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.

 

Tissue Paper Flower Basic Instructions

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.

 

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