How to Make Paper Flowers the Easiest Way Ever!

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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.

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Materials - Origami Paper - Scissors - Stapler - Double-sided Tape

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Grab two sheets of the same colored origami paper.

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Fold each paper in half once. Then in half again. And then in half again.

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Unfold your sheets of paper.

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

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

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