Torn Paper Flowers: How To Make & Enjoy With Kids
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This torn paper flowers craft is an incredible project that's simple, frugal, and fun for kids of all ages.
You only need two supplies (paper and glue) so it's easy to set up and get started with enjoying creative time with your kids. Whether you're celebrating Mother's Day, looking to add a touch of seasonal fun to your homeschool lessons, or simply want a screen-free activity, these torn paper flowers will brighten up your day. Plus, this flower craft a wonderful way to help your children practice their fine motor skills while expressing their creativity!
I have some tips and ideas for helping you customize this craft plus free printable flower templates to make this activity even easier. Follow my tutorial (with pictures) and you'll soon be making colorful flowers with your children.
Related: This coffee filter sunflower craft is another way to have fun with flowers.
Fantastic Frugal Way to Enjoy Flower Fun with Kids
If you need a budget-friendly project to use with your students, this torn paper flowers craft is a terrific choice. It's perfect if you need an activity that's no-prep and mess-free. Plus, you can really tweak it to make it work any time of year!
I've been so please with how popular our torn paper snowflake, Cat in the Hat, and Easter egg crafts have been. These torn paper crafts have been big hits in our family and I love hearing about positive experiences with them in homes, classrooms and libraries.
I have a few thoughts as to why these crafts are big hits:
- Adaptable it for all ages - from toddler through teen
- Only use 2 materials
- Can be tweaked for different holidays, seasons, and events
- So easy to customize with different colors
My boys and I have enjoyed this torn flowers craft many times over the years. I had to recreate it AND share these free printable flower templates so you can try with your children.
Recommended Supplies for This Mess-Free Flower Craft
To complete this project with your students, you really only need a few supplies. If you want to have a sturdier background for your flower, you can go with cardstock (white or other pastel color).
- Construction Paper (at least four colors)
- Glue Stick
- Optional: Free printable flower templates (find at the bottom of this post) and pencil to trace
- Black marker (to draw flower shape if not using templates)
How to Make This Torn Paper Flowers Craft
If you'd like your paper flowers to look like the example, simply follow the instructions in this tutorial. Feel free to think outside the box and try different colors and materials (like tissue paper).
Prepare flower outline.
Use the free printable flower templates (learn how to get at the end of this post) to trace OR Draw a simple flower pattern on a piece of construction paper.
Prepare flower outline.
Tear small bits of construction paper about 1 cm to no more than 1 inch per piece. Tearing the paper is excellent fine motor skills practice, as well as when your kids place the paper pieces on the template.
Add glue and yellow paper pieces to center of flower.
Working in sections, apply glue directly to the center of the flower and then stick the yellow paper pieces to the glue. Then, use the color(s) of your choice to do the petals.
Add glue and green paper pieces to stem and leaves.
Apply glue to stem and leaves. Add green paper pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions About Making Torn Paper Flowers
For this craft, you can use any kind of paper you have in your craft supplies stash—construction paper, tissue paper, or even scrap paper. If you want the flowers to have a softer look, tissue paper works great. If you prefer a sturdier flower, construction paper or cardstock is a wonderful choice.
Absolutely! While the typical flower shape is round or petal-like, feel free to try different shapes and sizes. You can try creating abstract flowers or even unique ones that resemble other objects. There are different styles of flower shapes in the free printable template set to help you get started.
Yes, of course! Using recycled paper is a great eco-friendly option. You can repurpose old magazines, newspapers, or even packaging paper to create beautiful, textured petals for your flowers.
Creative Ways to Use and Share Your Paper Flowers
Brainstorm with your kids how you can display and share their crafts. Think about how you can use for spring, summer, Mother's Day, teacher gifts, DIY gifts, and more. A few ideas include:
- Turn your flower into a homemade card
- Use as a wall or window decoration
- Make several flowers and attache to string, ribbon, or yarn for a colorful banner
- Place in a picture frame
You can also make several torn paper flowers on one page for a lovely bouquet. Add extras like a vase or bow.
Older students may want to make their flowers look more realistic. Use a variety of colors and sizes for the petals. Layer the paper pieces to create depth, or experiment with blending colors for a more natural effect. You can also try using green paper for leaves and stems to add more detail.
Get Your Free Printable Flower Templates
Want to make this flower craft for kids even easier? Make sure to get your free set of printable flower templates!
This pack contains 5 pages with black-and-white flower outlines. These templates can be used for this project, coloring, or other creative activity.
Print as many of these templates as you need to use with your students at home, in the classroom, and at the library. Please share this post if you know others who like to do crafts with kids!
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