Happy Mother’s Day weekend! I know Mother’s Day is in fact only Sunday, but we definitely deserve a whole weekend. Especially this year. In fact, I think I said that last year, too.
Yes, one whole weekend is necessary to celebrate all of those Mamas out there. The ones who are keeping the world running, at least our little ones’ worlds.
Which reminds me, did you get your free Printable Mother’s Day Cards? There are five adorable exterior options and five interior options. Just pick which ones you want, print, colour, and presto! Custom Mother’s Day Card!
Today I wanted to share with you a super sweet and super easy little flower craft for toddlers. This, in fact, started out as a flower craft for my big kids, so it is one of those perfect crafts for families with lots of little ones.
We started to make some 3D paper flowers much as we made them last year. You can check out that post right here if you are interested in a big kid version of this craft.
Just before we dive into this adorable Toddler version of this flower art project, I wanted to share with you my beautiful Toddler Program, Playful Days. With one thoughtful craft or activity every day to enjoy with your toddler, perhaps it is just what you have been looking for?
I knew little Norah would of course want to be included in the crafting, so instead of just using plain construction paper to make our 3D flower crafts, I decided we would first paint the paper.
Norah’s most favourite thing in all the world is painting. Which is rather ironic, as it is one of my least favourite ways to craft. I have improved a lot with this, but that toddler painting mess is still not my cup of tea.
Once our painted paper was dry, we cut it into strips.
The boys made their 3D paper flowers, but I had a different idea for little Miss Norah.
While Sam was prepping his flower, I realized that just the plain strips crossed in the middle looked cute.
And easy.
Easy enough for a toddler! (These realizations bring me more joy than I care to admit).
Cue the excited toddler making adorable paper strip flowers …
We used glue sticks, but white glue would work great as well. Norah would lay a strip down, add some glue and then lay more strips down.
I did “help” with a couple strips to give it that flowery look. This fourth child of mine has no idea what road her older siblings paved for her. Way back 18 years ago I actually used to go over Madeline’s paintings with my own paintbrush to get any parts she missed. Can you imagine? No wonder that sweet girl of mine is totally Type A. Sorry love.
Anyways, once little Norah had used up all her paper strips to create her adorable flower we added a yellow circle and a stem.
I think it turned out so cute! Perfect for Mother’s Day, don’t you think?
I am sending you the biggest and warmest hug this weekend, my sweet friend. Thank you for all that you do for your little ones. You are making a world of difference.
xo
Sarah
P.S. Don’t forget to grab your FREE Printable Mother’s Day Cards!
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Now this is cute! I was looking for a craft to do with my 3 year olds this May (prek)since I had jumped the gun and already did cupcake liner flowers when we studied about spring. This craft of yours is perfect! Thank you ♥
If you share at blog hops, I host 2 of them and we need to get some more kid-friendly content. Lots of home decor is showing up but I want to get the young moms and teachers stopping by. Please come and share?
Happiness is Homemade starts at 7:30 pm ET on my blog every Sunday
Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop has an early start — Tuesdays 7pm ET.
Hope you can stop by!
Hi Sinea, Thank you! SO happy this idea is a good one for you. I would love to check out your blog hop – it has been more than 5 years since I have participated, so please remind me of the details!