{"id":1840,"date":"2011-06-17T17:02:11","date_gmt":"2011-06-17T09:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/?p=1840"},"modified":"2017-06-12T09:48:00","modified_gmt":"2017-06-12T01:48:00","slug":"diy-of-the-month-paper-tulips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/2011\/06\/diy-of-the-month-paper-tulips\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY of The Month &#8211; Paper Tulips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Think you\u2019re a hands-on kind of bride and want to make something really special for your wedding? It doesn\u2019t have to be something elaborate; think small, simple yet significant. It could be a personalised Save-The-Date card, or a memorable wedding favour. You don\u2019t even have to be very good at arts and crafts to make these wonderful mementos. SingaporeBrides shows you how to Do-It-Yourself.<\/i><\/p><p><b class=\"special\">O<\/b>rigami has always been a very elegant art form. If you\u2019re on a tight budget and need to keep the cost down for your wedding, you can do away with much of the d\u00e9cor and still have a beautiful wedding with some artfully folded origami. The paper even comes in all kinds of colours that you can possibly think of, so having a colour theme for your wedding is no problem at all. Origami folding is also very therapeutic \u2013 good for all those frazzled nerves leading up to your big day.<\/p><div class=\"banner\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">OA_show(5);<\/script><\/div><p>Origami for weddings can be more than paper cranes. There are all types of flowers you can choose from: irises, roses, lotuses, lilies, and they each come with a different difficulty level so you can work with what you can. One of the easiest and most fun to do is the origami tulip. Even if you have fat fingers.<\/p><p><b><b>Here\u2019s what you need:<\/b><\/b><\/p><ul><li>Plain coloured origami paper, 15 x 15 mm<\/li><li>Bamboo skewers<\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><li>Instant gel glue<\/li><\/ul><p>Time taken for each: 5 minutes<br\/>Average cost for each: $1<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>1. Start by folding the paper into half with the coloured side facing up, then open it up and make another fold perpendicular to the first one. Crease the folds well with a ruler or a plastic card.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>2. Now flip the paper over so that the white side is facing up and make a diagonal fold, tip to tip. Open it up and make another diagonal fold with the two corners.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip3.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>3.  Open up the paper so that the white side is facing up. Hold the paper on both sides and, using your middle fingers, push in the folds as shown by the arrows.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip4.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>4. If you had creased the folds well, you\u2019ll magically form an upside-down triangle.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip5.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>5. Turn it the right side up, and crease the folds well, but try not to use so much strength that you tear the paper.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip6.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>6. Next, taking the right bottom corner of the triangle and fold it to meet the centre crease.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip7.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>7. Do the same for the left bottom corner, then flip the triangle around and do the same on the other side.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip8.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>8. This next step is going to be important. Take the top flap on the left, and flip it over to the right. You must do this step or you will not get the desired outcome.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>9. Fold down the remaining left flap down to meet the crease in the centre. Do the same of the right flap.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>10. After that, flip the paper over and repeat steps 9 and 10. You will end up with an upside down kite.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip11.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>11. Picking up the kite and holding it as shown, push your thumbs upwards so that pockets will form in the two top flaps.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip12.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>12. Tuck the right pocket into the left. Turn the paper over and do the same for the other two flaps.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip13.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>13. Now for the fun part. Holding down firmly on the two overlapping sides of the \u201ctulip bulb\u201d with your fingers, take a deep breath and blow sharply and quickly into the tiny opening indicated by the arrow. If you had held the sides properly, the bulb will inflate. If you hadn\u2019t, the sides will come apart and you\u2019ll have to start over.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip14.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>14. For the tulip to take shape, you have to peel back the &#8220;petals&#8221; you had unwittingly formed earlier. Holding the bulb firmly without squeezing it flat, start peeling the top flaps back slowly.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip15.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>15. Ta-dah! A beautiful origami tulip!<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip16.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>16. Make a bunch of tulips by inserting the sharp ends of some bamboo skewers into the tiny opening at the bottom of the bulb. You can adjust the length of the skewer by cutting off the bits you don\u2019t need with a pair of heavy-duty craft scissors. Using instant gel glue, seal the opening and the skewer together once you have your desired height.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip17.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>Make one for each guest at your wedding, make a bunch for your hand bouquet, make tiny ones for the men\u2019s boutonnieres, make a whole lot for a unique table arrangement\u2026 in fact, make your man learn how to make these origami tulips so that he can bring home a stalk for you every day. How does that sound?<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Paper Tulips\" src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Tulip19.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>For a really elegant centrepiece, put the origami tulips in vases of varying heights and textures, then arrange them in a tight row, running down the length of a long table. From left to right, OVANTAD vase, $2.90, ASKER container, $6.00, REKTANGEL vases, $4.90 and $5.90, all from IKEA.<\/p><p><i>Perfect for Budget weddings, Minimalist wedding d\u00e9cor, First anniversary parties, Napkin ties, Elegant centrepieces for long tables<\/i><\/p><hr\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think you\u2019re a hands-on kind of bride and want to make something really special for your wedding? It doesn\u2019t have to be something elaborate; think small, simple yet significant. 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