Let’s get crafty with a beautiful and super fun spring-inspired project that’s perfect for kids! The Red Pop Up Flower is adorable, easy, and creative, and it makes a perfect activity for Valentine’s Day or any day you’re feeling artsy.

Kids will absolutely love making these cute 3D flowers that pop right out of a sweet pot. It’s a fun way to welcome the spring season and show some love to mom, dad, or even teachers. Plus, it’s a keepsake that’ll make anyone smile.

This craft isn’t just about the end product, though. It’s about letting kids explore their creative side while developing fine motor skills. Cutting, folding, and gluing are not only fun but also educational for little hands.

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Best of all, this project is so simple that kids of all ages can join in. So grab your supplies and let’s dive into this easy-peasy craft adventure.

What You Will Need

First things first, let’s talk supplies. Crafting is always more fun when you’ve got everything ready to go! For the Red Pop Up Flower, you’ll need colorful paper, scissors, glue, and a few other easy-to-find goodies.

Most of these items you probably already have at home, which makes this activity even more budget-friendly. The best part?

You can mix and match the colors to make it as vibrant and unique as you want. Bonus points if you throw in some glitter or stickers for extra flair!

How To Make A Red Pop Up Flower

Here’s where the magic happens! Follow these simple steps, and your kids will create their own adorable 3D flower masterpiece in no time.

Red Pop Up Flower Craft

The Red Pop Up Flower is adorable, easy, and creative, and it makes a perfect activity for Valentine’s Day or any day you’re feeling artsy. Kids will absolutely love making these cute 3D flowers that pop right out of a sweet pot. It’s a fun way to welcome the spring season and show some love to mom, dad, or even teachers.

Materials

White paper or cardstock (for the base)
Red and green craft paper (or your favorite flower colors)
Brown paper (for the flowerpot)
Pipe cleaners (green works best for stems)
Scissors (child-safe ones if kids are crafting)
Glue stick
Pencil
Optional: heart-shaped stickers, markers, or alphabet tiles for decoration

Instructions

Gather Your Supplies: Start by laying everything out on your crafting table. You’ll need your papers, scissors, glue, and a pipe cleaner.
Cut Out Your Shapes: Using the red paper, cut out flower shapes with a simple tulip design. You can also make leaves from green paper and a flowerpot from the brown paper. You can see the tulip and pot templates in the first image for reference.
Prepare the Flower Pot: Fold the top of the brown flowerpot slightly to create a flap, giving it a pop-up effect. This is shown in the second image as you glue it to the base.
Glue the Flowers: Fold the red flower cutouts slightly in the center to give them a 3D look. Then, glue them onto the white cardstock at the top of the flowerpot, just like in the third image.
Add Stems and Leaves: Use the green pipe cleaners as stems and glue them under each flower. Add the green leaves on either side of the stems for that realistic pop, as shown in the fourth image.
Personalize It: Decorate the pot! You can use heart stickers, markers to draw designs, or even attach alphabet tiles to spell “MOM” or “LOVE” as seen in the fifth image.
Final Touches: For an extra surprise, write a sweet note on the base under the flowerpot flap, like “Happy Valentine’s Day!”, as shown in the last image. Voila, your Red Pop Up Flower is complete!

More Flower Crafts

If you and your little ones had a blast with this adorable flower craft, we’ve got plenty more ideas to keep the creativity flowing.

From paper hearts to spring wreaths and easy Valentine’s Day cards, the possibilities are endless.

Whether you’re planning a craft day with your kids or looking for simple projects to keep them entertained, these ideas will spark joy and creativity. Check out some of our other fun crafts below!

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