Today we have a kids Summer paper flower craft for you to try out. I really love how paper crafts can be simple but really effective. Colorful flowers are the best and really brighten up our home in Summer. Enjoy!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Brightens Up Any Room: These colorful paper flowers bring a cheerful touch to your space, perfect for the summer season.
- Perfect for Decorations: These paper flowers make awesome decorations for a summer party, garden theme, or as a fun DIY gift.
- No Mess, Just Fun: It’s a clean and simple craft that can be done indoors or outdoors, with no fuss or complicated materials.
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How To Make Summer Paper Flower
- Step 1: You can prepare the patterns without the template if you’re a cutting expert! In case of using the template, simply print and cut out the patterns from the template; trace the template patterns on the selected coloured craft papers, and cut them out nicely.
- Step 2: Take any 2 of the long strips and place one on a flat surface vertically. Take the 2nd strip and glue it horizontally with the first strip.
- Step 3: Now take the rest of the long strips (3rd and 4th); glue them with the crossed strips diagonally.
- Step 4: Apply a small amount of glue on any one of the strips, on its open end. Bring the glued part towards the center of the criss-crossed strips and press the glued part with the center.
- Step 5: Similarly glue the next strip with the center and keep repeating the process for each strip.
- Step 6: Continue gluing the open ends of the strips with the center until covering all 8 open ends.
- Step 7: Now take the small paper strips and prepare the same pattern as created in step 6. Take the spiral pattern and roll its outer end towards the center. Glue the rolled pattern with the center to secure the roll.
- Step 8: Attach the small floral pattern on the top of the large floral pattern by applying glue on the center parts.
- Step 9: Now glue the rolled pattern on the center of the small floral pattern.
- Step 10: Glue the leaf pattern on the stem and then attach the flower on the top side of the stem. Allow the glue to dry.
💡 Pro Tip: Add subtle details, like gentle creases on petals or slight bends at the tips, to simulate the texture and movement found in real flowers, elevating the craft's authenticity.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Petal Uniformity: Ensure each paper strip used for petals is cut to the same length and width; consistent sizing contributes to a balanced and symmetrical flower appearance.
- Layering Sequence: Assemble the flower by attaching the larger petals first, followed by smaller ones on top; this layering technique adds depth and dimension to the craft.
- Center Spiral: Create a tight spiral for the flower's center by rolling a thin strip of paper; secure it firmly to maintain its shape and provide a focal point.
- Stem Stability: Use a sturdy material, such as a wooden stick or thick paper roll, for the stem; this ensures the flower stands upright and is durable for handling.
- Leaf Placement: Attach leaves at varying heights along the stem to mimic natural growth patterns, enhancing the realism of the paper flower.
- Color Coordination: Choose complementary colors for petals, center, and leaves to create a visually appealing and harmonious flower design.
💭 FAQs
Focusing on precise color placement requires careful observation. It encourages meticulousness and improves concentration during the crafting process.
Yes, creating consistent color patterns in petals aids in recognizing repeating sequences. It supports cognitive development in identifying visual patterns.
Absolutely, remembering the order of colors while assembling the flower boosts visual recall. This practice strengthens memory through engaging activity.
Yes, arranging paper strips in a specific order helps children understand color patterns. It enhances their ability to recognize and replicate sequences.
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Download your Summer Flower Template here!
Kids Summer Paper Flower Craft
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Coloured Craft Papers
- Craft Glue
Instructions
- You can prepare the patterns without the template if you’re a cutting expert! In case of using the template, simply print and cut out the patterns from the template; trace the template patterns on the selected coloured craft papers, and cut them out nicely.
- Take any 2 of the long strips and place one on a flat surface vertically. Take the 2nd strip and glue it horizontally with the first strip.
- Now take the rest of the long strips (3rd and 4th); glue them with the crossed strips diagonally.
- Apply a small amount of glue on any one of the strips, on its open end. Bring the glued part towards the center of the criss-crossed strips and press the glued part with the center.
- Similarly, glue the next strip with the center and keep repeating the process for each strip.
- Continue gluing the open ends of the strips with the center until covering all 8 open ends.
- Now take the small paper strips and prepare the same pattern as created in step 6. Take the spiral pattern and roll its outer end towards the center. Glue the rolled pattern with the center to secure the roll.
- Attach the small floral pattern on the top of the large floral pattern by applying glue on the center parts.
- Now glue the rolled pattern on the center of the small floral pattern.
- Glue the leaf pattern on the stem and then attach the flower on the top side of the stem. Allow the glue to dry.
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Thwy looks so pre. thanka for a
They look so pretty. thanks for showing them.
hope you enjoy making these.
I love these and want to make them with my Kindergarten class! I would love the template to make sure I get the sizes of strips correct, but the link seems to be broken, can you help with that please?
The template link has been fixed and I hope you have lots of fun with the little ones making this flower craft.