Paper Roses

Posted 2014-01-15 by Sarah B ⇒ follow

This simple craft is gorgeous for Valentines Day or any other day of the year.

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Little kids can practice their fine motor skills while creating something that they can be proud of. Make one or make a lot of them to put together in a beautiful paper rose bouquet.

Time: 5 minutes
Age: 5-10's, Over 10's
Level: Easy

Materials

1 green pipe cleaner

3 small squares red tissue paper

Method

Take the 3 squares of tissue paper and stack them on top of each other.

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Then fold them every 1.5cm as if you were making a fan.

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Take the pipe cleaner and tie one end to the middle of the paper tissue.

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Gently pull the papers away from the stem to create rose petals.