Thursday, April 15, 2010

Create a pretty party decoration

I am hosting a spring garden party Bridal Brunch and I found this great idea on oneprettything.com that I thought Id share. Such a cute, easy and best of all inexpensive way to decorate! I'm making mine in different sizes and a little more full so they are more like balls or poms. Hope this is inspiration to host a cute outdoor garden or tea party this spring!

tissue paper flowers

Tissue-paper flowers make striking decorations for a Spring/summer party.

Use a sheet of paper for each flower. Fold it in half then half again, then fold it concertinawise in 5cm-wide folds to measure 25cm x 5cm.

Fold it in half again and cut into petal shapes (as shown below). Cut just
inside the folded edges to give separate petals.

Take the petals in pairs and scrunch up the centres. Lay on top of one another at slight angles to form a good flower shape.

Tie securely around the centre with strong thread, (waxed dental floss will even work!) leaving a long length for hanging up. Rearrange the petals, if necessary.

tissue paper flowers diagram 1

paper flowers diagram 2

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