How to Make Duct Tape Flowers

Duct tape isn’t just for fixing things anymore! With its vibrant colors and patterns, duct tape has become a popular crafting material. Making flowers is one of the most creative ways to use duct tape. These duct tape flowers are perfect for decorating, gift-giving, or just adding a pop of color to even flip flops. Let me show you how to make your duct tape flowers with step-by-step instructions.

Related: If you like duct tape crafts like we do you will want to give this duct tape wallet a try. Did you know you can even make a duct tape bullwhip?  

Making duct tape flowers couldn’t be more easy and now we are going to have the prettiest flip flops in Kansas! This project really is a an easy duct tape craft. Duct Tape Flowers Supplies

All you need is

• duct tape
• scissors
• floral wire
• flip flops (we are going to make our old pair new again)

Not just any scissors though! Can I tell you I have fallen in love with these non-stick scissors from Westcott? They are amazing and make this project a breeze!

How to Make Duct Tape Flowers Step-By-Step Directions

Begin by cutting 3 pieces of tape about 14 inches long each. Also cut one circle, as big as you can using the entire width of the tape.

Fold the three lengths of the duct tape almost in half — be sure to leave a sticky edge of about 1/8th of an inch on each strip, to leave the bottom of the strip sticky. Next, cut the folded strips of tape along the folded length of the duct tape every 1/4″ or so. The last strip can be cut every 1/8″. These cuts will create the petals.

Place the circle sticky side up. Start by sticking folded duct tape strip sticky edge down around the outside edge of the circle and spiral around the circle toward the middle.

Continue sticking the strip until the end of the strip.

Begin with the next strip, each round moving toward the center of the circle.

Continue sticking strips.

Roll the end of the last strip and stick it into the center of the flower.

Finished.

Cut two pieces of wire about 4 inches long and two small rectangles of duck tape.

Tape the wire to the back of the flower.

Cut strips of duck tape in half lengthwise. Wrap the tape around the flip flop catching the wire to attach the flower to the flip flop.

Repeat for other flip flop.

How to Make a Flower With Stem

1. Cut the wire about 24 inches long.
2. Fold the wire in half and attach to the bottom of the flower.
3. Twist the wire together creating a stem. If you need a more sturdy stem feed the twisted wire inside a drinking straw.
4. Start at the base of the flower and cover the wire by wrapping it with green duct tape.

Add Leaves (Optional)

1. Cut a piece of green duct tape and fold it in half (sticky sides together).
2. Cut out a leaf shape from the folded strip. Cut as many as you like.
3. Attach the leaves to the stem by wrapping the sticky edge around the wire.

More Duct Tape Crafts

Now that you know how to make duct tape flowers try one of these other fun ways to use duct tape.

Whip up a durable duct tape wallet. There are so many colored and patterns the sky is the limit with how cool you can make your wallet.

We have had so much fun playing with this duct tape bullwhip. It also makes a great addition to an Indiana Jones costume.

Duct tape can even be used to make this cool duct tape pencil bag.

More Ideas to Make Flowers

If you are more about flowers than the tape try these fun flower crafts.

• Tissue paper flowers are gorgeous and are easy to make.  
• Flowers can also be made out of baking cups. These baking cup flowers even hold a special treat!
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• Crochet Flower Bookmark
• Origami Flowers – Easy craft tutorial with video!
• How to Draw a Flower
• How to Draw a Real Rose – Video tutorial!
• Flower Handprint Bouquet for Mother’s Day
• Valentine’s Day Friend Flower Wrap