Stand-Up Flowers
30 Minutes: 4 and up: Spring
Stand-Up Flowers
An Activity for School-Age:
These lovely flowers make for great springtime gifts.
Before You Begin:
Gather the following: tissue paper circles, extra-long craft rolls, construction paper, glue sticks, pipe cleaners and a stapler.
Activity Goals:
To create a process art project celebrating springtime!
Furthermore:
These make great gifts for teachers or parents. Or, you may wish to create a classroom stand-up garden on a tabletop or window ledge.
Let's Get Started
STEP 1
Use a glue stick to adhere a sheet of construction paper to a paper towel roll.
STEP 2
Glue the pipe cleaner along the seam of the construction paper.
STEP 3
Fold each paper circle (up to 10 circles) in half, but only halfway across.
STEP 4
Arrange the circles together in the desired pattern and staple them into place.
STEP 5
Glue a pom-pom to the center of the flower.
STEP 6
Use glue, tape, hot glue or glue dots to affix the flower to the top of the craft roll.
STEP 7
Cut leaves from construction paper and glue them to the craft roll.
STEP 8
Enjoy!
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