If you aren't familiar in how to make these pleated circle flowers, let's take a quick minute to show you how. They are super simple and fun to make in all sizes, colors and mediums. Mmmkay, here we go:
Step 1: Locate your 1/2" x 12" strip. Got it? Good! Phew, that was the hard step! I kid, I kid. Just looking for a reason why I took this oh so important photo.
Step 2: Crease your strip every 1/4" inch either by hand or with a scoring tool. I love my Martha Stewart scoring board. They can be found locally at Michael's and Ben Franklin's for about $20. Veeeery much worth it my book! If you don't have a scoring tool, no biggie, just fold your paper mountain and valley style by hand making sure you make nice crisp folds.
Step 3: If you haven't folded your paper, fold it mountain/valley style now. You will now have an accordion folded strip now.
Step 4: Using a strong adhesive, glue your ends together to form a circle. I used my hot glue gun since it was handy, but I also like Scor Tape. Who am I kidding. I LOVE Scor Tape!! (FYI, Kathy sells it on her blog. Woot!)
Step 5: Here's the tricky part. Push your circle inwards to flatten out the paper into a pleated circle. Glue strong glue to one of your circles and press into the center and hold it there until the glue dries. I always use hot glue since it's quick and easy. Just don't burn yourself. Ouch!
Step 6: Glue a circle onto the top, embellish and voila! All done!
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