Flowers for Mom: Easy to make Paper Flowers with only 4 Materials

Flowers for Mom: Easy to make Paper Flowers with only 4 Materials

After a long winter with a lot of snow (Canada lived up to its reputation as the cold white snow), I am overjoyed to see my green grass and the lovely green shoots of spring flowers bursting from my garden. They are simply beautiful in a range of purples, oranges and pinks and it definitely puts me in the mood to bring in a few spring blooms.  Unfortunately, I hate to wreck the scenery in my yard but I have found an excellent way to add  a little color to your house.

It is simply to make some pretty flowers with paper.  Kids love this and what is even better is that they are so easy to make, a child of almost any age can make.  You can also do a multitude of things such as mounting them on a Popsicle stick or use them to decorate pictures or cards.  What is even better is the fact that these little flowers can be made with only a few items that can be found around the house.

How to Make The Paper Flowers for Mom :
Start of The Kids’ Crafts Instructions

Gather all the Craft Supplies That You Will Need:

• Paper (Two colors, I like to use a printed paper and then a solid but you can use any combination you would like)
• Straight Edged Cutter
• Glue (Glue Stick but you may want to use a little dab of white glue for one step)
• Button (or any other type of embellishment such as a small shell or little seeds)

1. Take the paper and the straight edged cutter (or scissors if you don’t have the latter) and cut 2- 1 inch strips from each sheet of paper.  Cut more if you plan on doing multiple flowers.  I like to use an 11 to 12 inch length for a bigger flower.
2. Now that you have the sheets, take one strip and place the side you want showing face down.
3. Fold the one edge to the middle of the strip to make a loop with the paper, repeat with the other edge.
4. Once you have determined the center of the paper and the best loop size, glue the edges down to the center of the strip so that it overlaps slightly.  You will end up with three layers of paper in the center with a loop on either side.
5. Repeat the process with the second sheet of paper in the same color. (In this instance, I used two strips of printed paper.)
6. Take one looped paper and place a dab of glue on the middle.
7. Firmly place the second looped paper onto the first to create a “t” with the two papers.
8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 with the other paper (in this case the blue paper for me).
9. Glue the two “t’s” together the same way that you did the individual papers.  Since the paper is heavier, this is when I recommend using the white glue for extra support.  You will want the papers to be diagonal to each other to give the look of a full flower.
10. Using the white glue, attach your embellishment to the flower and you are ready to use for decorations.

A great way to use this craft is either on a Mother’s Day Card or on a pipe cleaner to give with other flowers as a bouquet for Mother’s Day or any other day that you want to make mom feel special.

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Easy Origami Heart Paper Folding Origami Craft for Kids

This is an easy paperfolding craft to make with your kids before visiting a grandparent or loved-one who would surely love this *heartfelt* keepsake. It’s also easy to include in a card or letter, since it’s flat. One of the best parts about origami and paper folding projects is that all you need for this crafts project is paper and tape.  Not only will this be a fun arts and crafts activity, but it can also be given to someone that you love as a gift (such as Mom on Mother’s Day or Dad on Father’s Day).

Easy Origami Heart Paper Folding Origami Craft for Kids

Crafts Materials That You Will Need:

A regular piece of rectangular paper, like construction paper
Tape, if desired

1. Create creases by folding your paper in half one way, and then the other, and unfolding again. (There is a lot of folding and unfolding in origami. The crease is the thing, so make sure yours are sharp.)

2. Holding your paper horizontally, fold in the upper left and upper right corners so that the point meets the vertical middle crease. The points will extend just past the horizontal middle crease.

3. Now fold the bottom left and bottom right corners up so that the point meets the verticle middle crease. This should form your paper into a square shape with points facing north, south, east and west.

4. Turn your paper over, and fold the top point down to meet the bottom point. This should leave about a 1″ unfolded section at the top. You should be left with a diamond-like shape as seen above.

5. Fold in the outer left and outer right points so that they appear as small, folded-in triangles, as seen above.

6. Fold in the two top, center points to form a shape as seen above.

7. Tape down folds, if desired, and turn over – you have a lovely paper heart!

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The Origami Fox Box for the Beginner Paper Folder Child

The Origami Fox Box for the Beginner Paper Folder Child : Great for Easter Grab Gift Bags

Years ago, and I mean “years,” I had the great opportunity to try origami at school.  I actually loved it and most of the people in my class enjoyed creating various objects out of paper.  In fact, the love of paper folding quickly became a common past time in my school and we would make everything from cootie catchers to little paper balls.

One thing that I have noticed is that paper folding crafts are still a big hit with kids and my own children have brought home their own share of cootie catchers and paper balls. One of their favorite paper crafts that they have brought home is the Fox Box.  This is a very simple paper craft and is excellent for a beginner paper folder.  It doesn’t require very much skill and only uses simple folding techniques.  In addition, the Fox Box is quick to make and you can hide little treasures inside, which are perfect for grab bags. These are also great for Easter grab bags.

The Fox Box for the Beginner Paper Folder : How to Make a Fox Box with 3 pieces of paper’

Gather all the materials you need:

• Printed or Origami Paper: You will need 3 sheets of  paper that has a print on one side or a decorative origami paper
• Scissors or a straight-edge cutter
• Stickers (optional)
• Treasure or Trinket (optional)

1.    Carefully cut out 3 squares, one from each sheet of paper.  The best measurement is 6 inches by 6 inches but you can make it smaller or larger depending on the end result that you would like.  If your child is able to cut the paper by himself, then feel free to allow him to do so.

2.    Give your child one piece of paper and have him fold it in half diagonally until the top edge is in line with the bottom edge.  Your child should be left with a large triangle.  Make sure that the print is on the outside of the triangle.

3.    Fold the triangle in half to form a new, smaller triangle by bringing the corner over to the side of the other corner.  Have your child crease the paper and then fold the triangle open again to reveal the first triangle with a crease down the center.

4.    Now you are ready to create a square with the paper.  Have your child take one corner from the bottom of the triangle and fold it along the crease that runs down the center of the large triangle.  Crease the paper and then unfold it.  Flip the paper over and fold the same piece to the center fold, crease and then fold it back.  This should create a hinged crease where the paper can fold both ways without difficulty.

5.    Repeat the process with the other corner of the paper.  Your child will be left with a small square of folded paper.

6.    At the top of the large triangle, fold down one edge so there is a small white triangle showing at the top.

7.    Repeat steps 2 to 6 with the other two pieces of paper.

8.    Once you have all the paper folded, it is time for your child to start assembling his fox box.  At this point, depending on your child’s age, you may need to assist your child with the assembly. Take two of the folded papers and slide them together.  To do this, you slide the two small triangles, “ear shaped paper” between the folded paper at the top of the large triangle with the other paper.  This means that the two smaller triangles will slide under the small white triangle in the main body of the paper.

9.    With the third piece of paper, repeat the process except you will need to close the box by sliding the small triangles under the third paper.  Crease the paper whenever needed as you make the paper fit together.

10.  Finish the fox box by decorating it with stickers (optional) and place a treasure into the fox box if you desire to do so.

The first time you and your child makes a fox box, it will feel as though you are all thumbs when you assemble the box but after the first time, it becomes very easy to create the box.

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