Origami-like Flowers

I learned how to do origami (paper folding) as a child and really enjoyed making all kinds of creatures out of a piece of paper.

I saw some fabric flowers that are made in a similar way (called kanzashi flowers) and just had to try it.(I can't find the link I used to make this, but I found another one here).

Here's my first kanzashi flower.

Kanzashi Flower

The best thing about these flowers is that you can make them with any fabric! I plan to make some flowers to match my little girl's dresses! They can also be made to dress up a purse or bag or even a pair of shoes for us big girls. The center could be anything - a button, a pearl or old earring - for added flair!