Sweet Peony Paper Flower Wreath: A Beginner-Friendly Cricut Project
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Just in time for Mother's Day — and yes, you can absolutely finish it in an afternoon.
I have been dreaming about this project for weeks, friends. There is something about a hoop wreath dripping in hot pink paper peonies that just makes me want to cancel my plans, pour a coffee, and curl petals all afternoon. So I'm thrilled to tell you that on Tuesday, May 5 at 2pm est, we are making the Sweet Peony Paper Flower Hoop Wreath together LIVE on YouTube — and from now through Sunday, the variety pack and SVG are available as a bundle.
👉 RSVP for the live · 👉 Shop the Variety Pack · 👉 Add the SVG
🎁 Bundle Week 5/1–5/7: Add the Sweet Peony Variety Pack and the Sweet Peony SVG to your cart and the SVG cost comes off automatically at checkout. No code, no hoops. After 5/7, both items are sold separately.
Watch the make-along
Press play to watch the full Sweet Peony tutorial — or scroll on for the written step-by-step.
Whether you've been following along through every paper flower project I've shared, or this is your very first Cricut craft, you are in the right place. This wreath is forgiving, photogenic, and giftable — three of my favorite craft adjectives.
Why you'll love this project
- 🌸 Beginner-friendly — if you can curl a strip of paper, you can make these peonies
- 💐 Perfect Mother's Day gift — finish Tuesday, gift Sunday
- 🏡 Reusable home decor — tuck it on a wall, a mantel, or a covered porch
- 🎀 Fully customizable — swap colors for any season, palette, or vibe
- ✨ Bundle pricing this week — get the cardstock and the cut file in one go (5/1–5/7)
What you'll need
From the shop (bundle pricing through 5/7):
Tools:
- Cricut Joy Xtra, Maker, or Explore
- Standard Grip mat
- Fine-Point Blade
- Weeding tool / scraper
Other supplies:
- 10" wooden embroidery hoop
- Art Glitter Designer's Dries Clear Adhesive
- Hot glue gun
- Bone folder or skewer
- Rolling Tools
- Patience and a podcast 🎧
Step-by-step: Sweet Peony hoop wreath
Step 1: Grab the bundle
Add the Sweet Peony Variety Pack and the Sweet Peony SVG to your cart through 5/7 and the SVG cost will come off at checkout automatically. After your order, you'll get the cardstock in the mail and the SVG in your inbox.
Step 2: Upload the SVG to Design Space
Open Cricut Design Space → Upload → drop in the SVG. Resize to fit your hoop. For a 10" hoop, I keep the full design at about 9" wide so the flowers cluster on one side.
Step 3: Cut your cardstock
The variety pack is pre-coordinated, so just match each color in Design Space to its sheet. Tap Make It, load each mat, and let your Cricut work its magic. Pro tip: do all your cutting first before you sit down to assemble.
Step 4: Curl the petals (the secret sauce)
This is where flat paper turns into a peony. Using the side of a bone folder (or even a rolling tool), gently roll the top edge of each petal back. Do not flatten — you want a soft, natural curl. The slight inconsistency between petals is what makes the finished bloom look real.
Step 5: Assemble the blooms
Working from the largest petal layer to the smallest, glue each layer into the center using the Art Glitter adhesive. The dries-clear formula is forgiving and will not warp the cardstock. Add the tiny center bud last and let it dry fully cupped.
Step 6: Add leaves
Glue 2-3 dark green leaves behind each bloom, fanning them so they peek out at different angles. Resist the urge to make them symmetrical — wild is prettier.
Step 7: Mount onto the hoop
Lay the embroidery hoop flat. Arrange your peonies in a crescent on the bottom-left curve. Once the layout looks right, attach with hot glue.
Step 8: Add the glitter banner
The "simply sweet" banner goes in the open inner space of the hoop. Hang it on twine or glue it directly to the back of the largest peony so it floats slightly.
Step 9: Hang and gawk
You did it. (And please tag me — @ashleeyfalco — I love seeing your work.)
Color variations
The Sweet Peony palette works in any color story:
- Soft + romantic: blush, ivory, sage
- Moody: deep burgundy, navy, gold
- Fall: burnt orange, mustard, deep brown
- Holiday: cranberry, hunter green, gold glitter
Frequently asked questions
How does the bundle work?
Through Sunday May 7, when you add both the Sweet Peony Variety Pack and the Sweet Peony SVG to your cart, the SVG cost comes off automatically at checkout. No code. After 5/7, both are sold separately.
Do I need a Cricut Joy Xtra specifically?
Nope! Any Cricut machine will work. The SVG resizes for any model.
How long does this project take?
About 1-2 hours start to finish. We'll do it in roughly 90 minutes on the live.
What if I miss the live?
No worries — the full replay is embedded at the top of this post, and the written tutorial above will walk you through every step.
Can I use cardstock I already own?
Of course — but the Sweet Peony palette is curated to work together perfectly. The variety pack is the easiest way to get matching colors.
Is this beginner-friendly?
Yes! If you can press a button on your Cricut and curl a strip of paper, you can absolutely do this.
Ready to make one?
🌸 Shop the Variety Pack · Add the SVG (bundle pricing through 5/7)
🎥 RSVP for the live on YouTube — Tuesday, May 5 at 2pm est
xo, Ashlee