Patriotic scrapbook paper, preferably double-sidedMedium-weight Scrapbook paper is best for making DIY easy paper flowers.
Wooden skewers OR extra-long Lollipop sticks
Button(s) or other embellishments for the centers
Instructions
Out of your scrapbook paper, cut a square (~5"), then cut this in half diagonally to form two triangles
Using one triangle, fold both ends into the center to meet in the middle as shown
You should now have a perfect square.
Fold down each corner as shown
From the center, fold the paper so each center edge is now matched up with the outer edge
Curl the paper so that each edge meets in the middle. Repeat these 6 steps 6 times to form 6 petals.
Get out the hot glue gun and apply hot glue to your dowel rod/skewer/lollipop stick
Glue each petal onto the skewer as shown
Six petals glued onto the top of the skewer
Hot glue a button onto the center to cover the top of the skewer
Notes
Please note, we do NOT recommend children helping with the hot gluing portion. Instead, get them involved in choosing the paper and arranging the finished flowers.