Tissue Paper Fiesta Flowers: How to Make & Ideas for Using
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Looking for a budget-friendly craft to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a fiesta, or just to add some colorful creativity to your day? These tissue paper fiesta flowers are perfect for bringing a burst of color and cheer to any occasion. Plus, these cute flowers are easy to make!
Whether you’re a homeschool mom looking for a simple craft, a teacher needing a fun classroom project, or a grandparent wanting to do something creative with the little ones, this tissue paper craft checks all the boxes! It uses just a few basic supplies which makes it affordable and perfect for a rainy day or other type of craft session.
I'm sharing my tips and ideas for using, as well as step-by-step instructions (plus pictures!) so everyone can join in on the fiesta fun.
DIY Flowers to Boost Your Celebration
If you want to make your Cinco de Mayo with kids extra special, I highly recommend that you add these simple fiesta flowers to your activity list. These beautiful homemade blooms are a bunch of fun to make and delightful to look at.
A few years ago, I was putting together our Cinco de Mayo unit study for our homeschool. I was thinking of different ways that I could get my boys interested and active during our preparation. We had made balloon pinatas before and knew we wanted those on our list. I wanted to round out our party with something a bit than what we typically do.
Well, as an all-boy homeschool, flowers have never been top of the list for activities! I wasn't sure how these tissue paper fiesta flowers would go over but was excited to try them. I figured at the very least that I'd have some pretty Cinco de Mayo-themed decorations for our homeschool room.
I was thrilled (and a bit surprised to be honest) that the boys enjoyed making these flowers. In fact, they made me a headband out of the flowers! "Mom, we made you a flower crown!" It was the sweetest thing. They loved seeing me wear their creation. And I have to admit, I felt like a little fiesta queen with my very own flower crown!
Supplies Needed for Your Fiesta Flowers
If you'd like to make a tissue paper fiesta flowers headband, you'll need these supplies. Just want to make flowers? Skip the headband and attach your flowers to pipe cleaners or paper plate for a cool wreath.
- Brightly colored tissue paper
- Scissors
- Floral wire
- Plain headband (plastic or fabric-covered)
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Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Tissue Paper Fiesta Flowers
Cut the tissue paper.
Choose several vibrant colors of tissue paper. Cut the tissue paper into squares, approximately 5x5 inches.
Layer and fold.
Stack 2-3 tissue paper squares on top of each other. Make an accordion fold (about ½ inch per fold) from one end to the other. Repeat this process to create multiple folded stacks for a full, flowered look.
Attach to the base.
Take a folded tissue paper stack and wrap the center around the headband Paper plate, popsicle stick, or pipe cleaners can also be used for bases. Use floral wire to secure it tightly in place. Gently pull apart the layers of tissue paper to create a full, fluffy flower shape.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tissue Paper Fiesta Flowers
Yes! While tissue paper is the most common choice, you can also use crepe paper or coffee filters (colored with marker and sprayed with water like our easy coffee filter flowers) for a different texture or look. Just keep in mind that the effect might change slightly.
Absolutely! Younger children can help with the tissue paper scrunching and arranging. You can easily adjust the level of involvement based on age and skill level.
You bet! You can make the flowers as large or small as you'd like by adjusting the size of the tissue paper used and type of cuts. Get creative and experiment with different sizes to add variety!
Creative Ideas for Using Your Fiesta Flowers
If you'd like a slightly different look to your fiesta flowers, you can use glitter tissue paper. This options adds a nice sparkly effect to your project.
To display your tissue paper flowers, you can us in DIY bouquets, centerpieces, or party decorations. Simply attach them to floral wire, straws, pipe cleaners, or wood craft sticks (like popsicle sticks) to create stems. Also you can arrange them in a vase or on a wall for a colorful display, garland, or bulletin board.
While perfect for Cinco de Mayo and fiestas, these flowers are also fantastic for springtime, Mother’s Day, birthday parties, or any celebration that can use a pop of color and creativity!
More Ways to Enjoy Simple Cinco de Mayo Fun with Kids
Keep your Cinco de Mayo fun going with these free printable activities and ideas:
- Cinco de Mayo activities pack
- Playdough mats for Cinco de Mayo
- Cinco de Mayo tracing worksheets
- Cinco de Mayo word search
- Cinco de Mayo Color by Number Activities
⭐ Aren't these tissue paper fiesta flowers lovely? How will you be using them with your kids? Please share your ideas (and any questions you may have) in the comments area at the bottom of this post!