Layered Fringed-Center Peony

Cut two squares in each size: 7.5, 9, 12, and 15 cm. Use the same fold sequence for all eight squares.

Place a square like a diamond. Mark its horizontal and vertical center lines, then divide the point-to-point distance into thirds as shown.

Open the sheet and reinforce the two parallel guide creases.

Rotate the square and divide the other direction into thirds in the same way.

Pinch the lower one-third crease and fold it toward a position just below the center line.

Repeat on the opposite side so the horizontal folds form a narrow band across the middle.

Press the upper and lower pleats flat, keeping the small triangular ends symmetrical.

Pinch the side one-third crease and fold it toward a point just to the right of the center.

Repeat from the opposite side to create the four-armed folded cross.

Open one arm and fold its two sides toward the middle along the marked guides. Shape the neighboring arms in the same way.

Repeat the shaping on all four arms. Trim the petal edges into a gentle wavy outline.

Fold two units in each of the four square sizes. Place matching pairs together with their petals offset.

Glue the paired units in order from largest to smallest, rotating each layer slightly so the petals fill the gaps.

Lift and adjust the layered petals to form a rounded peony with space at the center.

Cut two yellow rectangles: 7.5 × 2 cm and 9 × 2.5 cm.

Fold each strip lengthwise. Make closely spaced fringe cuts while leaving a connected band. Roll the smaller strip first, then wrap the larger strip around it and glue the end.

Glue the rolled fringe into the center of the layered flower. Spread the fringe and gently lift the surrounding petals.