My first attempt at a video tutorial!
I took some time out of my day to test my skills as a teacher. The 5-petal book page origami flower is a staple in my craft arsenal. I use this cute, easy, little craft to spruce up all sorts of stuff… centerpieces, gift wrap, party favors, etc. There are so many different ways to customize it. Just about any sort of craft paper (book pages, music sheets, cardstock, wrapping paper) can be used for the petals, and it’s the crafter’s choice when it comes to the flower’s center as well. I’ve used beads, pins, or buttons in the past.
I tried to keep the video as short as possible. It took me about 3 HOURS to figure out the ideal setting, lighting, angle, etc. I also had to start over a few times while filming. Forgive my YouTube rookie-ness.
For those of you who prefer pictures with step-by-step instructions, I got you.
Origami Flower Materials:
Paper (book pages, music sheets, cardstock, wrapping paper)
Scissors
Bead
Sharpie (optional)
Instructions:
Cut 5 paper squares out of your paper and fold them in half to create triangles, all the same size.
Fold one corner up and touch it to the top of the triangle and press to crease.
Repeat on the other corner and fold to create a square.
Unfold one of the corners and press the center seam down, creating a point.
Repeat on the other side so you have 3 points.
Fold one of the side corners down and press the seam.
Repeat on the other side.
Fold the outer edge in on one side.
Repeat on the other side, forming a square once again.
Apply a small bit of hot glue to one of the outer laps.
Fold the piece in half, lining up the other flap with the glued flap, gluing them together and forming one of the petals.
Use a Sharpie (optional) to draw black lines on the petal borders to give them a cleaner look.
Apply hot glue to one side of the inner edge of one of the petals.
Press another petal onto the glued edge, lining them up.
Repeat that step with all 5 petals. Then finish and close up the circle to create a flower.
Put a dab of glue on the back of your bead or pearl.
Press the bead into the center of the flower.
And there you have it. Origami Flower made with music sheets. Vintage and beautiful!
