VIDEO: This way you can easily make a beach flower

Flowers made from crepe paper on the beach is a Belgian summer tradition that we would like to honor. With this handy video you can make the most beautiful flowers that your children can exchange for handfuls of shells in a jiffy. Summer fun guaranteed!

When the sun is out, we like to travel to our Belgian coast. Great, spending such a day on the beach among children playing and heaps of sand with beautiful homemade beach flowers. A colorful tradition that has been around for years. Nostalgia everywhere!

Do you want to pick up some childhood memories again? Then get started and dream away from your beach vacation.

THAT'S HOW YOU MAKE BEACH FLOWERS
YOU NEED THIS:

• skewers
• crepe paper
• iron wire
• scissors
• adhesive tape

THIS IS HOW YOU PROCEED:
STEP 1
Turn green crepe paper around a stick and stick.

STEP 2
Cut squares of the same size from the paper. Work with two colors for a nice result! (Tip: the smaller the squares, the more beautiful your flower)

STEP 3
Lay all the squares together and fold them into a harmonica.

STEP 4
Fold the harmonica in half and fasten in the middle with iron wire. Finally, cut it into a round shape for a good result.

STEP 5
Now all you have to do is pull the papers apart and unfold them until you get a flower.