The fritillaria meleagris is a spring blooming bulb, but its common names ? which include snake?s head fritillaria, dead men?s bells, leper?s bell, and Lazarus bell ? reflect the dark glamor that makes this little bloom perfect for Halloween. Dyeing and dotting each little petal might seem like a lot of fuss for such a […]

The fritillaria meleagris is a spring blooming bulb, but its common names ? which include snake?s head fritillaria, dead men?s bells, leper?s bell, and Lazarus bell ? reflect the dark glamor that makes this little bloom perfect for Halloween.
Dyeing and dotting each little petal might seem like a lot of fuss for such a small flower, but even a single sprig with a couple of blooms adds sophistication and complexity to a paper flower arrangement.
Maker’s note: don’t let the precise looking rows of pale pink dots throw you — the right paint pen makes them easy to apply. For me, it’s the most fun part of the flower! Happy speckling!

Supplies

Templates
Doublette crepe paper (since you?ll be over-dying the crepe, almost any red, pink, or purple color will work, but I prefer to start with an already fairly rich color to help achieve a deep oxblood color)
Green crepe for foliage and stem wrap (I?ve used extra heavy crepe in moss from Papermart)
Pale green crepe in any weight (I?ve used ?limon? heavy crepe from Papermart)
Small yellow stamens (or make your own using the instructions in this tutorial)
Lily stamens (or make your ow...