Tissue Paper Flowers

Materials

facial tissue
thread
scissors

Instructions:

1. Pick one tissue and fold it back and forth.  It should be like a paper fan or and accordion fold.
2. For smaller flowers, cut the folded tissue into two pieces each about 4 inches long.  Put the two pieces on top of each other. 
3. Use a piece of thread and tie it tightly in the middle.
4. Separate the layers of the tissue and fluff it into a flower shape.

Ideas and Hints

1. If you only have single ply facial tissue, stack two or three tissues on top of each other before starting step one.
2. Use colored tissue to make colorful flowers.
3. Use water color paint to create the coloring shown in the pictures.  The coloring should be very watery to get the blending shown in the picture by the instructions.  Use a paint brush to dab the paint on the edge of the tissue and let the water absorb to spread the color along the petals.
4. Use thicker paint to get the more defined colors shown in the picture below.  Use a paint and dab the paint where you want it.
5. If you don't have watercolor paint, try food coloring.  Be careful as it could stain counters or work surfaces.
6. Use glitter glue to add some sparkle to the flowers.