Paper flower diy

How to make your own blooming flower garden out of paper? It's really easy and fun, just follow these instructions:

Step 1:
Select 4 -6 pieces of colorful tissue paper and cut them out to the same size.

Step 2:
Fold your stack of tissue in half.

Step 3:
Continue to fold your tissue back and forth like an accordian.

Step 4:
Bend your pipe cleaner over the center of the stack twisting the short end around the long end to fasten. This is your stem!

Step 5:
Carefully fan out your folded tissue papers on each side of the stem.

Step 6:
Gently separate the layers of tissue starting from the top. These are your flower petals!

Step 7: (optional)
Add an additional pipe cleaner to strengthen the stem and curl the ends.

Step 8:
Admire your work!

photo via: www.origamiowls.blogspot.com