Prep:

I used origami size paper with different colors and patterns. I cut the paper into strips about 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide.

**Using a paper cutter is best because you can cut several at once and you get even cuts.

I also used a 1 inch circle punch. You could also use other shape punches or sizes.

Making Petals:

Take one strip of paper and place glue on both ends.

Making Petals:

Then bend the strip into a circle.

Making Petals:

The other glued end should now be inside the circle.

Now squeeze the circle to create a figure 8.

Making Petals:

Repeat step 4, four more times.

Making the Flower:

Glue each petal together in the middle. Layer in such a way that you can see each side of the petals.

Making the Flower:

Now your flower should look similar to the picture. Once you have that, glue a circle (or other punch out shape) in the middle to finish the illusion of a flower.

**You could also use buttons, pompoms or stickers for the middle.

Finished Product:

Now you can take these flowers and stick them on anything from cards and gifts to straws and sticks, whatever your heart desires!!