Paper Flower Tea Lights

tea light diy fever

Posted by Brittany J.

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Get our your violins and feel so sorry for me because this girl is sick-o. I thought it had subsided but here I am with toilet paper everywhere (en lieu of kleenex, of course) and one pathetic non-existant voice. I've spent the morning in one spot reading articles about Danish immigration laws --also pathetic-- and concocting this DIY tutorial that was featured on Green Wedding Shoes a couple of days ago. My sister originally came up with these guys for our wedding because the reception venue was so dark and needed last minute lighting. Real tea lights probably wasn't the best idea with paper flowers so she crafted flowers similar to these. Thanks Cait!

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • Your choice of colored Paper for the petals. We used Canson art papers from our local art supply store and they were really great about reordering when we needed more of a certain color.
  • Black paper, Yellow paper, Green Paper for leaves
  • Scissors
  • Pencil(s)
  • Battery-operated tea light Candle
  • Glue Gun
  • X Acto Knife

Steps (14 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Cut a 5 1/2? circle with your choice of colored paper for the petals. I choose red here. Scallop the edges making sure it’s uneven.

  2. 2

    Cut 1 3/4 inches into the circle evenly 8 times.

  3. 3

    Shape the petal by squeezing the two sides together and gently bending them in.

  4. 4

    Cut a 2? circle with the black paper.

  5. 5

    Cut evenly around the circle about 1/8? apart to create the “stamen” of the center of the flower.

  6. 6

    Round up the cut edges with the edge of some scissors.

  7. 7

    Cut a 1 1/2? yellow circle and do the same as you did to the black.

  8. 8

    Glue both in place into the center of the flower. You might consider placing the glue on the perimeter of the centers as you’ll need to cut through them in the next step.

  9. 9

    With an x-acto knife, cut an “x” in the center of the flower where the tea light will peak through.

  10. 10

    The tea light should stay secure without glue but add if necessary.

  11. 11

    Cut 4? leaves. Any shape goes.

  12. 12

    Fold the center of the leaf but stop about an inch before the edge to give it shape.

  13. 13

    Glue leaves to the bottom of the flower.

  14. 14

    Turn on light and voilá! Brittany placed about 3 – 5 on each table setting and it really added that much needed light and charm. Good luck!