How to Make a Paper Flower

Materials

• 1 square sheet of paper (colored)
• Flat surface
• Optional: glue or tape

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Fold Diagonally

Start with a square paper, colored side up. Fold in half diagonally to form a triangle.

2. Fold Corners Up

Take the bottom left corner and fold it up to the top point. Repeat with the bottom right corner. You now have a diamond shape.

3. Fold Flaps Down

Take the two flaps you just created and fold their top edges down to match the side edges. Unfold these folds.

4. Squash Fold

Open each flap and press it flat into a squash fold, creating two kite-shaped petals.

5. Fold Petal Edges

Fold the outer edges of each kite shape inward to the center line. This refines the petal shape.

6. Roll and Shape

Gently curl the petals around a pencil or your finger. Repeat with more flowers and arrange them together for a bouquet.

Pro Tips

• Make multiple flowers in different colors for a bouquet
• Use patterned paper for unique designs
• Attach to pipe cleaners for stems