Cinco De Mayo Hair Clip
Add a bright pop of color to your celebration with this fun Cinco De Mayo Hair Clip craft. This easy craft for kids turns simple paper circles into a cheerful flower accessory that is perfect for parties, classroom activities, or festive family fun. Make one in bold traditional colors or mix and match your favorite shades for a custom look.
Supplies
- Cardstock in bright colors
- Ultra Thin Glue Dots
- Mini Glue Dots
- 1-inch Glue Lines
- Circle punches or circular objects to trace
- Button
- Needle
- Thread
- Hair clip
- Scissors
Instructions
- Cut or punch 5 large circles that are about 3.25 inches wide.
- Cut or punch 4 small circles that are about 2 inches wide.
- Take 4 of the large circles and fold each one in half, then fold it in half again to make a wedge shape.
- Place Ultra Thin Glue Dots inside each folded large circle so they stay closed.
- Attach Mini Glue Dots to the back of each folded large circle. Press them onto the remaining large circle to form the first layer of flower petals.
- Fold the 4 small circles the same way.
- Use Mini Glue Dots to attach the folded small circles on top of the large petals to create a second layer.
- Sew the button into the center of the flower with needle and thread. Add a small glue dot behind it if needed to help hold it in place.
- Attach the hair clip to the back of the flower with a 1-inch Glue Line.
- Let everything press firmly into place before wearing.
Tips
- Use bright reds, greens, pinks, yellows, and oranges for a festive look.
- If you do not have circle punches, trace around cups, lids, or jars.
- Adult help may be needed when sewing on the button.
- These paper flowers can also be attached to headbands, gift bags, or party decorations.
Fun Facts
- Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
- Colorful paper flowers are often used in festive decorations for parties and cultural celebrations.
- Handmade accessories are a fun way for kids to explore color, shape, and design.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
This project does not require a printable template. Gather your supplies, choose your favorite cardstock colors, and start creating your flower hair clip.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Turn this craft into a simple cultural art activity by inviting children to create flower clips in repeating color patterns. Talk about how handmade decorations are often used during holidays and special events. Older children can practice measuring circles, following multi-step directions, and describing their finished design with a short writing prompt.
Supplies
Ultra Thin Glue Dots
Mini Glue Dots
1" Glue Lines
Cardstock
Circle punches (or circular objects to trace)
Button
Needle
Thread
Hair clip
Instructions
Make or punch 5 large (3.25" diameter) and 4 small (2" diameter) circles from cardstock.Fold four of the large circles in half, twice.
Add Ultra Thin Glue Dots to the inside of each circle to keep them folded.
Adhere Mini Glue Dots to the back of each folded circle and adhere to the large circle that is not folded.
Repeat the folding process with the four small circles and use Mini Glue Dots to adhere them to the large folded circles.
Attach the button to the center of the paper flower using a needle and thread and a Micro Glue Dot to secure it in place.
Add the hair clip to the back of the flower using 1" Glue Lines.
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