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How to Make a Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece

Tools and materials:
white crepe paper
yellow stamen
white floral ribbon
green wire stems
scissors
ballpoint
magnolia branches
floral wire

How to Make a Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece

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Fold the crepe paper to a rectangle about 4" x 5".

How to Make a Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece

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Draw a large petal shape in the center of the crepe paper. Cut to make multiple petals from folded paper.

How to Make a Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece

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Fold the flower stem in half. Thread the yarn through the folded stem and fold up. Squeeze the stem several times to secure the yarn.

How to Make a Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece

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Pile of two petals and scrunch at the bottom..

How to Make a Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece

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Attach the crumpled petals to the stem and tape them down with floral tape. Repeat 3 times for a total of 8 petals.

How to Make a Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece

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Shake the petals and twist the stem of the wire around the magnolia branch. Repeat on additional magnolia branches, attaching all branches with floral wire to form a garland of desired length.

How to Make a Paper Magnolia Garland Centerpiece

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