Monster Printables: Paper wallflowers make me happy. 10.14.2010
Being a graphic/web designer is not always all it's cracked up to be, but when I get to create something without restrictions, that's when it really gets fun. Even if it's just something simple. So, I came up with what I call Monster Printables and Monster Webstuff. The idea is that every now and then I'll create something for you to download and print or to use on your own website - for free of course!

Today is a printable PDF template for making your own paper wallflowers. The best part is that you can use any color or pattern of paper that you want.
Scroll to the bottom of the post to download the PDF template!
Stuff you need:
- paper
- pencil and eraser
- scissors
- glue
- push-pins or flat thumbtacks
Download the pattern and save it to your compy. Open it up, print it out on an 8.5 x 11 inch piece of paper. Grab your scissors and cut out the three flowers along the dotted lines. Once you have the shapes cut out you can trace those with a sharpie onto a thicker piece of plastic or cardboard so you'll have something firmer to work with. Next, find yourself some paper that you ♥. I used double-sided scrapbook paper.
Take your plastic/cardboard cutouts and trace them with a pencil onto the paper you want to use for your flowers. Trace as many as you want then carefully cut them out. After they're all cut out erase any of the pencil lines that are visible on the flowers' edge.
What you should now have is a bunch of cute flowers with flat petals. To curl the petals just roll each one around a pencil then flatten them out a bit until you're happy with the amount of curl.
On the back of each flower glue a small push pin or flat thumbtack. You can use any glue you like, I think I used hot glue 'cause it dries fast. Once the pins are glued on and dry, you're done. Stick 'em up on the wall!
March 09, 2011 UPDATE:
Hey guys! These 'lil wallflowers have been SUPER popular, and that makes me SUPER happy! I just wanted to add that if you don't want to use thumbtacks (and put a million little holes in your walls) then try using glue dots, or double-sided tape to adhere them to the wall instead - that way, no holes!
Let me know if you'd be interested in more printables and webstuff. :O)
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What people are saying...
I love this idea! So simple and elegant. I think it is better than the store bought ones b/c you can customize them yourself. Can't wait to see what else you come up with for this series!
I love these! They are absolutely beautiful, and I agree that they are also better than the store bought ones. Thank you for the template and such a fantastic idea. Can't wait for more to come. =)
These are lovely! Thank you for the free template, loving all of these blogs that share their talents and ideas! Have a great night! Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such sweet comments and following along in my mommy adventures! Can't wait to see more! xoxo~Meg
Wonderful idea! So simple, but striking. I would love to see more printables!
These are great! Thanks so much for the free download. I'm a clothing designer and fabric manipulator, but not so great when it comes to drawing.=) <a href="http://kristinaclemens.blogspot.com/">Kristina J.</a>
I love these! SUPER cute! I can't wait to see all the other fun stuff you'll come up with!!
oh cool, I love that they are on thumb tacks! that's smart :) thanks for all your lovely comments :) hopefully I will be posting some more dim soon
Thanks for sharing this, it's a great way to add texture & visual interest. I'd love to try this in my baby's room.
I love this! I am definitely going to be doing this for my bedroom. Thank you so much, I would love to see more of these! :)
I love these! I know the perfect place for them too! I need to find some double-sided scrapbook paper and then I am definitely making these. Thanks so much for the download and the tutorial! You are soo talented. Also, thanks for stopping by my blog and for following! I appreciate it so much! Best, Lauren
LOVE these! So stinkin' cute! I would love to do this same thing with butterflies!
thank you for your freebies!! awesome idea and much cheaper than buying them at the store! i think i'm going to do some holiday flowers :)
I love this! This is adorable and makes me happy :) Come say hi and follow me back! Frenchy
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Awesome idea! I am moving next week & totally going to use this when I set up my new office.
Those are adorable! They would be perfect in my daughter's room. I'd put them in my room, but I think my husband would seriously disapprove!
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Newest follower-I love these flowers thank you for sharing them!!
these are adorable. thanks so much, going to make these for my niece
Thank you so much!! I've been eying these flowers all over blogland, and meaning to do something about it - you've made my life so much easier :)
Thanks for sharing these!
Oh how pretty! Thanks so much for this, I'll be linking.
