I created a bunch of free Cricut paper flower templates that are available in my resource library.
These Cricut rolled flowers are really fun to make and great easy starter projects for any paper flower crafts.
I love using rolled paper flowers for wall decorations or even party centerpieces. They look great in a shadow box frame or just by themselves on a blank canvas.
Rolled Paper Flower Templates
Sharing is caring so I’ve made my templates free for everyone. (update: I have since cleaned up my templates and made them more symmetrical so it doesn’t look exactly like this photo, but better:)
I’ve included 12 rolled flower SVG files in this set. These paper flower templates are free for personal use and limited commercial use. (feel free to sell the flowers, please just don’t redistribute the flower svg)
Materials for Rolled Flowers – Templates, Cricut, Glue and Cardstock
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Cardstock – I prefer to use cardstock with colored cores for rolled paper flowers. They are easier to cut without snags and they look better. Here are some of my favorites for making rolled paper flowers:
- Recollection Assorted Starter Pack – Basic assorted colors, great starter pack, perfect weight for most papercraft projects
- Metallic Shimmer Assorted Set from Amazon – This set is a little lighter in weight but the colors are beautiful in 3D
- Cardstock Warehouse Brand on Amazon – I love the quality of all the matte colored cardstock with Cardstock Warehouse. It is my go-to brand for individual matte colors that I might need
- Stardream Metallics Line – For paper crafts, the Stardream line is the go to for a metallic shimmer finish. It is the perfect sheen to make any project pop. The core is also colored is which hard to find for metallic paper.
- Assorted Pink Set from Paper Paper – This is a must-have for paper flower makers. The variety is perfect to create a bouquet.
- Assorted Purple Set from Paper Paper – This is another must-have for paper flower makers. I love the variety of finishes in this pack.
- Metallic Variety Set from Paper Paper – I don’t know any avid paper crafter that doesn’t use Stardream metallics line of shimmer paper. It is the only metallic cardstock line that I know of that has such variety and has colored cores.
Cutting Machine – I use a Cricut. Check out my recommendations for Cricut machines and accessories for beginners for more info.
Glue – I use Tacky Glue but a hot glue gun works as well.
Templates – These rolled flower SVG templates are free and available in my resource library.
Cricut Flower Template Tutorial
Step 1: Cut out the paper flowers from the free SVG templates
I use my Cricut to cut these rolled paper flowers. I’ve cut hundreds if not thousands of paper flowers using my Cricut at this point.
I know the general consensus is to use the Standard Grip mat but I find it really tedious to clean the green mat. Plus, something happened to these recent batches of Standard grip mats, they are super sticky and peel off in chunks.
My preference is actually a fresh Light Grip mat. These designs usually do fine with the blue mats. Using the Light Grip mat makes cleaning a breeze.
Step 2: Start rolling the paper flower template
Starting from the outer most edge, start rolling the cutout. I like using tweezers mostly because I already have them. Some more serious people using specialized quill tools. I can’t be bothered.
You want to start the roll rather tight, you can always loosen it later if that looks better to you.
If you are using heavier cardstock, you might want to curl the starting end with a scraper or credit care so it bends more easily.
Step 3: Secure the Rolled Flower
After a few turns, secure the center of the flower with a paper clip or bobby pin. This is not totally necessary but I find it is easier than holding the tweezers in place.
I also like keeping the clip in place while the glue is drying, it adds a little more control to the end look of the rolled flower.
Step 4: Complete the rolling
Now roll the whole thing. A quick note on my templates, on some of the templates, the start end of the template does not fit the rest of the outline. I did this purposely because it rolls better. If you don’t like the look of it, simply just cut that part off.
Step 5: Glue and Secure the paper flower
Fold the circle tab underneath the roll and glue in place.
I like using Tacky Glue for rolled flowers because it is inexpensive and non-toxic. However, you do have to hold it in place for a good 10 seconds if not longer. The stiffer your cardstock and the more tightly you’ve rolled it, the longer you’ll have to hold it in place.
If you are impatient and love using hot glue guns, that will go much faster. Just add some glue and hold for 5 seconds and it will set.
