"[Bride DIY] Easy Tips and Instructions for Making Paper Napkin Flowers with 100-Yen Store Supplies ♡"

2016.12.09 published

Let's Create Wedding Items Using 【Papenapu Flower】♡

Currently, the popular DIY for brides is 【Papenapu Flower】＊ Papenapu Flower refers to flowers made from paper napkins sold at 100-yen shops♡

You can also make flowers using decorative paper or flower paper sold at 100-yen shops without using paper napkins♡ Many people might have used flower paper in kindergarten, elementary school, or middle school, right?

Papenapu Flowers can be easily made in original colors by dyeing paper napkins, and since they can be used for various purposes, they are becoming a staple item among brides＊ So, how do you make Papenapu Flowers? Let me introduce you◎

Wedding DIY♡ How to Make Papenapu Flowers ① Dyeing

To make Papenapu Flowers, first, you dye the paper flowers＊ There are two methods for dyeing: one is to fill a large bowl with water, drop watercolor paint into it, and soak the napkins; and the other is to paint with a brush◎ If you choose to paint with a brush, it seems to work well if you move them to new newspaper before they are completely dry♡

Wedding DIY♡ How to Make Papenapu Flowers ② Drying

After dyeing the colors, you need to dry them＊ If you have a large table, it’s recommended to spread them out on the table to dry◎ Make sure to spread them out widely so that different colors do not overlap♡

Using clothespins to hang the Papenapu Flowers is also recommended♩ If the weather is nice, they’ll dry quickly, so you can get started on the next task happily♡

Wedding DIY♡ How to Make Papenapu Flowers ③ Layering to Shape the Flower＊

Once the Papenapu Flowers are dry, stack the papers, fold them in a mountain fold and valley fold, and secure the center with a stapler＊

There are various ways to cut the ends, such as rounding them or tapering them◎ The atmosphere changes depending on how you make the cuts, so feel free to try your favorite arrangements♡

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Also, the number of layers of the flower paper will change the final impression＊ This bride shared the difference between using 14 and 10 layers♡ It's a tough choice, isn't it…?

Wedding DIY♡ How to Make Papenapu Flowers ④ Completion＊ Let's DIY Beautifully♡

Once you’ve shaped the flower, the Papenapu Flower is complete♡ Then, you can use a glue gun to attach it to a wreath, create love objects, or make topiaries—the possibilities are endless＊ Please create beautiful items♡

This bride is preparing Papenapu Flowers and artificial flowers to create a heart object＊ It seems that the base is made of cardstock with newspaper and binding strings attached◎

Here’s the completed project♡ The Papenapu Flowers as a base combined with baby blue and pink artificial flowers create a very cute and vibrant atmosphere＊

Another bride DIYed a round topiary＊ Don't you think the fluffy topiary has a fantastic presence?

Let's Create Wonderful Wedding Items Using Papenapu Flowers♡

How was the process of making Papenapu Flowers? Despite being very easy to make, Papenapu Flowers are versatile and excellent items＊

Be sure to DIY beautiful Papenapu Flowers like your senior brides and create vibrant items♡