Ingredients
- Orange crepe paper – 1 roll
- Stapler – 1
- A circular template (such as a round lid or sturdy cardboard) – 1
Instructions
- Stack the paper. Place 8 to 10 layers of crepe paper on top of one another. Keep the layers roughly the same size.
- Cut the circles. Use a circular template to shape the stacked paper into circles. Keeping the circles even helps the finished flower look uniform.
- Staple the center. Align the circles neatly, then staple them together through the center. Make sure the staple holds every layer securely.
- Cut the petal fringe. Make closely spaced cuts around the outer edge, stopping well before the center so the paper stays connected.
- Lift the layers. Starting with the top layer, gently bring each layer up toward the center. Crumple it lightly between your fingers to add volume, then repeat with every layer.
- Shape the flower. Carefully spread and arrange the petals until the flower looks full, rounded, and fluffy.
Notes
For hanging arrangements, attach the flowers to a sturdy backing or string rather than pulling on the delicate paper petals.
