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How to make Flores de Papel

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! There are many ways to celebrate this occasion - one way we're doing so is by learning how to make Flores de Papel, or paper flowers, which is a form of Mexican folk art. Try it yourself!

What you need

  • Tissue paper (5-7 sheets; any color you like!)

  • A piece of yarn, around 4 inches long (alternative: pipe cleaner)

  • Scissors

Procedure

You can make as many flowers as you want - feel free to play around with different colors and sizes!

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