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DIY Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

Tools and Materials:
White crepe paper
Yellow stamen
White floral ribbon
Green wire stems
Scissors
Ballpoint pen
Magnolia branches
Floral wire

DIY Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

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Fold the crepe paper into a 4" x 5" rectangle.

DIY Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

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Draw a large petal shape in the center and cut through all layers to create multiple petals at once.

DIY Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

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Fold a flower stem in half, thread the stamen through the folded end, and fold up. Squeeze several times to secure.

DIY Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

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Stack two petals and scrunch the bases together.

DIY Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

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Attach the scrunched petals to the stem using floral tape. Repeat this process three more times for a total of eight petals.

DIY Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

Photo by She-n-He Photography

Gently shake the petals to open them naturally, then twist the wire stem around a magnolia branch. Repeat on additional branches, securing them together with floral wire to create a garland of your desired length.

DIY Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

Photo by She-n-He Photography