Paper flowers are a perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Grab the kids and try your hand at this family friendly activity.
Conservation at home:
Instead of buying materials for this craft, reduce your carbon footprint by upcycling materials found at home.
Materials:
- Tissue Paper (newspaper works well too)
- Twine/String
- Scissors
- Paint or Markers (for decorating)
Directions:
1. Cut five to seven pieces of tissue paper in the shape of a square. Bigger squares mean bigger flowers and more tissue paper layers mean fuller flowers. Layer the five pieces over each other so all of the four edges meet.
2. Fold the layers of tissue paper equally in an accordion style.
3. Fold the tissue paper in half. Tie the center with a piece of twin or thread. Make sure you secure it tightly. It should look like a bow tie.
4. (Optional) Cut both ends of your folded tissue paper in a curve. This will make the scalloped edges or petals of the flower.
5. Slowly and gently, unfurl your flower by pulling up one layer at a time towards the center.
Now you have beautiful flowers you can present to Mom!
