Crepe Paper Orange

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To cover the base of the petals and the calyx, stretch a 1cm (0.4in) wide strip of 160g grass-green crepe paper and glue tightly around covering the base of the petals underneath the flower-head. Then bring this down on a 45-degree angle, applying a little glue as you go and continue down the wire stem. You can cut the length of the stem with wire cutters as well if you prefer a shorter flower. Wrap the stem tightly four or five times. Remove the centre of an embroidery hoop. Attach the large lily onto the inner hoop by winding the wrapped wire around the wooden circle. Fix a leaf stem either side, then add the two pom-pom flowers beside the leaves. Secure the two smaller lilies, followed by the remaining leaf stems. Step One: Tear a 5” – 6″ strip of crepe paper and place the foam ball in the center. Fold up the short sides, then twist the ends together. Add a dab of glue to hold the twist in place. I love how it kind of looks like a real dried Chinese Lantern branch. If you don’t have foam balls lying around, just roll up a little ball of tissue paper for the inside. Our mantel is going to look so festive once I throw a bunch of these pumpkins on it. If you’re hosting a Halloween or fall party, orange honeycomb tissue balls in various sizes turned into pumpkins would look great on the tabletops.

Bend and shape the flower and stamens. Carefully drop green marbling ink into the centre base of each flower and a tiny drop either side; don’t overdo this as the ink and the oil within it travels up and down the paper. Make two smaller lilies in the same way, this time using template B and cutting five petals only. Cut a rectangle of 180g orange crepe paper across the grain measuring 13 x 5cm (5 x 2in). Stretch fully between your fingers and cut out two pieces from the stamen template. Repeat again with the 180g yellow crepe paper and cut out one piece using the same template. We can now apply the petals directly underneath the bottom of the fringed centre. Glue the small petals first, with a light layer of glue at the base. Place the first three small peach petals equally around the centre and then the next three in-between. Make sure you push each petal on firmly so that they don’t start to come away from the centre.Isn’t it surprisingly easy to make an accordion garland?! It takes some patience adding each layer, but now that I know how to make one, I want to try a couple more in some interesting shapes. Next, take thin 6mm (0.24in) wide strips of 180g mustard crepe paper, fully stretch out and apply a thin layer of glue to the first 5cm (2in). Starting at the top of the end of the wire, secure the paper at a 45-degree angle. Make a small oval shape with a larger centre, measuring around 5mm (0.2in) across at the widest point and 1.5cm (0.6in) long. Repeat with the other two wires too. Cut detail into all the small petals and five of the large petals (including the accent-colour petal) following the dotted guidelines on the templates. Round off any straight cut edges that you make with precision scissors. Oranges and other citrusy fruits are in season from October through June, which is why we always like to come up with citrus crafts for the fall and winter seasons. In the past we have crafted oranges out of paper, but we really wanted to do something with dried oranges this year. They are so pretty to decorate with and we love how Meagan used them in this dried orange crepe paper wreath. See what else you can make for the fall and holiday season. Or find more DIY wreathsyou can make for your home.

To make the large lily, use template A and cut out six petals. Trim each in half lengthwise and apply all-purpose glue down one of the centre cut lines. Lay a length of hobby wire along the glue, then place the remaining half of the petal over the top, sandwiching the wire down the centre. You may need to re-cut the point of the petal. Cut each of the 20-gauge wires around 2cm (0.80in) from the bottom of each carpel and then push against each wire at the bottom of each to a 45-degree angle. Lay the three pieces down with the yellow piece in the centre and apply small dots of glue along the bottom uncut pieces to lightly secure the three pieces together. Twist the strands firmly together with your fingers to make the fringing even finer. Pinch the base of the petal together, then wind over the pinched area and down the wire with tape. Repeat to make up six petals. Bend the wire within the petal into a curve and up again towards the point. Stretch out the centre slightly, then repeat on the edges near to the point of the petal to create a fluted effect. Even though these three simple projects aren’t quite spooky, they definitely are festive! Decorating gets crazy this time of year when you have to jump from Halloween to Thanksgiving and then Christmas, so I try to keep it simple. I’ll probably put away the accordion bats in November, but the pumpkins and dried Chinese lantern branches can definitely stay out.To make the stamens, snip five 9cm lengths of wire. Trim small rectangles of orange crepe paper. Place the tip of the wire in the centre, fold the rectangle in half, then roll. Pinch the base of the paper, then wrap and wind the pinched area and hold down the wire with tape, forming one stamen. Make four more in the same way. Hold the five stamens together and wind tape around the base ends, connecting them together. Make up the pom-pom flower centre by snipping a small circle of orange crepe paper. Lay a small piece of cotton wool at the top of a length of wire. Bend the wire over the wool and form into a ball shape. Place the orange circle over the ball, then twist the base to cover the ball. Wrap tape over the twisted area and halfway down the wire and set aside. Repeat to make a second flower. To make the calyx, take a piece of the green-tea doublette crepe paper and cut three of each of the calyx pieces. Cup each of these in the centre to give shape and apply a light layer of glue to the bottom of each one. Glue the three small round pieces evenly directly underneath the centre and then place the three longer calyxes in-between. Cup the petals individually very gently between your thumb and fingers in the top third and then gently stretch underneath the curve you’ve created very slightly to straighten the petal. If you are creating harsh marks in the paper when you curve it, then you are applying too much pressure.