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Pretty Paper Flowers {Lesson Two}

How to make Accordion-Style Paper Flowers:

1.  Start with a long strip of paper (8 to 12 inches).  I cut this strip about 1-1/2 inches wide with scallop-edged scissors.  And yes, I used the beautiful new Graphic 45  paper again today.

2.  Fold the strip of paper accordion-style from one end to the other.

3.  Gather your edges together and tie twine (or ribbon) in the center.

4.  From the center (where the twine or ribbon is tied), gently fold out the top and bottom edges from the right hand side and glue together.  You should probably use some strong glue and hold it in position for a few seconds until the glue dries a bit.  Repeat this process with the left hand side.

Ta-da!  Your Accordion-Style paper flower is complete!

Mix and match these Accordion-Style flowers with the Circle-Punch Flowers from yesterday for a interesting twist!  Have fun!

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9 Responses to “Pretty Paper Flowers {Lesson Two}”

  1. Heather Says:
    July 10th, 2008 at 7:41 am

    These would make a really cute little garland to hang from a shelf. I think I might just try it!!

  2. Deanna Says:
    July 10th, 2008 at 9:53 am

    How cute! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

  3. Lisa@blessedwithgrace Says:
    July 10th, 2008 at 10:33 am

    You are so crafty and creative. I am so impressed. Thanks for dropping by. Your comment on being thankful for pot pies cracked me up.

  4. Teri Says:
    July 10th, 2008 at 10:39 am

    Again with the pretty stuff! It look so easy, yet I am still wishing you were a neighbor who would just put some of these on my doorstep…so I could tell people I made them myself. :-)

  5. Cyndy Boren Says:
    July 10th, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    awesome and “Clear” tutorial! I love this paper too and will have to get myself some :) thanks for stopping by my blog and I did take the picture of the ladybug! Wasn’t he cute?

  6. Cindi Says:
    July 10th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    Your flowers still look prettier than mine. I will keep trying, though! Thanks for a fantastic tutorial! Cindi

  7. Alexandra Hobson Says:
    July 10th, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    These are gorgeous, my friend - I love these flowers!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  8. Lynnise Says:
    July 13th, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    Lovin all your paper flowers!! I LOVE paper and fabric flowers!!
    That’s aweful sweet of you to put together a tutorial!!

  9. Jeni Boisvert Says:
    July 16th, 2008 at 11:19 am

    Have I told you lately??? YOU RAWK! ;) AWEsome flowers girlie!

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