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great blog, what a treat!
Thank you bunches! I have a blank wall and am always looking for an excuse to buy scrapbook paper. I can't wait to do this =)
Thankyou ! What a great idea, my daughter has some horrible rainbow stickers on her wall that need replacing and this will be a great project for us to do toghether ! Just think how great a rainbow of flowers will look ( she still loves the rainbows the stickers just look tired ) .
I want to do this SO bad! Love it!
This is a great idea!!! I've always admired the Umbra wallflowers, but love the idea that you can use any patterned paper for these. Thanks for the printable!
Beautiful DIY project! I blogged about it today :) http://www.monpetitamourblog.com/2010/10/paper-wall-flowers-diy.html Morgan
So happy to see you at <a href="http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/2010/10/crafty-soiree-7.html">A Crafty Soiree</a> again. I haven't seen these before, what a fun idea! Thanks for sharing the printable so we don't have to go searching for a template:) Looking forward to seeing you next time too:)
What can I say that hasn't already been said? This is soooooo creative and so damn cute! I enjoy reading your blog. You have a new fan.....ME!
I have been looking for a cheap project to make my young daughter's room much cuter!!! This is 100% perfect and I have already made 90 flowers. Thanks!
I really love this. I love it so much I tried to make some flower wall art for my own room. I posted about it here: http://thequietcrafter.blogspot.com/2010/10/3d-wall-flowers.html and I made sure to mention the idea came from your fabulous blog!
This is a superfun project! I really love the papers you chose. This makes me wish even more that I had normal drywalled walls.
I made these to put on my daughters wall! Turned out very cute. You can go look at http://avazoeg.blogspot.com/2010/11/just-passing-throughand-letting-joy-in.html
These are wonderful!! I found you on the picket fence. Stop by when you can http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
These are so cute! And so is your blog! I love your ideas! Thanks for all the sweet comments! You made my day! Kate, seekatesew
You do have a very creative mind. I like the style because it looks so simple yet elegant. Sometimes it's better to personalize our designs of our wallpaper for us to get what we really wanted. I'll try to create one in my room.Thanks for the idea.
THank You! Adorable!!
I'm definitely doing this for my daughter's room (she's 9 months old) I think I'll be able to add the color I'm looking for with this idea. Thanks for the tutorial! I think I'm going to tweek it just a little by using sticky tack instead of thumb tacks that way I can move them around with poking a lot of holes in my walls. I know myself and I'll put them up and I'll keep wanting to move them. When I've done it myself I'll be sure to post it on my blog. ;) I still have paper left over from my paper mache project (http://diyprojectsbynina.blogspot.com/2011/01/paper-mache-letter-n.html) so this works out great. :D
I LOVE this idea!! I love being able to use whatever paper and colors I want:) Thanks so much for sharing such a great idea!
I've always loved the ikea ones, this is a much more affordable option so thanks for sharing, can't wait to find a place for some!
I finally did this project using your template, and I LOVE it! Thank you so much! You are so talented and creative. If you would like to see, please visit this link: http://31diy.blogspot.com/2011/03/paper-wall-flowers.html
Great share! I'll definitely be pointing my clients to this blog.
Wanted you to know I posted a link to this tutorial today on my blog. Nancy Ward PaperFriendly http://www.nancywardcrafts.com
These are adorable! I'll have to try it out this weekend. :) Thanks for these.
Hey www.billiemonster.com, I'm in desperate need to have of scrapbooking sketches. Major creativity problems. Any person have suggestions?
Amazing idea.. I love this beautiful art. Actually paper flower always attracts everyone and we can use them for a long time.
I did it! You can see it in bloggingysoffing.blogspot.com. I put a link for your blog..... : )
I love this! I was looking for girly ideas to dress up my daughters new room. I wanted something that wouldn't cost me an arm and a leg, but would be pretty and girly! I totally printed this out and made a whole mess of these things! I can't wait to put them up once we are in our new house! :o) Thanks so much for the idea!!!
Thanks so much for this! I'm going to put them on a stretched canvas in my daughter's room :)
I loved this and created a wonderful wall of flowers in the spare bedroom which had a huge empty wall thanks for the instructions. I have photos if you would like them.
What do you think?