Tissue paper marigolds are a relatively easy craft that can be part of your Día de los Muertos celebration and a welcome addition to an altar honoring your loved ones. Work alongside Jessica Villegas from the Des Moines Art Center to make these flowers using just a few supplies:
Supplies
- Tissue Paper
- Pipe Cleaners
- Scissors
Directions
- Neatly stack 3-4 sheets of tissue paper.
- Starting from short end, fold the paper back and forth.
- Fold the entire stack like an accordion.
- Twist a pipe cleaner to secure the center.
- Round both of the ends using scissors.
- Fan out one side of the flower.