The Fantastic Tissue Paper Flower
Tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and easy to make, yet can be a sensational feature of your party decorations or gift wrap. You can have loads of fun at your pre-fiesta "Tissue Paper Flower-making Party" where the whole family can join in. In addition, you can incorporate a flower-making class into your party activity.
Materials for 1 flower
2 (20" x 30") sheets of tissue paper
24" length of florist's wire or 1 paper-covered stem (craft store)
Green florist's tape
Directions
1. Layer tissue paper sheets with edges aligned. Fold layered sheets in half lengthwise and cut along fold line. You now have 4 (10"x 30") pieces. Layer all 4 pieces with edges aligned.
2. Make 1" deep fan folds along entire length of layered pieces, keeping folds and edges even. Tip: You can hold in alignment with a staple at the center of each 10" end.
3. Bend florist's wire in 1/2. Slip wire over center of folded tissue paper; twist wire tightly (see diagram 1). Use longer wire for longer stems.
4. Cover stems with florist's tape or ribbon or dip in glue and then in glitter for a glitzy look.
5. Referring to diagram 2, cut ends of folded tissue paper for rounded or pointed petals.
6. To separate flower petals, pull up 1 layer of tissue at a time, towards the center of flower.
Tip: Use scrap tissue clippings as confetti or glued in as contrasting color centers of flowers.
Flower Variations.
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To make smaller flowers use 3 (6" x 20") pieces of tissue paper and for larger flowers |
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expand the fold size and use only 3 pieces. You can experiment with these sizes. |
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Tissues of more than one color make fabulous multicolored blossoms. |
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Printed, iridescent or pearlescent tissue papers work beautifully for texture and interest. |
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Tie dye print tissue is fab for a seventies love-fests. |
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Mix in one or two layers of tulle, especially for weddings. |
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Black, white and silver tissues make a dramatic touch, with glittered stems. |
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Silver or gold tissues are ideal for 25th or 50th wedding anniversaries |
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Touch spots of glue on the flower and dip in glitter for a sparkled look |
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Use a colored pipe cleaner as a stem and wrap the flowers around napkins for a glorious table. |
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Use in place of a bow on a package for a lavish touch |
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Tie with ribbons for a fiesta favor to be worn in the hair or as a corsage |
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Use unusual materials like cellophane, Mylar, plastic, or stiffened sheer fabrics. |
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Try brown craft paper for a western party. |
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Small hot pink and black flowers for fifties festivities. |
This information was created by Patty Sachs, author of
Pick A Party: The Big Book Of Themes and Occasions
Pick A Party Cookbook: The Big Book of Party Menus, Recipes and Table Decor.