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Mexican Paper Flowers Craft

Mexican Paper Flowers Craft

A favorite with kids and adults alike, these beautiful and simple handmade paper flowers are popular decorations in many Mexican celebrations including Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos!

Use them as table decorations, party favors, hang them from string, or take them as a gift to grandma! These flowers are easy and non-messy to make, and always sure to bring a smile.

  • World Library: Mexico
  • Language: Spanish

    • Supplies Needed

    • 4 - 6 pieces of any color tissue paper cut into squares, approximately 8 inches
    • 1 pipe cleaner
    • Scissors

    Preparation

    1. Stack the pieces of tissue paper with edges aligned, alternating colors.
    2. Fold the stack as a fan (back and forth) in one inch folds until you have a 1x8 inch piece
    3. Use scissors to round out both edges of your "fan"
    4. Squeeze the tissue "fan" in the middle and twist a pipe cleaner tightly around it for the stem
    5. Carefully fan out the tissue, then separate the petals and shape the flower and stem by pinching in the middle to bring the petals together.