Cutting Crepe Paper for Making Crepe Paper 
Flowers
How to Cut Strips of Crepe Paper
When cutting a strip for petals or for wrapping stems, it will be helpful to cut the desired width through the entire fold of crepe paper so as to have ready when needed.
How to Cut Crepe Paper Evenly
In cutting crepe paper, whether a straight line or curved, start as far away from the point of the scissor a possible, and cut long swath without changing the position of the scissors. In this way, you will have a much smoother edge than when short cuts are made.
How to Cut Several Thicknesses of Crepe Paper
You can save time by cutting several leaves or petal at a time. A strip of crepe paper may be cut through the entire fold, but to cut petals or leaves accurately Read the rest of this entry
Stretching Crepe Paper When Making Crepe Paper Flowers
Image by docman via Flickr
Image by docman via Flickr
When making flower petal or leave, stretch the crepe paper slightly before cutting out the pattern. There is a certain amount of stiffness or body in crepe paper which should be stretched out. Do not stretch it to it full capacity, however, as you will want the crepe effect in the petals and leaves. Just give the strip a slight pull.
What you need to know about Grains of Crepe Paper When Making Crepe Paper Flowers
The grain of crepe should always be from point, or top, to the base of a
petal or leaf, unless definitely stated otherwise.
