This post was contributed by Erin of The Usual Mayhem.
A Kids Flower Craft Perfect for Spring!
Here’s a quick and easy Spring flower craft that makes beautiful blooms…
Kids Paint Chip Flower Craft
Supplies:
- paint chips in pretty colors
- pipe cleaners
- scissors
Take a paint chip…a rectangle works best. Cut it in thin “fringes” most of the way down, so that it looks like a comb when you’re done.
Now roll it up tightly, white side out. Add a pipe cleaner to the bottom and twist tightly.
Flip it over and spread out the “petals.” Now make a bunch more!
You can experiment with cutting the paint chips in different ways, too, to make different flowers.
Erin is the owner and author of The Usual Mayhem blog. She is also a daycare educator, a homeschooler, and the mother of three rambunctious children with very different personalities and challenges. She writes a weekly nature study class for SchoolhouseTeachers.com, and is a contributor at Mummyology, Pre-K and K Sharing, Serenity You, and So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler.
I love this simple flower craft from Erin. It would be fun for any Spring day or even as a simple gift for Mom or Grandma for Mother’s Day. Do you have a flower craft to share? Leave a link in the comments to show us!
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Jennifer says
Visiting from the Sunday Showcase. I’d love for you to share your family-friendly crafts and ideas at Monday Kid Corner at thejennyevolution.com. See you at the party!
Jennifer
Lisa says
Great idea! Featuring this post at Share It Saturday! Thanks for linking up ; )
Rachel Kaylynn says
I love paint chip crafts! These turned out really cute – can’t wait to give it a try.
emily says
this would be good for practicing cutting straight lines :o) Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations.com This project is being featured {right now!} at my Cute Crafts for the Weekend post…. come check it out.
http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/04/cutecrafts.html
oh and I would be THRILLED if you would put my featured button on this post or mention the feature in a text link… {hugs!} see you next week for a new party.
jamie@kreyv says
So cute! Thanks for sharing!
Jackie Higgins says
Very cool and unique craft that the kids will love but will also look great to display around the house! Thanks!
Mary Catherine of Fun-A-Day! says
I love the different flower designs that were shared! Off to pin this so I can try it later in the month. 🙂
Faigie says
Lately I’ve spent a lot of time in Loews when doing some home renovation. Each time I look at all those paint chips and I think “there’s gotta be something to do with those pieces”. This idea is only a start
Andrea @ No Doubt Learning says
A great way to use these for Spring!
Stephanie @ Twodaloo says
Love these!