Southern Magnolia Step by Step DIY Tutorial

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Today I’m giving you my Southern Magnolia Paper Flower Template – Step by Step DIY Tutorial.

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There is a simplistic beauty about them and they make any space inviting and charming.

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Supplies

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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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