How to Make Southern-Style Paper Magnolia

If you are looking for silent elegance and subtle strength, look no further than the grand statement made by the southern magnolia flower.

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Southern magnolias inspire happy thoughts and bloom into creamy white flowers, although there are purple and pink magnolias, too!

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Fold a paper rectangle lengthwise. Using fringe or regular scissors cut small slits down the entire length of the folded side.

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Then, open the rectangle up and reverse the fold and glue the two non-fringed ends together.

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Using your 18 gauge wire, bend one end into a loop. Add some glue to the edge of the paper and wrap in down the wire stem adding glue as you go.

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Starting with the slightly 3 smaller petals use a thin dowel to curl the edges of the petals backwards.

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How to Make Southern-Style Paper Magnolia

If you are looking for silent elegance and subtle strength, look no further than the grand statement made by the southern magnolia flower.

Southern magnolias inspire happy thoughts and bloom into creamy white flowers, although there are purple and pink magnolias, too!

Supplies

Templates

– Glue Gun – 65-pound cardstock – 18 gauge wire – Wire clippers – Scissors and/or cutting machine

Fold a paper rectangle lengthwise. Using fringe or regular scissors cut small slits down the entire length of the folded side.

Instructions

Then, open the rectangle up and reverse the fold and glue the two non-fringed ends together.

Using your 18 gauge wire, bend one end into a loop. Add some glue to the edge of the paper and wrap in down the wire stem adding glue as you go.

Starting with the slightly 3 smaller petals use a thin dowel to curl the edges of the petals backwards.

Tap the link below to read the full article!

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