Giant Tissue Paper Flowers
These Giant Tissue Paper Flowers are a bright and cheerful craft that makes a big impression. They are perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, or a spring party. In the UK, they also make a lovely decoration for Mothering Sunday. These flowers are wonderfully oversized and colorful. Use them as party decorations, classroom displays, or heartfelt handmade gifts. They are fun to make and even more fun to show off.
This is one of those easy crafts for kids that looks impressive but uses simple supplies.
Supplies
- 8 sheets of 20 inch x 26 inch tissue paper
- Green pipe cleaners
- Wooden skewer
- Scissors
Instructions
- Stack all eight sheets of tissue paper neatly on top of each other.
- Starting on the short side, accordion fold the stack back and forth in 1 inch folds. When finished, you should have a folded strip about 1 inch wide and 20 inches long.
- Cut both ends into rounded shapes to create soft petal edges.
- Fold the entire strip in half to find the center. Twist a green pipe cleaner tightly around the middle to secure it.
- Carefully fan out the folded sections on both sides.
- Gently separate each layer of tissue paper, pulling one sheet at a time toward the center. Work slowly and carefully to avoid tearing the paper. Shape the petals as you go.
- Wrap the ends of the pipe cleaner around the tip of a wooden skewer. Continue wrapping additional green pipe cleaners down the skewer to create a flower stem.
Your giant flower is ready to display.
Fun Facts
Mother’s Day is celebrated on different dates around the world. In the United States, it is observed on the second Sunday in May. In the United Kingdom, Mothering Sunday is celebrated in March during Lent. No matter the date, handmade gifts are always treasured.
Tips for Success
- Use bright, contrasting colors of tissue paper for a bold layered look.
- If working with younger children, pre-fold the tissue paper and let them help with shaping and decorating.
- Make smaller versions by cutting the tissue paper in half before folding.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
These giant tissue paper flowers are wonderful for classroom activities.
- Create a colorful hallway display for spring or a holiday celebration.
- Use them during a lesson about Mexico and discuss traditional paper flowers used in festivals.
- Practice measuring and fractions by talking about 1 inch folds and symmetry.
- Encourage students to write a short thank you note or poem to attach to their flower for Mother’s Day.
This craft combines art, culture, and creativity in a hands-on way that kids will remember.
Supplies
8 Sheets 20" x 26" Tissue Paper
Green Pipe Cleaners
Wooden Skewer
Instructions
To start to make these Giant Tissue Paper Flowers, stack eight sheets of tissue paper neatly on top of each other.
Accordion fold back and forth in 1" folds along the short side so you have a 1" x 20" bunch when finished.
Cut the corners so you have rounded edges.
Fold tissue bunch in half and twist the pipe cleaner tightly around the middle.
Fan out the folds of tissue.
Gently separate the sheets starting at the top and pull each sheet away from the group. Be gentle or it will rip. Shape the flower as you work layer by layer.
Wrap the pipe cleaner ends around the end of a skewer. Continue with additional pipe cleaners until the entire skewer is wrapped with green pipe cleaners.
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
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