These accordion paper flowers are so easy to make that even a child can do it – pick bright, bold origami patterns to make them really stand out! They are perfect for decorating and parties, including photo backdrops.

Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make these DIY paper flowers. You’ll just be cutting, folding, and taping.

Anyone else enjoying the lovely spring weather? I love seeing all the flowers blooming in our neighborhood. It’s such a colorful, hopeful time of the year!

Hi! I’m Leslie from Pink Stripey Socks and today I’m sharing these colorful and modern accordion folded paper flowers. They are so gorgeous and easy-to-make too.

They’re not only perfect just for hanging, but they also make great DIY birthday decorations. Especially if you’re looking for something quick and last minute.

Flower Making with Paper

Here are the materials you’ll need:

Origami Paper
Scissors
Stapler
Double-sided Tape
Yarn (Optional)
Hole Punch (Optional)

Got your materials? Great! Let’s make some paper flowers the easy way!

Two sheets of orange origami paper folded in half

Step 1: Grab two sheets of the same colored origami paper.

Step 2: Fold each paper in half once. Then in half again. And then in half again. You will be folding in a half a total of three times. Do the same with the other sheet. (Note: You can always fold it in half again. You’ll just get thinner pleats. Just make sure you do the same number of folds for each sheet. )

Two sheets of orange origami paper unfolded on a work surface

Step 3: Unfold your sheets of paper.

Two sheets of orange origami paper accordion folded on a work surface

Step 4: Now accordion fold each origami sheet. Use your creases as guidelines.

Two sheets of folded origami paper stapled in the middle

Step 5: Fold both folded origami sheets in half. Then, staple them together in the middle.

Origami sheets folded in half with the ends trimmed

Step 6: Fold your accordion folded origami in half and trim the ends. (You can cut slants or curves – each will result in different looking petals.)

Roll of double sided tape with tape stuck to the inside of a paper flower

Roll of double stick tape and a paper flower laying on a work surface

Step 7: Grab your double-sided tape and begin taping the folded origami paper together. Your flower will soon begin taking shape!

Step 8: Cut out some circles and tape them to the middle of your flowers.

Tada! Enjoy your beautiful indoor paper garden! Tape them to the wall, or hole punch them and string them up to make a lovely spring garland!

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Paper Flowers

Learn how to make paper flowers the easiest way possible! Perfect for party decorating, including photo backdrops.

Prep Time15

Active Time1 30

Total Time1 45

Type: Celebration Crafts

Yield: flower

Cost: $0

Equipment

Scissors
Stapler
Hole punch optional

Materials

Origami paper
Double stick tape
Yarn optional

Instructions

Grab two sheets of the same colored origami paper.
Fold each paper in half once. Then in half again. And then in half again. You will be folding in a half a total of three times. Do the same with the other sheet.
Unfold the sheets of paper.
Accordion fold each origami sheet. Use the creases as guidelines.
Fold both folded origami sheets in half. Then, staple them together in the middle.
Fold the accordion folded origami in half and trim the ends.
Use the double-sided tape to tape the folded origami paper together in a circle.
Cut out a circle and tape to the middle of the flower to finish.

Hope you have fun making these colorful and beautiful paper flowers! Check out my blog, Pink Stripey Socks for more easy, kid-friendly spring crafts! I’d also love for you to check out the following ideas: