How to make bows and flowers from old newspapers

Method 1 - Paper flower

1. Cut 8 sheets of paper.


2. Stack the sheets and start folding like a fan.


3. Secure the center with a rubber band or cello tape.


4. Now slowly and carefully separate the each layer of sheet one by one.

1. Take two sheets of papers (15cmx10cm).


2. Fold them into half and make fringes using scissors.


3. Roll it into a fringed flower.


4. Make 4-6 flowers and glue them into the center.


5. Your paper flower is ready. You can also use colored paper to make this flower.

Method 2 – Paper Bows

1. Using the colored portion of advertisements, cut 8 strips of paper, 5 inches long and half an inch wide.


2. Fold them halfway and only stick the ends. Make 8 such loops or petals.


3. Now stick them or staple them together. First stick 4 together like a '+' sign and then glue the remaining 4 diagonally.


4. Stick a mirror, bindi, button or any other embellishment in the center.

1. Again, using the colored portion of advertisements cut 6 strips of paper, 5 inches long and half an inch wide.


2. This time twist each strip to form a loop at both ends and staple it in the center. Make 6 such loops or petals.


3. Now stick them or staple them together.


4. Stick a mirror, bindi, button or any other embellishment in the center.

Tip: You can also make multiple layers for the bows.