Learn how to make an Origami 4-Petal Star Flower. It also looks a little like an origami ninja star, if you so choose to call it that. :-) It doesn't really have a purpose, other than decoration. Make a whole bunch and place them in a shadow box for in a really unique room decor. Or tape a bunch to a wall with putty in a child's room. Note: Written instructions are meant to be general guidelines, to be used in conjunction with the video tutorials. Please refer to the video tutorial for detailed instructions. 1. Start with a waterbomb base. If you're unsure how to fold that, please refer to the video tutorial above. Fold tip to the top edge. Crease it in very well. 2. Spread both sides out (in opposite directions; left side to left; right side to right). 3. Flatten. Repeat on both sides. 4. Fold flaps in counter-clockwise direction (click on any image to enlarge). 5. As you continue to fold the flaps in a counter-clockwise direction, you will notice the center start to "inflate" and create a square shape. Flatten the square at the center by pushing on it towards a flat surface (e.g., table). 6. Reinforce creases to create a more 3-dimensional look, and dramatic look. 7. And you're done!!! :-) Yay! Don't forget to subscribe on YouTube for more original designs!
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These lovely Paper Flowers are a perfect July 4th paper craft idea. They're also very quick and simple to do. To make a Starburst Flower, all you need is 2 sheets of square paper, a pair of scissors, some tape, and need/thread (a pipe cleaner or bag tie can also work!). If you have some tissue paper lying around, they will work equally as well. :-) I see these hanging in store windows around NYC all the time. Most of them only have 1 layer to them, though. I added a second layer and "spikes." The great thing about this is that it takes much fewer cuts than it looks. View the video tutorial to find out how! Written InstructionsMATERIALS
INSTRUCTIONS Note: Written instructions are meant to be general guidelines. Please refer to video tutorial above if you get lost. :-) 1. Divide 1 blue sheet into eighths, lengthwise. 2. Reverse creases as necessary to create an “accordion fold,” or “zig-zag.” 3. Collapse accordion folds. 4. Fold entire unit in half. 5. Cut to create a point at the tip. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 with the second blue sheet. 7. Tape/glue both blue sheets to create 1 blue starburst flower. 8. Repeat steps 1-4 with the two red sheets. 9. Trim off approx. 0.5” from the length of the red sheets. Cut to create a point at the tip. 10. Repeat step 7 to create 1 red starburst flower. 11. Place smaller Starbust Flower onto the larger flower (red on top of blue). 12. Attach both flowers with needle/thread. And you're done!
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