Pipe cleaner flowers

Pipe cleaner flowers

These sweet little pipe cleaner flowers are Just adorable! Once you’re used to the process they’re super easy to make and are such a cute little project for older children to make and gift or keep and display!

Here’s what we used

  • Pipe cleaners

How to make these cute pipe cleaner flowers

Start by taking two of the same colored pipe cleaner and twisting them together to make one large stem.

Fold a small loop near the center of the pipe cleaner and then twist it secure at the point where the two pipe cleaners were joined.

Create a second loop next to the first and twist it at the same center point to secure it.

Repeat this step to create a total of 5 or 6 loops and then twist the loose end around the center of the flower to secure it.

Take the pipe cleaner that you will be using for the center of the flower and wrap it around the center of the flower going in and out of each petal as you do. Secure it in place by tucking the end in under the center piece you just wrapped.

Next take the green pipe cleaner and push it up under the back of the center pipe cleaner. Bend the top of it down over the centre to secure. Finally add a leaf by folding a small piece of pipe cleaner into a loop and then twisting in onto the stem. The flower is finished and ready to gift or display; Why not repeat this process until you have a whole bunch of flowers!

Paper daisy craft

Paper daisy craft

This super cute paper flower craft is so sweet and simple to make and is a perfect way to welcome in the spring season! Not only do these look great on display but they also make a cute art piece for children to make and gift!

Here’s what we used

  • Coloured card
  • White, green and yellow paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue

How to make our paper daisy craft

Cut out several equal sized strips of white paper. Take six strips and glue them together in a flower like shape on to your paper – remember to only glue the centre and leave the ends of the strips loose.

Take the end of each strip, bring it inwards and glue it down in the middle of the flower.

Cut out and glue on a circle to make the centre of the flower.

Repeat the previous steps to make the desired amount of daisies.

Cut out a strip of green paper to make the stem and then add some green leaves.

Next, Cut out a strip of paper a few cms longer than the bottom of the picture and on one side cut out several triangles to make some spiky grass. Fold a small tab on each side of the grass and then use the tabs to glue the grass onto the picture. Once dry your little one’s cute paper daisy craft is ready to display!

Paper flower bouquets

Paper flower bouquets

These adorable paper flower bouquets are so sweet and easy to make and are perfect as handmade gifts for children to make and give to loved ones for mothers day, valentines day, birthdays and more!

Here’s what we used

  • Coloured card / coloured paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Markers

How to make these adorable paper flower bouquets.

Take the coloured paper and cut out a square which you will use to make the bouquet. Turn the paper so that you have one corner pointing directly towards you. Take the corner from the left side and fold it in to the centre then repeat this process with the right corner to make a kite shape as above.

Cut out two equal teardrop shapes, take one of the teardrops and cut it directly in half from the point. Take the two halves and glue them onto the whole teardrop facing slightly outwards to make the tulip head. Repeat this process until you have the desired amount of flower heads.

Next cut out some thin rectangle stalks and some pointed leaves. Glue the flower heads onto the stalks and then add the leaves.

Stick the flowers down inside the bouquet.

Glue down the two sides of the bouquet and the cut out your heart shape and glue it on to the front of the bouquet. Finally finish your adorable paper flower bouquets with a cute personalised message.

8 Cute button card crafts

8 Cute button card crafts

In our craft cupboard we have this huge jar of buttons which has been overflowing for weeks. So today we made these cute cards to keep in the cupboard in order to empty the jar a little. Now we have 8 cute button card crafts to share with you! They’re so adorable and each one can be used for various different occasions. Which one is your favourite?

1) You are Grape!

8 Cute button card crafts

What we used; Card, buttons, glue and a marker.

How to make it: Take your buttons and glue them down in a triangular shape to make your bunch of grapes. Then use your marker to draw on the stalk before adding your special message.

Perfect for: Birthdays, teacher gifts, mothers day, fathers day, thank you card and valentines day.

2) Cute as a button family.

8 Cute button card crafts

What we used; Card, Buttons, marker and glue.

How to make it: Glue your buttons down on your card at the relevant heights. Then use your marker to draw on the stick people bodies and add details such as hair, clothes or ears. Why not add a cute button sun too? Just stick down a yellow button and draw on the lines with your marker!

Perfect for: mothers day, family birthdays and fathers day.

3) Cute pizza pizza card

8 Cute button card crafts

What we used; Card, Buttons, marker and glue.

How to make it: Glue a line of yellow buttons to make your pizza crust. Then add a triangle of red buttons to crust to make your pizza base. Add some small buttons to make the pizza toppings and then use your marker to write on your message.

Perfect for: Fathers day, Mothers day, Birthdays and Valentines day.

4) Super star card

8 Cute button card crafts

Here’s what we used: Card, Buttons, glue and a marker.

How to make it: Glue a large yellow button in the centre of your card. Then add five medium buttons around the large one and then a small one at the end of each. Use your marker to write your special message

Perfect for: Birthdays, thank you card, teacher gift, mothers day and fathers day.

5) Your a real Tweetheart!

Here’s what we used; Card, Buttons, googly eyes, glue and a marker.

How to make it: Draw your lines across your card. Glue a couple of buttons scattered just above each line then use your marker to draw on the legs and beaks. Add a googly eye to each bird and then write a message on the front of your card using your marker.

Perfect for: Valentines day, Birthdays and Mothers day.

6) Sweet and simple button heart

Here’s what we used; Card, red paper, buttons, glue and a marker.

How to make it: cut out a red paper heart and cover it with your buttons. Glue your heart down onto your card and use your marker to add a special message.

Perfect for: Valentines day, mothers day, fathers day and birthdays.

7) Pretty button flowers

Here’s what we used; Card, buttons, a marker and glue.

How to make it: Glue down a button to make the centre of your flower. Then glue 5-6 buttons around this central button to make the petals. To make the lavender; take five equal sized buttons, glue four into a square and then add the fifth in the centre above this square. Use your marker to draw on the stems and leaves and then to write on your special message.

Perfect for: Mothers day, birthday and Valentines day.

8) Sweet cherry card

Here’s what we used; Buttons, glue and a marker.

How to make it: Glue two red buttons a couple of cm apart. Take your marker and draw two joined cherry stalks and a leaf. Repeat this process to create a second pair of cherries and then use your marker to add a personalised message.

Perfect for: Birthdays, Valentines day, Mother’s day, Father’s day, thank you card, Teacher card and Valentines day.

Popsicle stick flowers

Popsicle stick flowers

Popsicle stick flowers

With all this cold and wet weather spring seems a million miles away but it’s never too early for some bright and colourful spring crafts! We had so much fun making these popsicle stick flowers that we ended up with enough to make our own garden. They look adorable and are great for decoration, handmade keepsakes or to stick on a card.

You will need

Popsicle stick
Pom Pom
Green card or foam
Coloured paints or felt tip pens
Scissors
Glue

First you will need to colour your popsicle sticks. Paint four in the colour that you have chosen for your petals and then paint one green to make the stem.

Glue your popsicle sticks in to a flower shape as shown above.

Take your green popsicle stick and glue it to the back of your flower head. put your flower aside to dry

Glue a large pom pom down in the centre of your flower, then cut two leaf shapes out from your foam (or card) and stick them centrally near the bottom of your stem. Your Popsicle stick flower craft is finished! How sweet do these look?

Did you like this spring craft? why not check out this pom pom painted sheep?

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