Here are the steps to make a simple paper flower:

1. Start with a square piece of origami paper, or cut a standard 8.5×11 inch sheet of paper into a square.

2. Fold the paper diagonally in half to create a triangle. Crease the fold well.

3. Fold the triangle in half to make a smaller triangle. Crease.

4. Unfold the paper so you have the original square.

5. Take the top corner and fold it down to meet the center crease. Repeat with the other 3 corners.

6. Lift the center square up and gently pull the 4 petals outward to open up the flower shape.

7. To finish, you can leave the petals as-is or gently curl them outward with your fingers to give the flower more dimension.

8. Optional: Add a small circle of paper in the center to finish the flower design