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Paper Flower Madness {A Tutorial}

Posted by Vanessa Valencia • Published 7th March 2012 • See Vanessa Valencia's 5 projects »

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Step 1
This is the 4 wire contraption I made, and then stuck flowers all over the wires...
Step 2
I start with 1 full piece of scrapbook paper that I cut into 4 smaller pieces This is the size I like to work with, but you can make them bigger per your preference. (I also like to use wrapping paper)

I then take one of the 4 little pieces an fold it into a triangle, cutting off any excess...
Step 3
I take my triangle and fold it in half, making another triangle...
Step 4
The next step is to fold the right side in towards the center...
Step 5
And the left side folds away towards the center as well, giving you a "V" shape...
Step 6
You then cut off the upper points, like so...
Step 7
You have what is a bit of a cone shape now, to play with...
Step 8
Experiment cutting into the top and the sides all you want. I think that is the funnest part, the experimentation factor...
Step 9
Then open it it up to find... Ahhh yes, a sea urchin flower ;)
Step 10
Or a snowflakey flower...
Step 11
Trial and error is the name of this paper flower game...
Step 12
If you don't already make these, I hope you enjoy doing so. I can get lost in paper cutting. It is so relaxing and addicting. (My photos are a bit funny because it is so cloudy out)
Step 13
Last winter, Holiday 2008, I had a blast making these, and I still have not taken them down...
Step 14
So, try your own magpie creation, I'd love to see what you come up with. A super fun project for any time of the year...

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Serena · Kansas City, Missouri, US · 1 project 14th April 2013

I might do it with Plastic Flowers

Serena · Kansas City, Missouri, US · 1 project 14th April 2013

I want to do this but slightly different.

Katherine B. · Centennial, Colorado, US 25th December 2012

This is SO cute - I wish I had seen this a few days ago, while I was frantically searching for the inspiration to make a Christmas gift for my mom. This is SO going on my list for next year - thanks for sharing your darling design!