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How To Make Tissue Paper Flowers

how to make tissue paper flowers

Hispanic Heritage month is upon us!  So let’s get to making some fun Tissue Paper Flowers! And if you want to learn how to make Papel Picado stop by HERE and see the step by step tutorial.

Tissue paper flowers

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I love this craft because it’s a simple way the kids can get involved and learn a little bit of the Mexican paper art which can get as complex as Papel Picado. I have a simple tutorial here on Easy Papel Picado for the kids to make or you can add it as a fun simple decor to your party favors. For generations Mexicans have used paper as an art in many forms, paper flowers, paper mache crafts, papel picado and much more.

Here’s some interesting information on Papel Picado in art form: “Mexican tissue paper flowers traces its root in the art of “papel picado,” which dates back to pre-Hispanic times, according to Mexconnect.com. The Aztecs used tree bark to make rough paper fashioned into banners and flags, and decorated for use in rituals and celebrations. Crafters traditionally cut intricate patterns and even scenes from the Bible into the thick paper with scissors, knives, hammers and chisels. Papel picado decorations typically adorn windows.” ~EHow

Keep a stash of paper flowers in your party closet and pull as needed throughout the year. I do this because they’re so versatile and lots of easy and inexpensive decor to your event.  I especially like the tissue paper flower pom pom balls.

mini pinata

 

We also made this easy DIY Mini Piñata craft that the kids loved. You can find the tutorial here.

How To Make Tissue Paper Flowers

Supplies:

  • Tissue paper
  • string
  • scissors

How to make tissue paper flowers

Style #1 Pom Pom Tissue Paper Flowers

Basically, for both flowers the Pom Pom Tissue Paper Flowers and the Traditional Flowers have the same steps shown above 1-5.  But for the Pom Pom flowers you’ll shape the flowers on both sides and not have a flat side like you do with the traditional flowers.

1. Take about 8-12 sheets that are rectangle or square shape. The more sheets you use the fluffier it is. The larger the square/rectangle the bigger the over all ball will be.

2. Fold in accordion style.

3. Take a piece of ribbon or pipe cleaner and wrap it around the accordion to keep it together.

4. You can get fancy and shape the ends like I did. See the image above, I rounded the ends.

5. Separate each layer as shown above, pulling away from the end towards the center. Make sure to do it gently b/c it may easily tear.

6. Do this on BOTH sides and then shape your ball.

Traditional Tissue Paper Flowers Style #2

The difference in the traditional tissue paper flowers is that you don’t shape both sides. As shown in the #5 image above with the flat back is how you’ll leave it. Below is a picture of the flat Traditional Mexican Tissue Paper Flower in a vase!

Hispanic Heritage Craft for kids

1. Take about 8-12 sheets that are rectangle or square shape. The more sheets you use the fluffier it is. The larger the square/rectangle the bigger the over all ball will be.

2. Fold in accordion style. See image above Steps #1 and #2.

3. Take a piece of ribbon or pipe cleaner and wrap it around the accordion to keep it together. (image above Step #3)

4. You can get fancy and shape the ends like I did. See the image above in the pom pom tutorial (Step #4), I rounded the ends. But for this one I just left the ends as is.

5. Separate each layer as shown in the how to collage above, pulling away from the end towards the center. Make sure to do it gently b/c it may easily tear. (step #5)

6. Do this on both ends but just on ONE side, leave the back flat as shown below.

mexican tissue paper flowers craft

Now for our Third Annual Hispanic Heritage Blog Hop full of lots great prizes so make sure you enter below!

hispanic heritage month blog hop

Welcome to the Third Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop, hosted this year by Multicultural Kid Blogs and 17 of our member blogs! Don’t miss our amazing giveaway, and share your own posts at our linky!

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year, celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of those from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

 

MKB Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop: Participating Blogs

  • Multicultural Kid Blogs
  • All Done Monkey
  • Spanish Playground
  • Kid World Citizen
  • Mommy Maestra
  • Kids Yoga Stories
  • Inspired by Familia
  • Entre Compras y El Hogar
  • Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes
  • Spanglish House
  • Crafty Moms Share
  • Toddling in the Fast Lane
  • Mama Tortuga
  • Frogs, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
  • Our Whole Village
  • A Life With Subtitles
  • Spanish Mama
  • Pragmatic Mom
  • Daria’s Music
  • My Favorite Multicultural Books

Link Up Your Posts Now it’s your turn to share your posts! The linky will be open through October 15, so come back and share throughout Hispanic Heritage Month!

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