Giant Sunflower DIY (FREE SVG files)

You can make a Giant Sunflower DIY with these easy step by step instructions plus FREE SVG files.  This amazing Thanksgiving Décor (in FIVE sizes!) makes for the perfect addition to your fall party or Thanksgiving! 

Perfect for backdrops, centerpieces or just a splash of autumnal color these giant paper flowers are sure to impress.  You can either trace the template and cut them out by hand, or use the SVG files with your preferred cutting machine.  The Jumbo is 30″ in diameter, the large is 25″ in diameter, the medium is 20 inches in diameter, and the small is 15″ in diameter and the extra small is 10″ in diameter.

Makes for a fun photo wall or zoom call wall!

Giant Sunflower DIY (FREE SVG files & PDF Template) Instructions:

Step 1 – Cut out the Paper Sunflower Elements

Decide on the size of the Giant Sunflower DIY you want to make. You can choose between a large sunflower, which is 25″ in diameter, a medium one at 20″, or a small one at 10″. Using either the template or the SVG file, cut out all the elements. There are four layers to the sunflower, each with its own center, spokes, and petals. Layer 1 has 11 petals, Layer 2 has 10 petals, and Layers 3 and 4 each have 12 petals. The seeded center is the most time-consuming part of making the giant sunflower!

Step 2 – Begin Making the Petals for the Giant Paper Sunflower

Organizing is key in success with this project. 

There are different sizes and shapes of petals, so keep all the same-shaped and same-sized petals together in piles. In the SVG file, there is a single petal for each layer that has a number corresponding to the circle center to help you organize them.

Let’s start with the largest layer at the bottom of the flower (Layer 4) and work our way up to the top layer (Layer 1).

First, you’ll notice that all the petals have a slit in them. So to give the layers a more three-dimensional look, slide one end over the other at the bottom.

But remember not to slide the bottom edges past each other.

Once you have an idea of how it comes together, hot glue one side and fold it over. 

Once completed, repeat with all the petals.

You can see that the petals in layer 4 and 2 are all symmetrical. However, on layers 3 and 1, the petals aren’t.

Keep this in mind when assembling the flower—the goal is to “mirror” the petals to create some variation in the look of the flower. Then, try to have the front of the petals vary in direction. This will make more sense as we put the flower together. Afterwards, keep the like petals together in piles.

Step 3 – Begin Making the Layers of the Sunflower

Each little spoke on the center circle is for a petal for the Giant Sunflower DIY.

Now, glue each petal to a spoke. Keep doing this until you have a full layer.  

Now it’s time to give just a little more personality and dimension to the flower. With a large wooden spoon or small rolling pin- curl the petals.

Hold the bottom of the petal – so you don’t tear it off the circle and wrap the end around the wooden soon and curl ( this is similar to curling ribbon with scissors). Then, repeat with all the petals and set the layer aside.

Now, put together layer three – see how the petal shapes mirror every other time for some variation? Of course, be sure to pay attention and do this as you glue the layer down.

After gluing the layer, curl layer 3 and set aside.

Then, glue together layer 2 and curl the petals.

After completing layer 2, finally repeat these steps with layer 1. But with layer 1, since three are 11 petals – they won’t mirror perfectly.

Step 4 – Make the Giant Sunflower Center

Take the brown center and the “seed” strips.

Starting with the OUTSIDE of the circle, glue down one long side of the strip.

Then bend it over gently and glue down the other side.

Continue to add a strip and then glue down the other side.

Use your fingers to get the paper to have a more rounded look at the top. Afterwards, continue in this method, spiraling all the way to the center.

Depending on how tightly us spiral the “seed” strips, you might need to cut more.

Step 5 – Assemble the Giant Paper Sunflower

Now the fun really begins, because it’s time to bring this amazing flower together!

Starting with layer 4 on the bottom, add layer three, then two, then one.  But remember, DON’T glue them down first!!!  Bring them all together so you can turn and shift them and have the petals spread how you like.  Once you are happy with the result, hot glue the layers together. Finally, hot glue the center of the flower into place.

Once that is done and the glue has cooled, flip the flower over and glue the large yellow circle in place.  You can also replace this circle with cardboard if you want the flower to be more sturdy.

And that’s it! You just completed the Giant Sunflower DIY!

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