How to Make a Paper Chrysanthemum Flower (+ Free SVG) -

November’s flower is the chrysanthemum, symbolizing friendship, joy, and longevity. As the birth flower for November, it holds special significance and is cherished for its intricate beauty. With this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to craft your very own paper chrysanthemum flower, perfect for home decor, gifts, or celebrating the month of November. Plus, grab the FREE SVG file to make this project a breeze with your Cricut or Silhouette machine!

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Paper Chrysanthemum Materials and Tools

Materials:

Cardstock in your chosen color (pink, white, yellow, etc.)
Craft glue or hot glue
Foam sheet (for shaping petals)

Tools:

Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine
Bone folder
Ball tools (various sizes)

Overhead shot of paper chrysanthemum flower.

Where to Find the Download

The FREE SVG file for this project is available exclusively on my blog! Head over to the Free SVG Downloads section and search using the directions at the top keyword: chrysanthemum – it may be towards the bottom as I will be adding new files at the end going forward. Follow the easy download steps, and don’t forget to resize the file to your preference in Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio before cutting.

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Step-by-Step Tutorial

Prepare Your Materials

Download the free SVG file from my blog and upload it to your cutting machine software.
Resize the file to your desired dimensions, keeping the proportions intact.
Cut the petals from your chosen cardstock color.

Organize Your Chrysanthemum Flower Petals

Sort the cut petals by size:

2 largest petals
2 slightly smaller petals
3 medium petals
2 small petals
2 + 1 smallest petals for the center

Shape the Petals

Pinching paper chrysanthemum petals with a free SVG template.

Place each petal on a foam sheet for shaping.
- Firstly, pinch the petals:
  - For the first layer – some towards you and some away.
  - For the second large set, pinch all towards you, for the next sets (2 slightly smaller but still large, and the 3 medium, pinch all towards you. The last 5 layers do not need pinching.
Use a ball tool to gently curl the edges of the petals:
- For the largest paper chrysanthemum flower petals, curl the ones pinched towards you inwards, the ones pinched away, curl away.
- Everything else will be curled in towards the center of the flower.
- You can create a small lip by using the ball tool on the flip side towards the end of the petal.
- For 5 smaller layers, focus on creating an inward curl with the bone tool and ball tool.

using a ball tool to curl paper chrysanthemum petals.

Assemble the Flower

Start with the largest petals. Apply a small amount of glue to the base of each petal and layer them, slightly rotating to fill gaps.
Continue layering from largest to smallest, ensuring the petals create a full, rounded flower.
For the center petals, shape them into a tight curl using a bone tool or smaller ball tool and glue them securely in the middle of the flower.

Assemblying the layers of the paper chrysanthemum flower template.

Final Touches

Adjust the petals for a natural look.
Next, allow the glue to dry completely before displaying your flower.

Tips for Success

Use high-quality cardstock for sturdier petals and a professional finish.
Additionally, experiment with different colors to match your decor or seasonal themes.
Remember, ball tools make shaping easier, but a bone folder or even a pen can work in a pinch.

Stay crafty!

Other Paper Flowers of the Month

January – Carnation‍

February – Violet‍

March – Daffodil‍

April – Daisy‍

May – Hawthorn & Lily of the Valley‍

June – Rose

July – Water Lily

August – Poppy

September – Aster

October – Cosmos