Today, I am going to take you on a crafting adventure transforming humble foil pans into gorgeous DIY poinsettias.
These faux flowers are perfect for a holiday porch project and are really quick and easy to make.
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Begin by creating patterns for the poinsettia petals.
Take a sheet of plain paper and fold it in half.
This will ensure that the petals are of the same shape and size on both sides.
Now draw the shape of one side of a petal.
Cut out the petal shape, keeping it symmetrical.
Use the template to draw the shape of the petal onto the foil tray.
Cut out the shape from the tray.
You'll need eight of these petals for each DIY poinsettia flower.
Cut a round circle out of one of the foil trays. This will serve as the center of your poinsettia.
For added sturdiness, cut a corresponding circle from cardboard to use as the base.
Using a hot glue gun, carefully adhere four of the foil petals to the cardboard circle.
The foil adheres easily to the cardboard, and the hot glue ensures a secure bond.
Carry on adding another four petals on top of the original ones.
To give your faux flowers a more lifelike appearance, use a Sharpie marker to gently bend up the edges of the foil petals. This will add depth and dimension to your DIY poinsettia.
For a festive holiday feel, paint your poinsettias with bright red paint. Start with the first coat, allowing it to dry completely before applying a second coat for a vibrant finish.
While the paint on your flowers is drying, cut out two leaves for each flower from the remaining
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