In terms of how tight or loose you want the rolled flower, I like it not super tight. I have a different set of rolled paper flowers (Deluxe Set of Rolled Paper Flowers) that I have designed for a tighter roll. I like to set it loose and let it unwind a bit as the glue is setting.
A few additional tips:
I sometimes like to use masking tape to hold everything in place while the glue is drying. Sometimes a hair elastic works too.
Alternatively, you can just use faster drying glue like the hot glue gun.
Interested in all my other free paper flower templates?
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These are not free to use they are free to put to your images but when you want to use them you have to purchase each of them
Hi Brenda, I’m confused by your comment. You don’t need to pay to use them. They are just free in my resource library. You’re more than welcome to sell the finished product as well. I just don’t want anyone to distribute them. I hope that clarifies things!
How do I find your resource library ? I put my email in
Hi there, there’s a link up top in my menu bar.
I’m looking at your bottom picture with the flowers in a circle, there’s dark blues, plums, pinks, lilacs. Those are the exact colors for my wedding. Can I ask where and what colors you used?
Hi there! The rolled flowers in the newsletter sign up block uses cardstock from 2 sets. The more purple tones and lilac is from a 12inx12in Recollections Paper Pad |Bloc De Papier in Ultra Violet. (The navy is actually just dark purple) The more pink shades are from a letter-size variety pack also from Recollections but I think its called Roses. Hope that helps!
How do I get a password for the resource section. When I put my email in it says error.
Hi there, I see you on the list. The password has sent to your email.
How do I sign up to get your free svg
It looks like you’ve signed up already! all my templates are in my resource library, the link and instructions have been sent in an email. Great to have you!
Tried to sign up and it won’t work. Error message appears.
looks like you’re already on the list! great to have you 🙂
I just got my circuit, haven’t gotten to do anything on it yet. I tried to sign up a little bit ago. But it said I couldn’t, I’ll try again! And thank you. That’s what I’ve been looking for is how to make flowers!
Looks like my emails made it to your inbox! Great to have you 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing our family is going to have a “formal dinner night” tonight to try and distract us from this quarantine and we are using these flowers for our decoration.
How do I get the password?
I will send it via email when you sign up for the newsletter.
Thank you!
hi! I just signed up and downloaded this template – thank you so much! Do you have an image to show what each flower template will look like when finished/rolled? I am having trouble figuring out what the finished product will look like just from the svg file! Thank you
All the flowers in the photos on this article are made using those templates!
This is incredible piece of art, mind blowing and yet made from accessible materials
You’re my new Cricut hero. Thank you for all the stuff you’ve put here! Trying all the great free resources you have so I can perfect my techniques, and then will try your projects.
im having trouble looking for the files, it wants me to put a password in, i did subscribe though
just sent you an email!
Hello! I tried to sign up for the email, but I am not sure if I did.
I see you on the list! welcome!
I have tried looking for the password in my email and have not seen it.
Great ideas for crafting with my group at the library
wow!!! such an amazing piece of art, one can even do it at home.
thank you!
Thank you so much for the templates. I have a cricut expression 2 and wondering if it’s possible to connect it somehow to cut these?
I don’t think so but I’m not super familiar with the expression. My understanding is it doesn’t use the .svg file format.
How do I get 1 individual flower template into Cricut design space? I tried uploading all 12 to then ungrounded but there’s no option to do so…
Hi there, if you don’t see an upgroup option, you likely uploaded the non-SVG file format version of the template. If you upload the SVG format version, you should have an option to ungroup.
Have you ever cut the cookie sheets from Dollar Tree on your Cricut Maker? If so, please let me know how it worked. I have made really neat sunflowers out of the cookie sheets, but hand cut them. Would be so much easier if my Cricut would cut it.
I have not but it sounds interesting. I have a dollar tree around me so won’t be able to get the material but I’ve tried cut thicker stuff with the Cricut and find the rotary blade surprisingly useful in those scenarios.
When I download these all I get n the folder is a PDF document and an edge html document, how do I upload into design space?
Hi there, that edge html document is probably the .svg format version of the template. You likely have computer set up so the default program used to view an SVG file is your browser. Try uploading the edge html document to design space.