Martha has a how-to for creating crepe paper lotus flowers. Less expensive tissue would work also, although the crepe paper would be sturdier with pretty texture.
Some suggestions for working with younger crafters:
1. "fringe" scissors aren't necessary. Kids can cut fringe with plain scissors for a quick lesson in perseverence :-) .Fringe scissors?
2. Either pre-cut the petals, or create a template for the girls to trace, then cut.
