Paper Flowers

When I first moved in at Uni, I struggled to make my room feel homely. I was missing all the little nick nacks I have in my room at home. I decided to make these paper flowers to add some texture and make it feel more girly.

How to make paper flowers!

The ones I have made are about the size of a tennis ball, you can make them bigger if you want, just remember to add more layers.

 You will need
- Tissue Paper
- Scissors
- Thin string or thread

Cut out 5 layers of Tissue paper that are 13cm x 13cm (about 5.12 inches)

Pile together and fold one edge over about 1.5cm. Flip over and fold again back the opposite way (see pictures).

Continue until paper looks like an accordion. It should fold up into one line.

Then fold in half to find the middle

Tie the string or thread around the fold in the middle to hold it together and cut off excess string. If you want to hang it up, keep the string

Cut one end into a rounded shape. Fold in half and cut the other end into a similar shape

Spread out one side and carefully pull up one layer of tissue paper towards where the string is tied.

Repeat on the  other side. Continue with all other layers of tissue paper

Fiddle with it to make the 'petals' look pretty. Push the last layer up around all the others

Viola! Now put a pin straight through the middle and pin to a cork board.

 Have fun making your own garden!

Lau

xx

Paper Flowers