How To Make The Prettiest Pipe Cleaner Flowers

This craft is perfect for when you want something simple, with minimal supplies, quick assembly, and an oh-so-pretty result!

Watch the how-to video below!

Step 1: Wrap a purple pipe cleaner tightly around a wire stem to form a spiral shape.

Step 2: Slide it off and stretch it as much as you can while still keeping the spiral intact.

Step 3: Repeat this step with a second pipe cleaner.

Step 4: Lay the two spirals over each other like an X and twist them together once at the top, in the center, and once at the bottom. Leave 1 inch on the bottom for 4 edges to stay out. 

Step 5: Fold two green pipe cleaners in half.

Step 6: Lock them into each other and twist at the top and bottom.

Step 7: Smooth the middle section and bend it into a leaf shape.

Step 8: Place the petals on top of the wire stem.

Step 9: Wrap floral tape tightly around the bottom of the flower to secure it.

Step 10: Tuck the leaves in wherever you think they’ll look best.

 Now pop your finished flower into a vase—or make a few more for a beautiful bouquet!

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Mushky Yiftach

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Mushky the Duct Tape Lady is a craft enthusiast and imagineer. With 15 years of classroom experience, she recognizes that crafts build confidence, teach problem solving skills, and encourage out-of-the box-thinking. Combining her love for children, education and creativity, she runs events at camps, schools, parties, and venues of all sorts, creating a warm, enriching and fun environment where children feel safe to explore and grow their creativity. Mushky is the founder of Parsha Pop Up, currently used in over 60 schools, and the creator of On a Roll Crafts. You can check out more awesome projects on her YouTube channel, OnARollCrafts or follow her on Instagram @onarollcrafts. To book a craft event, contact her at onarollcrafts@gmail.com

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