While paper napkin flowers may not be the hottest craft to make, they can be quite easy to do when you are in a pinch for decorating for spring style parties. However, the paper napkin flowers can be used to decorate for many different school functions as well.
Paper napkin flowers can be made in an array of colors as well. The variety of colored paper napkins is limitless. You can find many colors of paper napkins in the party isle at any retail store. You can also use the napkins located on the isle with the toilet paper, paper towels, and paper plates.
Materials Needed for Making Paper Napkin Flowers
Package of paper napkins. You can use any color or a variety of colors of paper napkins to create your flowers.
Floral wire. The floral wire will be used to tie the napkins and make the stem of the flower. The floral wire will need to be a minimum of a foot long to tie around the paper napkins.
Wire cutters. You will need the wire cutters if you purchase the floral wire on a paddle to cut it off. If you choose to use chicken wire to create a larger decorative area you will need the cutters for this too.
Scissors. You will need to use the scissors to cut the seamed edges of the napkins.
Chicken wire. If you plan on making a larger area for decorating purposes you will need to use the chicken wire to tie the paper flowers onto. For instance, if you are using the napkin flowers on an arch you will need to cover the outside of the arch with the chicken wire. You will push the floral wire through the holes of the wire and twist tie it to the chicken wire. You then can use fabric to cover over the inside of the arch so the floral wire will not show.
Spray adhesive glue and glitter or spray paint. (Optional) You can add extra color to your paper napkin flowers by spraying glue on the flowers and sprinkling glitter on to the top of the flower. You can also use spray paint to add to or change the color of the paper flowers. It is best to do this part outside.
Directions For Making the Paper Napkin Flowers
You will start by placing two napkins on top of each other unfolded with the folded sides of the napkins together.
Accordion fold the napkins five times.
Tie the 12 inch floral wire in the middle of the folded paper napkin.
Cut the seamed side of the paper napkin off. Starting in the center, pull each layer of the napkin forward. When you have finish the fluffing of the paper napkin flower, make sure the flower top looks even. If not, trim off the uneven paper.
For added color you can use the spray glue and various colors of glitter to add a touch of life to your paper napkin flowers.
You could also use tissue paper to make larger paper flowers. The same process for using the paper napkins will be used for making the tissue paper napkins.
If you have younger children who ride their bicycles in local parades, the paper flowers can be used as part of the decoration for their bicycles.
