Making Tissue Paper Flowers | Dia de los Muertos

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

1. Neatly stack 3-4 sheets of tissue paper. 
2. Starting from short end, fold the paper back and forth. 
3. Fold the entire stack like an accordion. 
4. Twist a pipe cleaner to secure the center. 
5. Round both of the ends using scissors. 
6. Fan out one side of the flower.