Paper Flower Wall Photo Backdrop

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This paper flower wall is easy, fast, and so affordable! Check out this tutorial to make a beautiful floral photo backdrop for photography or parties.

woman standing in front of a paper flower wall
woman standing in front of a paper flower wall

Happy Spring! And even more exciting, welcome to another easy idea in our photo backdrop series! I’m loving dreaming up ideas for all of your photography or decor backdrops.

Today we’re celebrating Spring with a pretty tissue paper flower wall. I think the flowers kind of look like a cross between tulips and poppies. But whatever they are, they’re lovely!

And this particular backdrop would be perfect for decoration at a shower or a wedding.

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Paper Flower Wall Decor

Creating a large-scale decor installation like these paper flowers is one of the quickest ways to create a beautiful focal point at a gathering or occasion!

This paper flower wall is the perfect solution to lots of common party problems. It’s extremely fast to create, it requires minimal materials, it only costs a few dollars, and it makes a major impact visually to any space.

It’s also great if you need a pretty photo backdrop to photograph a special occasion or even for a product photo shoot.

woman standing in front of a paper flower wall

Photography Backdrop Ideas

Photo backdrops and photo walls happen to be one of our specialties! We have a library full of dozens of ideas, many of which are exactly as affordable and easy as this one.

No matter the occasion, I feel pretty confident that you’ll find exactly what you need in our photography backdrop library! Whether you’re creating a photo booth or decorating for a party, we’ve got you covered.

Here are some of our most popular photo wall ideas:

Event Ideas for a Paper Flower Wall

While we created this paper flower wall backdrop for a photo shoot, I think it could be perfect for so many occasions! Here are a few ideas to get your creativity flowing.

Holidays. The paper flower wall decor is perfect for including in your holiday decor. Switch up the color of the tissue paper for spring, summer, fall, or winter holidays. I particularly love it for Easter!

Celebrations. Creating a paper flower wall like this one is such an easy way to decorate for a party. Baby showers, wedding showers, weddings, receptions, birthdays, and more would be totally great occasions to use this idea.

If you’re creating a flower wall for a party, I love using it as a backdrop for an area where you want to create visual focus. It’s great behind a dessert table or cake table, or near the area where the guest of honor might be seated.

Photo Shoots. If you have an occasion that needs a pretty backdrop for photos, that would also be a great time to create a paper flower wall! A few ideas are first birthdays, engagements, graduations, and more.

The Best type of Paper for Paper Flowers

While I often use thicker crepe paper for our photo backdrop ideas, I think you’ll find that for this particular project you’ll want something thin and light.

I recommend a standard tissue paper, at least 15″ x 20″ in size. If you can find tissue paper that’s 20″ x 30″, you’ll create less waste and be able to use more of your paper.

Using a tissue paper which is a little lighter will ensure that your flowers aren’t too heavy to remain adhered to the wall.

Supplies You’ll Need

You only need a few materials to create this easy and quick paper flower wall. Here’s what you’ll need.

Tissue Paper. Again, if you can find tissue paper in your desired color that’s 20″ x 30″, you’ll be able to use more of your material and create less waste. Here’s a set with lots of really pretty color options.

Scissors. Nice sharp crafting scissors will ensure your cuts are clean and crisp, which will result in paper flowers that look great.

Masking Tape or Glue Dots. Glue Dots are good to keep on hand, as they’re easy and quick to use. Always test Glue Dots on your wall in an inconspicuous place to be sure that they won’t damage the finish on your walls. If you don’t have Glue Dots handy, masking tape will work just as well! See our instructions below on how to use masking tape instead.

A Blank Wall. That’s the easiest part! All you need is a wall with nothing on it and you’re ready to go.

paper flower wall

How to Make a Paper Flower Wall

Here’s how to make one!

Materials

Instructions

  1. Start by cutting your tissue paper into sheets that are 20″ by 10″. Fold them accordion style, and cut one end into a rounded shape with your scissors.
  2. Unfold the tissue, and at the square end, gather the tissue together by crumpling it slightly. Fold a piece of masking tape around itself so that it’s double-sided, and place it on one end of the crumpled tissue paper. (You can also use large Glue Dots for this — I preferred masking tape for this project.) Stick the opposite end to the other side of the masking tape so that the paper forms a flower shape. Mold the paper until you’re happy with the shape of the flower. Now make a bunch of these!
  3. After your flowers are all made, start placing them on the blank wall with rolled masking tape or glue dots. Decide on your pattern and continually step back to see your progress. I preferred a scattered look, but this would also be beautiful with a solid wall full of flowers.
DIY Flower Photobooth Backdrop
DIY Flower Photobooth Backdrop
DIY Flower Photobooth Backdrop
DIY Flower Photobooth Backdrop
DIY Flower Photobooth Backdrop
DIY Flower Photobooth Backdrop

More Party Ideas

Now have fun! How pretty would this be behind a dessert table, too? It’s kind of somewhere between photo backdrop and art installation.

We have so many other party ideas that would pair perfectly with this paper flower backdrop. Check out and pin some of our ideas below.

If you try and love this DIY paper flower wall, be sure to rate our project below. Thank you for your support! xoxo

paper flower wall
DIY Scattered Flowers Photobooth Backdrop

Paper Flower Wall Photo Backdrop

Yield: Paper Flower Wall
Active Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Estimated Cost: $10

This paper flower wall is a lovely addition to party or celebration decor!

Materials

  • tissue paper
  • masking tape
  • Glue Dots
  • blank wall

Tools

  • Scissors

Instructions

    1. Start by cutting your tissue paper into sheets that are 20" by 10". Fold them accordion style, and cut one end into a rounded shape with your scissors.
    2. Unfold the tissue, and at the square end, gather the tissue together by crumpling it slightly. Fold a piece of masking tape around itself so that it's double-sided, and place it on one end of the crumpled tissue paper. (You can also use large Glue Dots for this -- I preferred masking tape for this project.) Stick the opposite end to the other side of the masking tape so that the paper forms a flower shape. Mold the paper until you're happy with the shape of the flower. Now make a bunch of these!
    3. After your flowers are all made, start placing them on the blank wall with rolled masking tape or glue dots. Decide on your pattern and continually step back to see your progress. I preferred a scattered look, but this would also be beautiful with a solid wall full of flowers.

Notes

While we created this paper flower wall backdrop for a photo shoot, I think it could be perfect for so many occasions! Here are a few ideas to get your creativity flowing.



Holidays. The paper flower wall decor is perfect for including in your holiday decor. Switch up the color of the tissue paper for spring, summer, fall, or winter holidays. I particularly love it for Easter!

Celebrations. Creating a paper flower wall like this one is such an easy way to decorate for a party. Baby showers, wedding showers, weddings, receptions, birthdays, and more would be totally great occasions to use this idea.

If you're creating a flower wall for a party, I love using it as a backdrop for an area where you want to create visual focus. It's great behind a dessert table or cake table, or near the area where the guest of honor might be seated.

Photo Shoots. If you have an occasion that needs a pretty backdrop for photos, that would also be a great time to create a paper flower wall! A few ideas are first birthdays, engagements, graduations, and more.

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