Spring is in the air and what better way to embrace this season of blooms than with a fun flower craft that’s perfect for kids of all ages? Whether you’re looking for a sweet Mother’s Day surprise or just a fun way to engage in spring crafts, this beautiful flower craft with a free printable template is just the project you need!

3d spring paper flowers craft with printable template perfect for mothers day

This craft not only promises an engaging experience for the little hands but also serves as a wonderful opportunity to explore the vibrant symphony of spring colors.

As they layer petals and affix them to their paper stems, children can also learn about the parts of a flower and even practice their fine motor skills. It’s a great way to combine art, education, and the joy of the season into one memorable activity.

First off, let’s gather our simple supplies. You’ll just need a few things for this fun project, and don’t forget to download the pdf file for the free template at the bottom of the post.

Construction paper (We used 2 shades of pink for that pop of color)
A paper straw to serve as the flower stem
Glue or a glue stick for easy adhesion
Double-sided tape for secure attachment
Scissors for cutting out your beautiful petals

supplies for flower craft with printable template

Now, let’s get started on this easy flower craft that’s a great way to develop fine motor skills in younger kids and is just as enjoyable for older children.

Mother's Day Paper Flower Craft

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

This charming flower craft invites children to create a colorful bouquet using simple materials. It's perfect for a Mother's day craft, or for the spring season

Materials

Construction paper in 2 shades per flower
Paper straw
Glue
Double sided tape
Scissors

Tools

free printable flower template
printer

Instructions

Begin by printing and cutting out the provided template. This will be your guide to creating the perfect shape for your flower petals.
Lay it on the construction paper and trace around it. Then, cut out your colorful flowers along the lines you've traced. For each flower craft you'll need to use the template twice, on two colors of construction paper
With your petals cut out, it's time to assemble them. Attach them together with a bit of glue or double-sided tape, ensuring there's a little window of space between each one to give that lovely 3D effect. Fix each petal like this.
Gently fold the petals one by one to bring your paper flowers to life, giving them that natural curve.
Snip out a small circle from your construction paper - this will be the flower center. Affix it right in the heart of your petals.
Now for the flower stems: attach the paper straw at the back. This gives your delightful creation the perfect finishing touch.
Add a couple of green construction paper leaves to the straw if you wish
Voila! You've just crafted a gorgeous paper flower that's perfect for any occasion.

This free flower template is wonderful for personal use at home or even for classroom use. It’s a great activity for a fun craft session and can be used to complement lesson plans, especially for young kids or even for kindergarten math crafts, as counting petals can be a playful educational spring theme idea.

The best part? You can make an entire bouquet of these easy paper flowers! Choose different colors and create a variety of flower-themed crafts.

They can be displayed in a flower pot or turned into a flower bouquet for Mother’s Day flower craft or any other spring occasion.

This printable flower craft is also an excellent option for those looking for printable Mother’s Day crafts or simple flower crafts. And for teachers, the craft project aligns perfectly with educational spring theme ideas and can be a great project to incorporate into your spring lesson plans.

Download Flower Template PDF

Click below to download this flower craft printable template in pdf format.

Terms of use: These printable templates are free for personal use, or classroom use / educational use only / non-commercial use.

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Happy crafting, everyone!

3d paper flowers craft with printable template

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