Tissue paper is cut into circles and stacked to make the flower. Next make and takes pokes a green pipe cleaner through the circles and seals them with a button.
Good for ages 3 and up.
Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/tissue-paper-flowers-for-any-occasion
Our big earth makes super puffy ones.
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Craft passion makes carnations.
Get the instructions here:
http://craftpassion.com/2010/05/make-a-beautiful-tissue-carnation-for-mothers-day.html/2