DIY Paper Flower Bouquet | Perfect Mother’s Day Craft
What mom doesn’t love flowers for Mother’s Day, right? But being the crafty sort that I am, I couldn’t just BUY flowers. I thought I could make beautiful flowers at home. And well…for free. This DIY Paper Flower Bouquet is the perfect Mother’s Day craft idea so your little ones can bring the perfect bouquet of flowers for mom.
Just a few supplies and a little creativity, this easy idea is definitely a great last minute spring craft or Mother’s Day craft! And who would believe these were made of good ole paper bags?
I don’t know why, but I love the all-natural look of the paper flowers. No dyes, no crafting magic, just simple beauty. I think you and your kids will love this craft too.
What You Will Need
- Paper Grocery Bags – I used 3
- Circle Stencil (think top of a big jar, etc.). My circle was 6 1/4 inches in diameter
- Hot Glue (careful around the littles!)
- Scissors
- OPTIONAL – Chopsticks or Ribbon
Not much in the way of supplies, right? That makes this craft even more awesome! Ok, so here’s how we are going to construct this bouquet and go from drab paper bags
to this.
And even this. But more on this part later.
Directions:
1. Using your circle stencil, cut out a whole bunch of circles. I was able to grab about 14 to 16 per bag using all sides and the bottom. I would have snapped a picture, but I figured you knew what a bunch of cut out paper bag circles looked like.
2. Crinkle the circles. You kids will love this part.
3. Open the circle and fold, almost in half like this. Turn it over.
4. Now fold in cone shaped thirds. Roll a third of the flower, then wrap the other third around the outside. Hold the flower in your hand.
5. Go ahead and fluff/shape the flower to your desired look. The paper bag is perfect for holding shape.
6. Get out the hot glue gun and dab a small part of the cone to get the flower to stay together.
7. Now glue all of the cones together, forming a sphere shape. Don’t try and think about it too hard. Just work your flowers to create a pretty bouquet.
8. Once your sphere is set, you can use chopsticks (yes, the ones you get with take-out) as a stem to hold up your bouquet. Place in a pretty vase for mom. She’d love that.
OPTIONAL Hanging Idea
Not a bouquet kind of person? Well this beautiful hanging topiary version is just as sweet! Just thread some beautiful ribbon through the center (I used some of those chopsticks to jam the ribbon in there). Tie the looped end into a knot (or glue). Then use the ribbon at the top to make a sweet bow. VOILA! Ready for hanging!
Ok, I’m kind of in love with this DIY paper flower bouquet. Wouldn’t your heart do a big “AWWWWW” when you receive one from your child too this Mother’s Day?
Perfect upcycle idea for those paper bags and beautiful results, I couldn’t be happier with my pretty flowers 🙂 And when a cutie like this hands them to you…heart melts.
Need some more DIY Mother’s Day ideas? Try this DIY Tea Stained Picture Frame with your kids!
How would you display your paper flower bouquet?
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Robin Masshole mommy says
What a cute idea. I absolutely love how it came out.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Who knew that plain brown paper could look so wonderful! I absolutely love this!
Jeanine says
Wow. This is beautiful. This is super cute I could see doing a few of these in different colors and hanging in my girls room when we move. This will be so adorable.
Pam says
What a cute idea! I love that it can be hanging or in a vase, too. How versatile.
Jaime says
This is so pretty! My mom and grandma live close by and I bet we could pull this off for them this week.
Stefany says
This is adorable. My kids would have a blast making it too. Thanks so much!
Catherne S says
This is such a creative and cute idea. I would love to get this for Mother’s Day.
Debra says
Such a clever craft! I would hang one in my entryway, I’m sure it would be a conversation piece!
Christi says
How cool! This is really beautiful, and it looks fairly easy, too – a perfect craft!
Theresa says
That’s so cute and crafty! These would be cute in white for summer weddings too!
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
What a cute idea! I love using products you’d have on hand!
Crystal says
I love the look of those DIY flowers as a pomander. So pretty!
Penelope says
My little ones are great helpers. They would love to make something special for their grandmother.
Rosey says
It did turn out cute, and it looks easy enough to do! The kids would have a blast making these for grandma.
Anne Parris says
That’s such a pretty bouquet. It looks like something that my youngest would love to make!
Ann Bacciaglia says
This is such a great idea. I love the hanging ball one. I will have to try making some this weekend.
valerie g says
that is such an awesome idea! i will have to try this.
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
I love the paper flower bouquet. I would love to make this with my kids on Mother’s Day.
Amanda says
So cute! What a sweet and perfect gift for Mother’s Day!
Cinny says
What an adorable idea. Nice and easy craft that the kids can help out with!