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How to Make Lifelike Paper Peony Flowers by Abbi Kirsten

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Learn to make classic peony paper flowers, perfect for decorating your next party, special occasion, or home. Follow Abbi step by step to craft these paper blooms. This tutorial is excellent for beginners to paper crafting and Cricut!

This project can be made with the Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, or Maker 3.

SUPPLIES FOR THIS WORKSHOP

  • Cutting Machine: Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, or Maker 3
  • Scissors
  • Cardstock (65lb)
  • Paper Blooms Tool Set
  • Scraper
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Brayer (optional)
  • 18-gauge Wire
  • Wire Cutters or Needlenose Pliers
  • Floral Tape
  • Dowel Rod
  • Distress Inks/Oxides
  • Blending Brush or Ink Dauber
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Abbi is the creator of Abbi Kirsten Collections. Abbi is on a mission to nurture the creative magic inside your soul and bring that bursting imagination inside you to life with easy-to-learn tutorials. Abbi spends every day making messes and making magic in her home studio with the goal of making the world a more colorful place, one craft at a time, through sharing her Cricut tutorials, papercraft projects, and handmade gifts. Read all of Abbi's tutorials at abbikirstencollections.com

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