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Winter 2015

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photo of author's young child's party with floral decorations

Today I will tell you how I discovered that I can make wonderful things from napkins. It is a good idea for all who want to do something special for your kids. This idea started in September when I saw it on YouTube:  How to make flowers from napkins. It seemed very interesting and easy to me, so I decided to do something special for my daughter’s first birthday. Flowers from napkins are easy to make, and I spent minimum time and money. First, I chose the pink colour for the napkins because it is the best colour for girls.

  1. Take multi-layered napkins and separate them into layers. The more you have separated napkins, the puffier the flower will be. Fold the napkins in any order.
  2. Put all napkins together and begin to fold them like an accordion. Make smaller steps between the folds for a more beautiful look.
  3. Then fold the accordion in half and trim the edges in a triangular or semicircular shape.
  4. You can mix different colours in the accordion. Then tie the centre with a thread or thin wire
  5. Now start opening the layers. Start with the upper layers. Lift them and form the shape of a flower.
    I made about 50 flowers. My husband gave me the idea of making one figure, and we decided to stick flowers on it. It was an amazing idea. It was extremely beautiful, and we were very happy to see the result of our hard work.

I recommend this kind of art or craft to other people because it is easy, cheap, and very beautiful.