Tissue Paper Gift Wrap
Packaging is half a gift by itself and with this simple, easy to make tissue flower wrap you are guaranteed to make a big impression! Working with tissue paper is so much fun as it adds a whole other level of prettiness to this gift set. The best part being that it transforms from flat, lifeless sheet of paper to a bloom that is so much more realistic.
You Will Need
- Tissue Paper
- Scissors
- Paper Cutter
- Pencil
- Waxy Thread
- Mini hole punch
How To Make
- Fold the tissue in half twice to create a square with 4 layers
- Fold it again in half to create a rectangle with 8 layers
- Once again fold it in half to create a square with 16 layers
- Fold diagonally to create a big triangle
- Fold the triangle again to form a smaller triangle
- Fold half of the triangle again and flip it over
- Fold other half of the triangle to form small triangle
- With folded edge as point, mark a pointed semi circle (resembling a leaf)
- Cut the marked line with scissors keeping all layers intact
- Open tissue petals and stack 8 layers of tissue, rotating each piece
- Fold petals in half and punch a hole in center
- Tie the long waxy thread through hole and open up each petals
- Starting with topmost layer, gather tissue into a cone and crimp at the base
- Repeat this process for all 8 layers
- Tie on top of gift by wrapping the thread around the box
Try This
- To get a fuller look use all 16 layers of petals in one flower
- Glue the flower directly to the gift by adding a base to the back of the flower
- Use twine or ribbon instead of the waxy thread
- Add 2 or more flowers together to achieve a dense look
- Glitter the edges of the petals to add some sparkle
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