Paper Poinsettias

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Great for the spot in the house that needs a little color or for a dramatic present topper, these paper poinsettias are easy to make and a perfect project for the kids to get involved with.

MATERIALSCard stockCardboard or foam core scrapesGlueBeads or glitter

STEPSPrint out the template below.

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Trace onto card stock and cut out.

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Cut a small square of cardboard or foam core and glue to the center of each cutout except the smallest.

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For the two largest cutouts, make a soft fold down the center of each bract (That’s what these petal-like parts of poinsettias are called, they’re actually modified leaves.)

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For the three smaller ones, curl the bracts down around a dowel or wooden spoon handle.

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Glue the cutouts on top of each other, largest to smallest.

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Add beads, glitter or some hole punch cutouts to the center of the smallest one to finish it off!