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Flower Craft Idea

August 5, 2019 By Vicky 5 Comments

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I love receiving flowers, but the only p[problem with them is that they don’t last forever. That is why these paper flowers are perfect to make for someone you love. They look pretty, last a long time, and can be created in any color combination you prefer. This Flower Craft Idea is perfect to make with older kids since they have the fine motor skills needed to cut out the flowers. I have included a free template that you can download to make your flowers look perfect!

This Flower Craft Idea is easy to make with a template that you can download for free. Colorful and pretty, these flowers are perfect for kids to create. #craft #papercrafts #flowercraft #kidscrafts


Flower Craft Idea

Supplies needed to make the flowers:

  • Colored craft paper
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • White glue
  • Flower template (download below)

How to make this craft:

DOWNLOAD THE FLOWER TEMPLATE BY CLICKING HERE.

Print out the template. Cut out the flower pieces. Select 4 or 5 different colored craft papers for the flowers. Trace the template patterns on the selected craft papers and cut them out using scissors.

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Take the spiral pattern cutout and start to roll the spiral from the outer edge.

paper flowers
Continue to roll the spiral pattern towards the center. It will look a little like a snail.

how to make paper flowers
Once the rolling reaches the center, allow the rolled spiral pattern to loosen up a little. Apply a drop of glue on the center to secure the spiral roll.

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Grab the flower pattern cutout. Create crease from the tip of a petal towards the center of the flower pattern by folding the paper. Do the same for each petal.

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Take the snowflake pattern cutout and glue it on the center of the creased flower pattern.

how to make a flower craft
Glue the rolled spiral pattern to the center of the snowflake pattern. Glue the flower pattern to the circle shaped cutout. Apply a drop of glue on the scalloped border paper cutout.

flower craft for kids

Now place the round paper on the center of the scalloped border paper cutout to create your beautiful flower craft.

easy flower craft
Now your flower is done! You can add more layers if you want, just make sure to adjust the size and pattern.

flower craft idea

Cut out a stem and leaf patterns from green colored craft papers and attach them to the flowers.

flower craft ideas

You can use these paper flowers as a decoration, on a homemade greeting card, or as art. It’s up to you!

flower craft idea

GOT A CRAFTY KID? 

The folks at Annie’s know crafting, so you know they have put together some amazing kits for your kids.

For girls:

The Creative Girls Club subscription box will get your girl’s creative juices flowing. Girls get two kits each month full of crafting fun. Best of all, the crafting can be done with minimal adult supervision. While she is creating, she will be learning valuable skills such as painting, beading, stitching, paper crafting, and much more!

For boys and girls:

These Young Woodworkers Kits have everything your little builder needs to create crafts and toys they can enjoy, while learning important woodworking skills along the way. Your child’s first three kits will include 5 kid-sized, high-quality tools they’ll use again and again. A new woodworking project is delivered every four weeks, with a new and exciting skill to master. Each project teaches a new, real world skill that kids will use for years to come.

If you liked this flower craft idea, you’ll love:

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Comments

  1. Amber Myers says

    August 5, 2019 at 12:29 pm

    What a pretty craft! I will have to show my kids. They will probably want to make some of these.

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  2. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says

    August 5, 2019 at 12:29 pm

    These paper flower crafts are so sweet! I like that they’re 3D and stick out from the page. I bet kids would be so proud to give these away!

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  3. Tiffany Montgomery says

    August 5, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    As a homeschool mom who LOVES crafts with 4 kiddo’s who love to make easy crafts I am thankful for this article! Great tips to make it super simple.

    Reply
  4. Marina says

    August 6, 2019 at 5:26 am

    These paper flowers look super nice. I’ll try to make them as soon as my friend’s kids are visiting me next week x

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  5. Rachel says

    August 6, 2019 at 8:19 am

    My daughter loves little projects like this. I can’t wait to make these with her.

    Reply

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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