If your day is passing slowly and you have nothing to do, why not give this a try? Want to make something elegant and perfect as a craft decor, and one that doesn’t take too much time? Here’s a nifty little vase made entirely from paper! Whether you choose a hardboard, a plain sheet, or patterned paper, it’s up to you. Create this charming craft in no time!

Things you need:

1. One A-4 sized coloured paper, (of your choice)

2. Button or bead to decorate

3. Hot glue gun

4. Piece of hardboard

5. Scissors

6. Pencil

Directions:

1. Start by cutting the A4-sized paper into a square, see picture 1.

2. Rotate the paper so it forms a rhombus shape, with a point facing up, picture 2.

3. Fold the paper in half vertically, then open it and fold it horizontally. This will create creases on all four sides, forming a cross. Fold up half of the bottom point, picture 3.

4. Now, accordion-fold the half-folded section of the paper and turn it over, see pictures 4 and 5.

5. Fold the right corner over to the left side and crease it firmly, picture 6.

6. Notice how the accordion fold creates a leaf shape in the centre.

7. Unfold and cut along the right side, marked with an “X”, see picture 7.

8. You should now see a boat-like shape after removing the cut section, picture 8.

9. Fold it back, and use hot glue to join the two sides of the accordion fold, picture 9.

10. Finally, with hot glue, secure the open flap to the accordion fold, picture 10.

Attach the vase to a base by cutting a piece from hardboard or any sturdy paper and gluing it securely in place. Add a bead, button, or any other decorative items to make it look vibrant and personalised.

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Published in Dawn, Young World, November 9th, 2024