Do you remember making daisy chains as a child? I do! When the spring came around I remember daisies and dandelions. They were everywhere. Some of our neighbors had terrible looking gardens and then some gardens were amazingly beautiful.
One had roses grow every spring and sadly, being young and not really realizing how much effort would have gone into growing these, the kids on the street would steal the heads of the roses to try and make perfume.
Oh, the memories. Well, today we are sharing a fun and simple springtime flower pot painting craft made by our contributor Brooke. I do hope you enjoy it.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Bloom with Color: Kids get to paint bright spring colors and patterns—like flowers, rainbows, or even polka dots!
- Perfect Gift Idea: These little pots make adorable gifts for teachers, grandparents, or neighbors.
- Personal Touches: Add names, stickers, or glitter to make every pot one-of-a-kind.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- 2 Styrofoam cups, 8 oz
- 2 Plastic Spoons
- 2 Sheets Tissue Paper, any colour
- Craft Paint, brown and green
- 2 Small Poms
- Green Glitter
- Glue
- Foam Brush
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🖌️ How To Make This Flower Craft
- Step 1: Turn the cups upside down and paint the bottoms brown and all the sides green. Sprinkle green glitter on the green paint. Let them dry. Paint each spoon handle green and let them dry.
- Step 2: Cut 5-6 ovals from each colour of tissue paper, that will be the flower petals. Make them just a bit bigger than the size of the spoon.
- Step 3: Rub glue around on the inside of the spoon and put one petal in the center of the spoon. Continue putting on each petal but turning each one so it looks like a flower. Repeat using the other spoon and petals.
- Step 4: Glue a pom in the centre of each spoon. Let these dry for about 15 minutes.
- Step 5: Cut a small slit in the bottom of each cup where you painted it brown. Make the slit only as wide as the spoon handle. Stick a spoon handle into each slit just a little way, so it looks like a flower sticking up out of the dirt.
Fun little flower craft for kids!
💡 Pro Tip: For added creativity, use different colored glitter or add stickers to personalize each flower pot. This gives each pot a unique, fun touch that reflects your style.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Choose Lightweight Cups: Use clean, dry Styrofoam cups as flower pots for easy handling. Their light weight makes them ideal for little hands, ensuring a fun experience.
- Paint with Care: Turn the cups upside down and paint the bottoms brown to represent soil, and the sides green for stems. Add green glitter for a sparkly, textured finish while the paint is wet.
- Prepare the Spoons: Paint the handles of plastic spoons green to resemble the flower stems. Let them dry completely before adding them to your flower pots for a smooth finish.
- Create Petals: Cut oval shapes from colorful tissue paper to form the flower petals. Each flower should have 5–6 petals to create a full, vibrant design.
- Assemble the Flowers: Glue the tissue paper petals around the inside of each spoon in a circular pattern. Overlap them slightly to create a natural flower shape with a beautiful look.
- Add the Center: Attach a pom-pom to the center of each flower to complete the bloom. Let everything dry for about 15 minutes to ensure a firm hold.
💭 FAQs
You'll need 2 Styrofoam cups, 2 plastic spoons, tissue paper, craft paint (brown and green), small poms, green glitter, glue, and a foam brush.
Paint the cups and spoon handles, create flower petals with tissue paper, assemble the flowers, and attach them to the cups.
Yes! You can use different colors for the petals and glitter, and add stickers or names to personalize each flower pot. This allows for creativity and personalization in the craft.
Absolutely! It's a fun and easy activity perfect for kids to make at home or in the classroom. Younger children may need some supervision for certain steps.
Spring Time Flower Pot Painting
Materials
- 2 Styrofoam cups 8 oz
- 2 Plastic Spoons
- 2 Sheets Tissue Paper any colour
- Craft Paint brown and green
- 2 Small Poms
- Green Glitter
- Glue
- Foam Brush
Instructions
- Turn the cups upside down and paint the bottoms brown and all the sides green. Sprinkle green glitter on the green paint. Let them dry.
- Paint each spoon handle green and let them dry.
- Cut 5-6 ovals from each colour of tissue paper, which will be the flower petals. Make them just a bit bigger than the size of the spoon.
- Rub glue around on the inside of the spoon and put one petal in the center of the spoon. Continue putting on each petal but turning each one so it looks like a flower. Repeat using the other spoon and petals.
- Glue a pom in the centre of each spoon. Let these dry for about 15 minutes.
- Cut a small slit in the bottom of each cup where you painted it brown. Make the slit only as wide as the spoon handle. Stick a spoon handle into each slit just a little way, so it looks like a flower sticking up out of the dirt.
- Fun little flower craft for kids!
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what a lovely idea to brighten up the home!