Pretty Origami Flowers

Use pretty origami flowers in a wide variety of ways, from home décor displays to package toppers and much more! If you love making origami flowers but are running out of ways to use your finished projects, here are some great suggestions for you to try.

Origami flowers make beautiful gifts.

From the bridal shower to the wedding itself, flowers are key décor elements for any wedding. Fresh flowers can be very expensive, and their shelf life is limited. While you can certainly press and dry fresh flowers to have as keepsakes, using pretty origami flowers as wedding enhancements provides a permanent memento for everyone involved to treasure.

Here are some places where you could swap out fresh flowers for origami ones:

• Corsages and boutonnieres
• Table decorations
• Bridal bouquet
• Archways
• Decorating wedding favors
• Bridal shower décor

The wonderful thing about origami flowers is that you can customize the colors, and even use shiny foil paper to make them extra special for your wedding.

The first wedding anniversary is known as the "paper anniversary." This is the perfect opportunity to use your lovely handmade origami flowers! If you're giving a couple a first anniversary gift, decorate the package with origami flowers. Alternatively, if you're throwing a party, bouquets of paper flowers would make beautiful and appropriate decorations.

Make your next gift a true work of art by adorning the wrapped package with origami flowers. For the best results, wrap the present in plain, single colored paper, and then use complimentary paper colors for the flowers.

You can place one large origami flower on top of the gift, or create an interesting effect by using flowers of varying shapes and colors.

The craft of scrapbooking is based on using paper of all types and colors. Origami fits perfectly with this hobby, and can be used in all sorts of ways. Here are some suggestions:

• Decorate scrapbook covers with origami flowers
• Use flat folded flowers to adorn seasonal pages for spring and summer
• Flowers can be used for any feminine or romantic theme

Homemade cards for special occasions are a great way to show your loved ones how much you care. Pretty origami flowers can make an ordinary card really pop with beautiful colors and three-dimensional shapes. Consider adding a small origami bouquet to the front of a card, or try creating a 3-D garden scene.

Gift tags are basically just small cards, so adding origami creations to your handmade gift tags makes a lovely presentation.

Origami flowers can add a nice punch of bright color to your home décor, or simply bring a touch of homespun flair. Many people enjoy fresh cut flowers, or even those made of fabric or synthetic products. Paper flowers are another option, and one that's less expensive to use.

Try decorating mantles, side tables, or other large surfaces with groups of flowers. One or two large bunches of similar flowers can make a bold statement, or try putting together a mixture of different paper flower designs for impact. For smaller areas, one or two flowers in a small bud vase make a pretty display.

Kids can design and decorate with origami flowers too! Here are some fun ways to incorporate origami for kids:

• Decorate Easter hats or baskets
• Make Valentine's gifts of paper roses
• Create a paper garden with a container full of small stones, sand, or floral foam and origami flowers
• Decorate a child's bedroom walls with large origami flowers to create a garden scene
• Let the kids design paper flower bouquets to give as gifts for holidays or special occasions

For those who are skilled at folding origami flowers, these creations can make wonderfully thoughtful gifts. Consider giving a flower bouquet or even a single paper flower as a gift to brighten someone's day, or to let someone special know that you're thinking of him or her.

Origami flowers can even be purchased and delivered, just like real flowers! Check out LisaShea.com or OrigamiTrim for some beautiful arrangements and ideas.

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