Junk Mail Flowers Tutorial

I hope you haven't been throwing away the loads of junk mail that's been filling your mailbox for the past month.  I have the perfect thrifty decorating project to use up that junk mail on!

Materials:
Junk Mail
Scissors
Brads

Step 1:  Grab a stack of junk mail 8-10 pages thick and cut out three sizes of circles from it: one large set, one medium set, and one small set.

Step 2:  With each circle set, cut five small triangle slices towards the center, but don't cut all the way into the center.  You want to leave room in the middle.

Step 3:  Starting with the smallest circles, stick an unopened brad through the center.  I could only get the brad through 2-3 layers at a time.

Step 4:  After getting the brad through the smallest circles, stick it through the medium and then large circles. Turn over and open the brad to secure it in place.

Step 5:  Gently fold or curl the layers of your junk mail flower to give it some texture.  All done!

You can string these little flowers up on a garland to decorate for the holidays or use then as bows for gifts. Perfect!

Check out my Junk Mail Snowflakes Post for another cheap decorating idea.

 Happy Junk Mail Decorating!