Lotus Flower Napkin Tutorial

Instead of a Mini Makeover, this week I wanted to share how to make a Lotus Flower from a paper napkin.
I originally saw this on an episode Kirstie’s Vintage Home* (as a napkin rose) a little while back and couldn’t see it as a written tutorial anywhere. It’s a pretty easy origami, though it’s a bit fiddly.

1. Take a square paper napkin and unfold it with the pretty side down I got mine at Ikea
2. Fold each corner into the centre and rub your finger over each crease to make sure it’s firm
3. On the same side repeat step 2 You will have folded it in twice now
4. On the same side repeat step 2 again You will have folded it in three times now. I used a 20cent piece just to hold them down as you don’t glue anything
5. Turn over
6. Repeat step 2 again on this side You should have a small square now
7. Fold in each corner about one centimetre
8. Holding down the small fold carefully reach behind one corner and fold up one of the corners that sits below I fold it at the bend line first and then give it a gentle pull so that it has a little bend Repeat for the other 3 sides
9. Reach behind again and carefully repeat for all four Don’t pull too hard as the napkin will tear easily.
10. Reach behind one last time and this time just fold each one and don’t pull

Ta-da! Your lotus flower napkin is ready! These look great as place settings or with lollies (candy/sweets) in them for parties or celebrations. They work best with the thinner paper napkins and make them look great!

If you do try this, I’d love to see a photo or hear about how it went! Tweet me your pics at: @danniellecresp or instagram me at: @dannielle with the hashtag: #styleaminimakeover

*You can find out more about the awesome Kirstie’s Vintage Home here. No copyright infringement intended.