Making Paper Daffodils for cards
🌼 Low Profile 3D Paper Daffodils – Perfect for Cardmaking!
I’ve fallen in love with daffodils recently—they’re such cheerful little flowers, and I love using florals in my cardmaking. But here’s the problem: daffodils have that tall trumpet center, which makes them too bulky to work well on most cards.
So I finally came up with a solution! These low profile 3D paper daffodils have the layered, realistic look I love, but are slim enough to fit beautifully on a card without worrying about bulk.
Today I’m showing you exactly how to make them—I’ll be using these on a new Di’s Digital Designs card I’m featuring this Saturday. Want to craft along? Let’s go!
🧰 Materials You'll Need:
Cricut or electronic cutting machine
Design Space file: here
Light to medium weight cardstock in daffodil colors (yellow, orange, white, or even pastels!)
Tacky glue or strong liquid adhesive
Hot glue gun
Foam shaping mat
Ball stylus or flower shaping tool
Scissors
✂️ Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Cut the Flower Pieces
I used my Cricut to cut the pieces using [my Design Space file]. I made 24 copies at the pre-set size in the file. You can scale the design depending on the size of your project.
Step 2: Shape the Flower Centers
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Roll the center pieces (the trumpets) on a foam pad using a ball stylus to give them a curved shape.
Step 3: Form the Cone
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Apply a small bit of glue to the tab and press it to the opposite edge of the piece to form a cone. Set aside to dry.
Step 4: Shape the Outer Petals
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Shape the large petals by rolling them on your shaping mat. This makes a huge difference in how realistic they look.
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Glue two petals together, staggering them so they form a full flower base. Let dry. Then flip and roll the center slightly to give it a natural cup.
Step 5: Trim the Cone
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Optional: Take the trimmed piece and tuck it back into the cone to fill it out a little more.
Step 6: Final Assembly
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Add a dot of hot glue to the center of the petal layer. Carefully press the cone center down into it and hold until it sets.
🌼 And that’s it!
You now have a beautifully dimensional but low profile daffodil that’s perfect for cards, tags, or any paper project where you want that 3D floral feel—without the bulk.
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đź’ˇ Bonus Tip:
I made more flowers than I needed for this card so I can use them again later. These are great to prep in batches and store flat until you need them.
✨ Finished Project Sneak Peek:
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