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PAPER FLOWER BOUQUET TUTORIAL VIDEO
Design Team Member Kathleen (
kay_creations_xo on Instagram) shares all the 
details for this gorgeous paper creation in this 
paper flower bouquet tutorial video.
I think we can all agree that paper flowers are 
the best flowers! They don't wilt, they bloom all 
year, and they can be any color you can dream 
up!
Watch the tutorial video below and dream up 
your own paper bouquet. Create your roses 
and add varying sizes for a full paper bridal 
bouquet, or size down for paper flower 
bridesmaid bouquets. You can even make it 
mini size and create paper flower corsages and 
boutonnières.
WHICH CARDSTOCK CUTS BEST ON A CRICUT OR SILHOUETTE MACHINE?
All paper is created in a similar process, 
but not all paper is created equal. There 
are a few key factors that make a huge 
difference when you are cutting into it. 
First, most cardstock starts with wood 
pulp and then a number of other fibrous 
pulps are added to that in different 
ratios. The type and ratios make a big 
difference in the outcome. And 
second, as part of the final finishing 
stage, some papers are coated to give 
them a certain texture or sheen and this 
also affects quality cutting.
DEMYSTIFYING PAPER WEIGHTS
There is a particular quiet joy to be found in the time spent 
crafting with beautiful paper. There are so many color, 
pattern and texture options available that you’ll find 
selections for every project that you can possibly conceive of. 
The actual nature and grading of paper can be confusing at 
times, though. Unfamiliar manufacturing industry terms can 
further cloud your research.  
When discussing paper, you are looking at several different 
specifications that define the characteristics of that 
particular paper type. First, there are many different types of 
paper so they are classified by size, weight, thickness and 
finish. While this gives a variety of options for craft projects, 
the selection can be overwhelming. As papers can range 
from very thin tissue paper to heavy cardstock or even 
cardboard, understanding the terms and uses for each is 
helpful.