How to make paper flowers

Items needed:

• Tissue paper, the amount depends on the number of petals you want the flower to have

• More layers means more petals

• Different colors will give a gradient effect

• String, yarn, or tape

• Scissors

Instructions

  Once the sheets of tissue paper are removed from the package, select the number of sheets or colors and layer them on top of one another. If the desired look of the finished product is a large and full flower, then do not cut the sheets of tissue paper in half. If smaller flowers is the goal then cut the paper in half, or smaller, in any way.

  As soon as the sheets are the correct size, stack them all in one pile and fold the bottom inch of the entire stack up. Then turn it over and repeat the same step. Repeat these until all of the tissue paper has been folded. It should resemble a fan like shape.

  Now take the string and tie it tightly around the middle of the folded paper. Now if the edges are looking a little plan, take crafting scissors with an appealing design, and cut off some of the edge while keeping most of the folded paper.

  It is now time to unfold the tissue at the ends and take one of the pieces of paper on one side and bring it up towards the middle. Then do exactly the same on the other side, and keep alternating sides until all of the sheets are folded towards the middle. It is best to alternate sides because if it is not, the flower will have gaps in between the petals. If the end result is not appealing, fluff the paper as needed until the desired shape is reached.