Origami Flower

Fold and group paper triangles into a beautiful floral focal.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut four 3.75" squares of thin paper.
   Cut each one in half diagonally, forming eight triangles.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Line up the long end of one triangle along the left side of your scoreboard. Be gentle with your scoring tool - this paper is delicate!
   
   Score along the 1/4" line.

   

3. Step 3

   Then flip over and score at 1/2". Continue to turn the paper each time and score at every 1/4" until the triangle is completely scored.

   

4. Step 4

   Fold along score lines, starting at the tip, alternating the fold until you have one long line of folded paper.

   

5. Step 5

   Add glue to the long side (no folds visible); bend in half and bring points together. Press the two sides together so that the glue dries along the entire center. Open the folds out a bit to form a petal/leaf shape. Repeat steps 2-5 with all 8 triangles.

   

6. Step 6 (Optional)

   Press the front of each petal lightly into embossing ink.

   

7. Dip the front of petal into embossing powder.
   

   

8. Step 7 (Optional)

   Heat until the powder is melted and shiny (keep the tool moving - this paper is thin and can burn easily!)

   

9. Step 8

   Glue petals together with liquid glue along outside edges.

   

10. Step 9

    "Fluff" your flower and finish your card as desired!

    

11. 

Video!

Variations

Use patterned paper or shimmery vellum.

Make 6 petals to create a 'snowflake'.

Use double-sided paper and create a hanging ornament to hang or use as a gift tag.

Use bigger squares for bigger flowers (6 inches looks amazing, but probably not as a card).

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Origami Flower. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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