Simple Patty Pan Flowers
In Australia, cupcake and muffin cases are known as patty pans. These Simple Patty Pan Flowers make a perfect project for very young children. You’ll find lots more flower crafts for all ages and skills under Flower Crafts.
Supplies
Patty pans (cupcake or muffin cases)
Cotton wool balls
Pipecleaners
Scissors
Glue
Sticky tape
Polystyrene (or a potato)
Instructions
Using child-friendly scissors, chop into the edges of the patty pan.
Tape a pipe cleaner to the back.
Glue a cotton ball to the centre.
And there you have it! If you want you can stab the pipecleaner stems into a piece of polystyrene to make a flower bed. If you don't have any, a potato will work just as effectively!
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Contributor
Each issue of Kids Craft Weekly outlines a selection of activities for young kids. The ideas in are intended to be cheap, educational and fun and can be used as suggested, or simply as a starting point from which you can develop your own plan of attack.