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How to Make Pretty Paper Flowers in 12 Simple Ways
Spritzing these paper flowers with a bit of paint makes for a splattered look that mimics the random, unique color patterns on true blooms. First, assemble a few tissue paper flowers from both packages. Fill a spray bottle with water and a few drops of paint, and spray the paper with one color at a time. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #tutorials #hobby
How to Make Pretty Paper Flowers in 12 Simple Ways
Channel the dahlia's intense color and festive attitude with eye-catching tissue-paper favor pouches. Download and print the template; cut from folded tissue paper. Then, follow the directions for the leaves and pouch. At home, guests will peel back the petals to reveal a dormant dahlia bulb brimming with potential. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #tutorials #hobby
How to Marbleize Paper and Cards
Don't let the intricacy and kaleidoscopic beauty of a marbleized design fool you. Those ripples of color may look hand-painted or machine-stamped, but they're created by liquid, which you can learn and do at home. Follow our simple marbelizing paper guide and tips to help create stunning designs. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #tutorials #hobby
How to Make Pretty Paper Flowers in 12 Simple Ways
Follow one of our basic techniques for paper flower-making or learn how to make a particular species of flower for a spectacular gift, centerpiece, table place setting, party favor, or decoration. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #tutorials #hobby
How to Make Pretty Paper Flowers in 12 Simple Ways
Invite kids to paint abstract designs on sheets of double-sided crepe, then turn their artwork into imaginative flowers or paint them yourself and adorn each with glitter. Cut leaves from black paper and punch a hole at one end. They're great for decorating wrapped presents or for use in home décor. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #tutorials #hobby
How to Make Pretty Paper Flowers in 12 Simple Ways
A single stem can feature multiple blooms, as shown here with these asters. The centers are cotton covered with glitter, the petals are created with fringing scissors, and the leaves are made from twisted ribbon paper. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #tutorials #hobby
Hair Scrunchie Tutorial | Easy Sewing Projects
Follow our simple scrunchie tutorial and step-by-step instructions for handmade scrunchies in your favorite colors or fabrics. Plus, these DIY scrunchies make sweet gifts for your girlfriends. #marthastewart #crafts #sewing #diycrafts #diyideas #diygifts
How to Make Pretty Paper Flowers in 12 Simple Ways
A few strokes of watercolor paint transform basic coffee filters into beautiful paper roses. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #tutorials #hobby
How to Make Pretty Paper Flowers in 12 Simple Ways
A triangular vase displays welcoming crepe-paper flowers in shades of yellow. Painted, striped petals and mottled-crepe leaves give each flower a layered look, as well as a wild personality. To add these details to the crepe paper, use a thin brush and a craft sponge. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #tutorials #hobby
How to Make Pretty Paper Flowers in 12 Simple Ways
Just because your flowers are made out of paper doesn't mean that they can't smell like the real thing. Cut a 9-inch piece from the crepe paper streamer and fringe it with scissors. Dab a single cotton ball with a small amount of fragrance oil, and wrap it as the stamen with paper. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #tutorials #hobby
How to Make Pretty Paper Flowers in 12 Simple Ways
We placed tulip bulbs in candleholders with enough water to cover the roots, then added paper blooms. Download our templates for the flower petals and the rest of the paper tulip tutorial. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #tutorials #hobby
How to Make Pretty Paper Flowers in 12 Simple Ways
Styled after pep-squad pompoms, these are some of the simplest paper flowers to craft (from tissue paper, as well as single- and double-ply crepe). Fringing scissors make this project quick work. Try pairing pastel shades with bright leaves, and use the puffy blooms as party favors or in large arrangements. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas #easycrafts #tutorials #hobby