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Origami Flowers Project Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, can be done with many different types of paper that are cut into a square shape. The mindfulness in origami comes with how you approach the process of folding. With this project take the time to slow down, focus on the folds of the paper, focus on the step you are doing and allow each step to build upon the one before.

Your kit includes twelve 6”x6” pieces of origami paper, 1 glue stick and a bag of herbal tea for you to enjoy while you are folding.

Instructions:Here are instructions to create individual petals which can be glued together to create a kusudama flower. There is a good chance that each petal will come out slightly different but no need to worry because they can still come together to create a beautiful flower.

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Form a triangle Place the paper in front of you with the back side facing up. Fold it diagonally to make a triangle. The colored side of the paper should now be facing you.

Make a square Fold the right corner up to the middle. Repeat with the left corner. This will make a square. Remember to press down to make crisp folds. Crisp folds will make the next steps easier.

Fold the corners downFold the right corner down to line up with the outside edge of the paper. Repeat with the left corner. This will make two pockets. Again, crisp folds will make it easier to continue.

Flatten the flapsTo flatten the flaps you created in the previous step, pop open one pocket with your finger. Flatten along the seam to make a kite shape. Then press down. Repeat with the other side.

Fold the flaps downFold the top point of the right kite down so it meets the middle crease. The top of the newly shaped triangle should line up with the outer edge of the paper. Repeat with the top point of the left kite.

Fold the flaps in halfTake the bottom right corner and fold the flap in half using the center crease as a guide. Repeat with the left side.

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Create your flower petalsApply glue to the outer edge of the bot-tom right flap. Bring the two bottom sides together so the flaps meet. Press togeth-er. You may need to hold it in place for a minute while the glue sets. Repeat the process to make more petals.

Complete your kusudama flowerGlue the petals together to form your kusudama origami flower. For best results, let each connection dry before continuing.

Flowers can be made with 5 petals, 6 petals, and even 10 petals. Embellish-ments can be added to the center like a button or rhinestone. If you make a wire loop and thread your button, you can use the excess wire to attach your flow-er to a bow or a ribbon.

If you’re having trouble, use paper clips on the middle of the petals to hold the flower together until all the glue is dry.

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