017 at 2:00 pm

    This would look great if the petals were more natural looking, going from large on top to smaller towards the bottom like real wisteria flowers do. If I use this method, I’ll do the petals big to small.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 6, 2017 at 5:43 am

      Sounds like a good idea!

      Reply
      • Nicole Marie Scavella says

        November 10, 2017 at 7:40 am

        This is beautiful, soft and gentle at the same time. Love, Love Love it!!!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          November 10, 2017 at 4:31 pm

          Oh, thank you! We just love it!

          Reply
  7. Ellen says

    March 27, 2018 at 7:05 pm

    Was one roll of crepe paper in each color enough to make a project the size of the one shown? Love this!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 27, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      Ellen – Yes! I still had a bit leftover when I was done. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jackie says

    March 28, 2018 at 10:40 am

    Thank you for this tutorial. This is so cool, I can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 28, 2018 at 10:42 am

      Yay! I hope you love how it turns out!

      Reply
  9. Noelle G. says

    April 21, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    Did you fold over the rectangle to get two petals? Is each petal one layer of crepe paper? How wide are your petals? This is so pretty! I’m going to make some for my light on my desk at work!!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 21, 2018 at 7:34 pm

      Noelle – I have the step-by-step instructions in between each photo. 🙂 I fold each 3-4″ strip of crepe over over in 2 – 2 1/2″ lengths until I reach the end, then I get as many petals as possible from each strip. (You can see in the photos, there’s a little stack). So there are several petals that come out of each cut (since you’re cutting through several folds at once). In the end, each petal is a single layer. And as for width, you can cut them as big or as small as you like, and even make them in decreasing size like real wisteria if you like! I hope that helps! I bet it’d look so cheery over your desk!

      Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    June 4, 2018 at 8:27 am

    Gorgeous, where do you get the crepe paper?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 4, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      Thank you! I bought my crepe from Just Artifacts.

      Reply
  11. Heather says

    August 1, 2018 at 8:35 am

    Hi! I want to do this for my wedding. How can i attach it to an arch? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 1, 2018 at 10:55 am

      Heather – How fun! I’ve never attached it to an arch, but I’d imagine you could tie it onto the arch with thread 🙂 If it’s a steep arch, you may want to add extra support with clear tape.

      Reply
  12. Devarrewaere Katrien says

    August 12, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    This very Nice and lovely l love it and gonna try out how donyou meid thé green leafs thank you Katrien

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 12, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      I used this tutorial! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Trudy Dishmon says

    August 31, 2018 at 9:42 am

    I have a lot of coffee filter petals left over from my daughter’s wedding. So I am going to try using them, they are the same shape, a little narrower at the bottom. I dye my own coffee filters and after they dry I fold then into an 1/8 then cut and you get 8 petals from each coffee filter. The coffee filters are $1 at the dollar tree. The paint is apple barrel diluted with water. I put it in an clean marshmallow fluff plastic jar then put a couple filters in the paint, close the lid tightly a shake to cover the filter. It is so inexpensive $1 for the Pack of 1 00 filters and $.50 for the paint from Walmart. They are so durable if the get wrinkled just spray a mist of water and they come right back. They don’t tear easily and will last for years.
    I made a lot of roses so I had to mist them a bit, because they were getting packed in bags to use at the wedding.
    I hope this is helpful for other crafters who may have these items already at home.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 31, 2018 at 10:53 am

      What a great tip! Thank you so much for sharing Trudy!

      Reply
  14. Kalani Wickramasinghe says

    January 1, 2019 at 8:30 am

    Woow it’s a cool idea. Thanks Emily…

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 2, 2019 at 5:15 am

      My pleasure!

      Reply
  15. Michelle says

    January 17, 2019 at 4:15 am

    I am going to make these for my wedding!! Super excited to get started
    Thank you for the easy to follow instructions xx

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 17, 2019 at 8:17 am

      Oh yay! Congratulations! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    January 23, 2019 at 6:41 am

    Lovely

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 23, 2019 at 8:36 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    January 27, 2019 at 9:08 am

    Wow looks lovely…

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 28, 2019 at 5:40 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  18. Mansi siwal says

    January 28, 2019 at 4:08 am

    It’s nice I make it once

    Reply
  19. Magdalena says

    March 18, 2019 at 11:28 am

    Me encantó. Trataré de hacerlo. Gracias por publicarlo y compartirlo con nosotras. Un abrazo.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 19, 2019 at 5:18 am

      El gusto es mio! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Valerie Boo says

    March 6, 2020 at 11:40 pm

    Very beautiful! I’ve got to try this!
    Also wanted to ask, where did you get your blouse??? or t-shirt? I love it.

    Reply
  21. Charlotte says

    June 13, 2020 at 5:41 am

    wow i really love this tutorial, i’m 13 and i think this will be great for my room. i can’t get the balloon shape just right though. it would mean a lot if you could give me a link to a free template. Love from Africa

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 15, 2020 at 8:16 am

      Charlotte – I don’t have a template yet, but I’ll be sure to let you know if I make one! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Estefani says

    July 7, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    HinEmily tengo una página de Instagram en mi país que da ideas de decoración relacionado con las estructuras que manejo, quería pedirte permiso de usar 2 fotos y mencionar tu nombre en el artículo que se lllama cómo decorar tu backdroop

    Reply
    • Emily says

      July 7, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      ¡Hola! Tiene mi permiso para usar 2 fotos siempre que enlace a mi blog con crédito. ¡Gracias por preguntar!

      Reply

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